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Russell Springs Police warn of counterfeit money circulating

January 25, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Police Department is warning individuals and businesses of counterfeit money circulating in the area. The counterfeit bills are in denominations of $100 and $20 bills. Local businesses are asked to be extra […]
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RCMS Academic Team sending several to region

January 25, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Middle School Academic team recently competed in Governor’s Cup District competition and several students will now be moving on to regional competition. The following students will compete at region on February 4th: […]
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New grant program allowing RCHS students to jumpstart their careers

January 24, 2023 Derek Aaron
A new grant program at Russell County High School is helping students get a jumpstart on their careers. Here’s Superintendent Michael Ford explaining more about the program…
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Russell County on the road at Cumberland County tonight

January 24, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers are on the road tonight for a district doubleheader at Cumberland County. The Lady Lakers will take the court at 6 p.m. for the first matchup. The Lady […]
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RCMS 8th graders to play in conference semifinals tonight

January 24, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School 8th Grade Laker Basketball team will play in the conference tournament semifinals tonight at Campbellsville Middle School. The Lakers will take on the Eagles at 6 p.m. CT. The winner […]
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Laker Swim team picks up victories at Adair

January 24, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Swimmers traveled to Adair County on January 19th for their last away meet of the regular season.  Both the boys and girl  teams left Adair with victories. The Lady Lakers were […]
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Legislators to be at library one week from today

January 24, 2023 Derek Aaron
One week from today, Rep. Josh Branscum of Russell Springs and Sen. Rick Girdler of Somerset, who represent Russell County in Frankfort, will hold a legislative update at the Russell County Public Library in Jamestown. […]
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Second person passes away after sign falls on top of car

January 24, 2023 Zac Oakes
A second person has passed away from injuries sustained in an incident in which a Denny’s restaurant sign fell on a car in Elizabethtown. Lloyd Curtis of Columbia passed away Monday morning at the hospital […]
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Hospital board to meet today

January 24, 2023 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting today. The meeting is at 4 p.m. in the Russell County Hospital conference room. We’ll have details from the meeting this week […]
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Russell is ‘green’; Casey, Clinton, Cumberland all ‘yellow’ with COVID

January 24, 2023 Derek Aaron
Russell County remains in the green category, or low level of spread, on the latest COVID-19 map released by the Kentucky Department of Public Health. Neighboring Casey, Clinton, and Cumberland counties are in the yellow […]
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  • Community Conversation 9-8

    Tourism Director Danielle Wilson joins Sean Hammond on Community Conversation to discuss tourism in Russell County, the upcoming Lake Cumberland Poker Run, the Chamber Golf Scramble, the success of Food Truck Fridays, and the continued growth of local tourism. Tune in for a look at the events, people, and opportunities keeping Russell County busy beyond the summer season.

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    Russell County vs Campbellsville from Friday, September 4th.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley about National Recovery Month, the importance of sharing stories of recovery, Purple Fridays, and the impact addiction has on individuals and families. They also discuss the upcoming Light of Hope Candlelight Ceremony and the message Jennifer wants everyone struggling with addiction to hear: there is always hope.

  • Community Conversation 9-3

    Jeff Hoover talks with legendary Kentucky high school basketball coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. following his induction into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Feldhaus reflects on his 41-year coaching career, his father’s influence, the 2013 state championship, and the lasting relationships basketball has created throughout his career.

  • Community Conversation 9-2

    Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Cole Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.

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