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Month: April 2024

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Looking back at bills passed in the legislative session

April 22, 2024 Zac Oakes
Last week on local news, we provided a look at some bills that were passed in Frankfort following the conclusion of this year’s legislative session. Today, Keith West gives us a look at several other […]
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Russell Countian Zach Smith named new Principal at JES

April 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
Jamestown Elementary has its new principal and it’s a Russell County graduate. Zach Smith, a 2009 graduate of Russell County High School, was selected as the new principal at Jamestown Elementary School last night by […]
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Laker Baseball picks up another shutout win over Metcalfe

April 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball team picked up another shutout win over the Metcalfe County Hornets on the road last night by a score of 10-0. Senior Austin Bartrug had a big day on the mound, pitching […]
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Loy selected as KY School Counselor of the Year

April 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
Jamestown Elementary School Counselor Lori Loy has been selected as the KY School Counselor of the Year. Loy was announced as the Elementary School Counselor of the Year back in the fall, making her a […]
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Lady Lakers drop district matchup at Clinton County

April 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team dropped a district game on the road last night, falling to Clinton County by a score of 9-5. Brylie Jo Hardwick and Rylen McGowan each hit home runs […]
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Helm, Perkins hold college signing ceremonies

April 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
Two Russell County High School seniors held college signing ceremonies at the school yesterday. Lincoln Helm signed to play baseball at Transylvania University in Lexington. He said Transylvania made him feel like family and he’s […]
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Hale discusses 127 traffic project

April 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
With the current Highway 127 traffic project in Russell Springs, there have been some concerns about how traffic flow will be impacted on such a heavily-traveled highway. While traffic flow will be impacted while work […]
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Sidewalk work beginning in Jamestown ; First market of the season is Saturday

April 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
At last night’s Jamestown City Council meeting, the council voted to accept a bid for sidewalk work around the Jamestown Square and in other areas of the city. The council also voted to approve an […]
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RCMS Baseball defeats Wayne County

April 19, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Baseball team defeated Wayne County last night by a score of 12-9. The Lakers won in walk-off fashion with Eyan Propes hitting a double that scored three runs to give […]
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Laker Baseball picks up win at Clinton County

April 18, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball team picked up a district win last night, going on the road to defeat the Clinton County Bulldogs. The Lakers picked up a 9-1 victory over the Bulldogs, improving to 13-2 on […]
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  • 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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