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Month: May 2023

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Russell County among 30 in KY that could benefit from Americorps grant

May 24, 2023 Zac Oakes
Yesterday, Governor Andy Beshear’s office announced $14.7 million in Americorps grants for various projects around the state. Among those is more than $723,000 for the Family Resource and Youth Service Centers Corps. The grant helps […]
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Russell Spring City Council approves equipment purchase

May 24, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council approved the purchase of some new equipment during a special-called meeting yesterday morning. The council approved the purchase of a Skid-Steer and a mini track hoe for a combined estimated […]
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Tennessee woman airlifted following parkway wreck

May 24, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Tennessee woman was airlifted following a single-vehicle collision on the Cumberland Parkway over the weekend. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred just after 7 p.m. Saturday. The report states 48-year-old […]
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Community blood drive is tomorrow

May 24, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Community Blood Drive is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, May 25th. The blood drive will take place from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. tomorrow at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. Donors will […]
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Tourism board meeting today canceled

May 24, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission’s special-called meeting for today has been canceled due to the lack of a quorum of board members. The board’s next meeting will be its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, June […]
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Obituaries

Karen Raye Sullivan Mullins, age 60, of Eubank

May 23, 2023 Zac Oakes
Karen Raye Sullivan Mullins, 60, of Eubank, passed away Sunday, May 21st, at her home. Karen was born in Columbia, KY on September 17, 1962, a daughter of Mary Bernard and the late Phillip  Sullivan. […]
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Gosser, Shearer power Lakers to region tournament win

May 23, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lakers won a nail-biter in the opening round of the 4th Region Tournament against the Warren East Raiders last night at Laker Field by a score of 8-7. In the rematch from […]
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Shepard taking over as interim police chief in Russell Springs

May 23, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Police Department has a new interim chief. Bryan Shepard, who has served as the Assistant Police Chief for the city’s police department, has taken over as the interim chief with the upcoming […]
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‘Kevin’s Kids’ funding dispersed to schools

May 23, 2023 Derek Aaron
Gaither musician and Russell County native Kevin Williams was in town on Monday to present checks to each school’s family resource and youth service centers. The money comes from the more than $89,000 raised during […]
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McFall to play for region tennis championship today

May 23, 2023 Zac Oakes
Russell County Senior tennis player Lucas McFall will compete for a region championship today. McFall will be in competition today at 4:30 p.m. at Greenwood High School.  
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Lakers vs Taylor County

    Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.

  • Community Conversation 9-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.

  • Community Conversation 9-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.

  • 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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