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Jamestown City Council meets tonight

June 6, 2023 Derek Aaron

The Jamestown City Council is meeting tonight in a special-called session to discuss the city’s budget. The council meets at 5 p.m. at City Hall. City leaders are scheduled to discuss the current year’s amended […]

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Duo Broadband, SKRECC holding annual events

June 6, 2023 Derek Aaron

A couple of local cooperatives are holding annual events this week. Duo Broadband’s annual meeting is tonight at 7 p.m. at the Russell County High School Gym with registration beginning at 6 p.m. Duo Broadband […]

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Jimmy Clay Coffey, age 82, of Russell Springs

June 5, 2023 Sean Hammond

Jimmy Clay Coffey, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Friday, June 2, 2023, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. He was 82 years of age. Born at home on August 3, 1940, in […]

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Wayne Hopper, age 65, of Tennessee

June 5, 2023 Sean Hammond

Wayne Hopper, of Lebanon, Tennessee, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Alive Hospice Facility, in Nashville.  He was 65 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Reese Hopper; his daughter, Clancey […]

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Jeffery Daniel, 67, of Russell Springs

June 5, 2023 Sean Hammond

Jeffery Daniel, age 67, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, June 03 2023 at T.J. Sampson Hospital in Glasgow. He was born on Monday, September 05 1955, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the son […]

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Results from Saturday’s Russell County Fair events

June 5, 2023 Zac Oakes

Saturday was full of events at the Russell County Jaycees Fair. In the demolition derby Saturday night, Matthew Owens won the kids class, Austin McQueary won the big car, and Issac Grimsley won the small […]

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Road rage incident in Eli leads to Russell County man’s arrest

June 5, 2023 Zac Oakes

A reported road rage incident in the Eli community resulted in a Russell County man being arrested over the weekend. According to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston, 45-year-old Adam Frank was arrested Saturday night and […]

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Russell County Fair continues today after successful weekend

June 5, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fair is in full swing tonight after a successful opening weekend. Today’s events at the fair include a dairy show beginning at 10 a.m. and then tonight, paradise amusements will open the […]

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Summer learning at RCPL in full swing this week

June 5, 2023 Zac Oakes

After kicking off summer learning Friday night with a capacity crowd for Dinosaur Adventures, summer learning at the Russell County Public Library is in full swing this week. This week, the library has activities planned […]

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Jamestown City Council to hold special-called meeting tomorrow

June 5, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold a special-called meeting tomorrow to discuss the city’s budget. The council will meet at 5 p.m. at City Hall. The council will discuss the current year’s amended budget as […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 7-24

    In this episode of Community Conversation, Jeff Hoover welcomes Russell County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Megan Gullett to discuss the many programs and services offered through the Russell County Extension Office. Megan shares updates on a busy summer that included 4-H Camp, county fair activities, and canning classes, while highlighting upcoming opportunities for the community.The conversation covers Extension Homemakers clubs, volunteer efforts, the local book club, food preservation classes, pressure canner testing, and upcoming cooking demonstrations featuring healthy recipes and easy family meals. Megan also explains how residents can get involved in Extension programs and stay connected through the Russell County Extension Office.

  • Community Conversation 7-22

    Jeff Hoover welcomes members of the Adair County 16U All-Star Girls Softball Team and assistant coach Grace Loy. The team recently captured the Kentucky Senior League Softball State Championship and was competing in the Super Regional Tournament in Lawrenceburg.Coach Loy and players from both Russell County and Adair County discuss their championship run, the chemistry between the combined team, their journey through the tournament, and their hopes of advancing to the national championship. Hear from the young athletes about their love for the game, teamwork, and representing their communities on the softball field. 

  • Community Conversation 7-21

    In this episode of Community Conversation, Jeff Hoover talks with Dr. Samantha Gaddie, founding director of Campbellsville University's new agriculture program. Dr. Gaddie discusses the launch of the university's new agriculture degree, the hands-on learning opportunities available to students, the importance of supporting Kentucky's agricultural industry, and her vision for preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders. Learn how this new program will partner with local farmers and provide students with practical experience while staying close to home in South Central Kentucky.

  • Community Conversation 7-15

    Jeff Hoover talks with Joyce Holt and Mike Berry about the 7th Annual Relay for Life Benefit Ride benefiting the American Cancer Society, including this year's new Biker Bingo fundraiser and ride details. He is also joined by Scott Jones and Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs to discuss an upcoming wood bat baseball tournament and the city's first-ever free Back to School Bash at Russell Springs City Park.

  • Community Conversation 7-14

    Lake Cumberland Tourism Director Danielle Wilson joins Community Conversation to discuss the tremendous success of the recent High School Fishing World Finals, the economic impact on local businesses, and the possibility of bringing the event back in the future. Wilson also highlights upcoming events including the 127 Yard Sale, the Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival, Food Truck Friday, and the growing summer tourism season across Russell County and Lake Cumberland.

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