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Month: May 2023

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RCHS, RCMS Softball teams in action tonight

May 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School and Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Softball teams are in action tonight. The High School Lady Lakers will be on the road for a district matchup with Metcalfe County. […]
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KSP announces traffic safety checkpoints

May 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Russell County. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15’s highway safety efforts. Troopers […]
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Two rising RCHS seniors selected for annual Governor’s Scholar Program

May 2, 2023 Derek Aaron
Russell County High School has announced seniors-to-be Lincoln Helm and Chance Betts-Jimenez as Kentucky Governor’s Scholar Program recipients for 2023. Both Helm and Betts-Jimenez will participate in the summer residential program for outstanding Kentucky high […]
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Online absentee portal for May primary closes tonight

May 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
The online portal for registered Kentucky voters to request a mail-in absentee ballot closes tonight. By state law, the online portal must close 14 days before Election Day. The portal will close at 10:59 p.m. […]
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RCMS Baseball defeats Casey County

May 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Laker Baseball team defeated Casey County by a score of 7-5 last night. Jace Skaggs drove in a pair of runs, while Tyson Stille and Brody Terry each drove in […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on drug, other charges over the weekend

May 2, 2023 Derek Aaron
A Russell Springs man was arrested over the weekend on drug and other charges, according to jail records. Michael Daniels, age 45, was taken into custody by Deputy Dustin Bunch with the Russell County Sheriff’s […]
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RCMS Lady Laker Soccer defeats Casey County

May 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer B team defeated Casey County 6-0 last night. Misha Gregory led the Lady Lakers with 3 goals and 3 saves. Ferrah Polston, Yasmin Gomez, and Mykaela Bevans […]
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Spring forest fire season is over; officials say to still be cautious while burning

May 2, 2023 Derek Aaron
With the calendar turning to May, spring forest fire season in Kentucky has officially come to an end, but state forestry officials are still urging citizens to utilize caution when burning outside. The Division of […]
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Obituaries

Emily Guffey, age 85, of Russell Springs

May 1, 2023 Sean Hammond
Emily Guffey, age 85, of Russell Springs, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Russell County Hospital. She was born in Jamestown, Kentucky on December 11, 1937, the daughter of the late William Stanley and Rittie […]
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Eva Rae Gaskin Russell, age 86, of Russell Springs

May 1, 2023 Sean Hammond
Eva Rae Gaskin Russell, age 86, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at her Russell Drive home, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Russell was born on January 18, 1937, in […]
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  • Community Conversation 9-21

    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

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  • Community Conversation 9-16

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Jaycee Leonard Coppage about the ninth annual Convoy for Kids, coming up October 17th at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss the new truck show, classic cars and tractors, the convoy route, and how the event raises money for Toys for Tots.

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