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City of Russell Springs facing substantial insurance cost increase

June 14, 2023 Zac Oakes
The City of Russell Springs had a good year financially, with each department coming in under budget, according to Mayor Eddie Thomas. As the city looks ahead to next year’s budget, it will do so […]
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Louisiana search crew coming to look for missing Wayne County man

June 14, 2023 Zac Oakes
A well-known search crew from Louisiana is coming to Kentucky to assist in the search for a man from Wayne County who has been missing for nearly a year. Cajun Search and Rescue, which has […]
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Three local students named to CU Dean’s List

June 14, 2023 Zac Oakes
Three local students have been named to the Dean’s List at Campbellsville University. Local students include Bethany Miller and Reagan Roberts of Russell Springs, and Victoria Young of Jamestown. Students named to the Dean’s List […]
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Marcum makes appointments to local boards

June 13, 2023 Zac Oakes
At last night’s meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court, Judge Executive Randy Marcum made appointments to several local boards. Marcum reappointed David Dyson to the tourism board and appointed Eric West to a seat […]
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43 percent of Russell County residents considered sleep-deprived, study says

June 13, 2023 Zac Oakes
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 43 percent of Russell County residents are sleep-deprived. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society recommend that adults sleep […]
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Russell Springs council approves purchase of new fire equipment

June 13, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department is set to receive some new equipment after the city council unanimously approved a resolution at last week’s meeting to make some needed upgrades. Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke to […]
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Russell County among 18 selected for state agriculture funding

June 13, 2023 Zac Oakes
Russell County was among 18 projects selected for state funds through the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation. Russell County will receive $100,000 through the Agricultural Processing Loan Program, which is designed to provide loan opportunities to […]
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Five local students named to CU President’s List

June 13, 2023 Zac Oakes
Four local students were named to the President’s List for the Spring 2023 semester at Campbellsville University. Local students who received this honor were Hayley Padilla, Kate Proctor and Zoie Little of Jamestown, and Makenna […]
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Pulaski County man sentenced to 45 years for 2021 murder

June 13, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Pulaski County man was sentenced to 45 years in prison in connection with a 2021 murder. According to Commonwealth’s Attorney David Dalton, 35-year-old Jesse R. Roberts of Eubank was sentenced late last week in […]
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Bobbie Jean Burks, age 79, of Russell Springs

June 12, 2023 Sean Hammond
Bobbie Jean Burks, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Liberty Care Center, in Liberty. She was 79 years of age. Born in the Bryan Community, of Russell County, on March […]
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    Sean Hammond talks with Mike Berry of the Caretakers Riding Club about their upcoming Toys for Tots benefit ride, the club’s commitment to helping local families, and the many ways they give back to Russell and Adair counties.

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    Sean Hammond talks with members of the 606 Jeep Association and Russell Springs about the upcoming Jeeps & Jokers Poker Run. They discuss the five-stop poker run, Jeep Show & Shine, kids’ Power Wheels obstacle course, food trucks, vendors, prizes, and how the event supports Russell County Jaycees Toys for Tots. Whether you own a Jeep or just want to enjoy a fun day with the community, everyone is invited!

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