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Several local students named to President’s List at WKU for Spring Semester

June 5, 2023 Derek Aaron
Several local students have been named to the Spring 2022 President’s List at Western Kentucky University. Those students are: Emily Antle Abby Loy Addison Loy Samuel Leveridge Sarah Loy Alexis Smith Katelynn Luttrell Jess Christian […]
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Limited parking expected at LC Resource Management Office for solar power installation

June 5, 2023 Derek Aaron
Parking will be limited at the Lake Cumberland Resource Management Office and Visitor Center in nearby Somerset during brief periods this month and in July while contractors install solar power at that location. The Corps […]
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School board approves purchase of new bus with help of grant

June 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education approved the purchase of a new school bus with the help of a clean diesel grant that will help offset some of the cost. Here’s Superintendent Michael Ford speaking […]
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Dunnville man arrested on multiple charges

June 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
A Dunnville man was arrested on multiple charges by Kentucky State Police yesterday. According to jail records, 39-year-old Travis Crew was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled […]
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Jaycees fair begins tonight

June 2, 2023 Derek Aaron
The 127th edition of the Russell County Jaycees Fair begins tonight at Veterans Fairgrounds in Russell Springs. Fair festivities kick off this evening with both the beef and horse shows. Saturday sees the baby show, […]
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Catch a Rainbow Fishing Derby is Saturday

June 2, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Catch a Rainbow Fishing Derby at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery is Saturday. The popular children’s fishing derby celebrates its 35th edition this year. The derby made its return one year ago after being […]
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Crusade for Children donation collections start today

June 2, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department will begin collecting donations for the WHAS Crusade for Children today. Volunteers will be set up today through Sunday at the intersection of Highway 127 and Highway 80 in […]
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State police to conduct periodic traffic safety checkpoints

June 2, 2023 Derek Aaron
With a new month underway, Kentucky State Police Post 15 has announced troopers will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Russell, Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, […]
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Restaurant and Retail Inspections Report

June 2, 2023 Derek Aaron
The following is the latest retail and restaurant inspections report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. Kris Food Mart: Food 100%, Retail 100% The Springs Diner: Food 100% Russell County Middle School: Food 99%, […]
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Local students named to WKU Dean’s List for Spring 2023 Semester

June 2, 2023 Derek Aaron
Several local students have been named to the Dean’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Spring 2023 Semester. Those students are: Kara Fisher Tarryn Reynolds Holly McClure Olivia West Leo Haydon Mackenzie Cundiff Students […]
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