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School board approves purchase of new equipment, athletic field upgrades

December 9, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education approved the purchase of new track and field equipment, along with upgrades at the Kay Morris Softball Complex during its recent meeting. With the new track at the First […]
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Pulaski Co student to face charges after reportedly bringing gun to school

December 9, 2024 Zac Oakes
A student in neighboring Pulaski County will face charges after they reportedly brought a gun to Southwestern High School. School officials said they received a tip that a student had a gun on school grounds […]
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Basketball nerd Lamont Butler almost went to Texas Tech

December 9, 2024 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT Mark Pope apparently has a unique sense of timing when it comes to recruiting. Remember signee Acaden Lewis was on the verge of making his commitment to Connecticut before Pope scheduled a […]
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Christmas on the Square is tonight

December 7, 2024 Zac Oakes
Christmas on the Square will take place tonight in Jamestown. The annual event will include pictures with Santa, sleigh rides around the square, performances by local youth choirs, and the lighting of the community Christmas […]
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Lisa G. Redmon, age 41, of Russell Springs

December 6, 2024 Sean Hammond
Lisa G. Redmon, 41, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, December 1st, at the University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, KY. Lisa was born in Campbellsville, KY on February 13, 1983, a daughter of Georgia Redmon. […]
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Marcella Merrifield Bolton, age 76, of Russell Springs

December 6, 2024 Sean Hammond
Marcella Merrifield Bolton, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at her home. She was 76 years of age. Born February 23, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was one of […]
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Alta M. Zimmerman, age 94, of Russell Springs

December 6, 2024 Sean Hammond
Alta M. Zimmerman, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at T J Samson Health, in Glasgow. She was 94 years of age. Ms. Alta was born March 22, 1930, […]
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Lakers fall at Warren Central, Lady Lakers host Warren East tonight

December 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Laker Basketball team fell to 1-1 on the season with a loss on the road to the defending 4th Region champion Warren Central Dragons last night by a score of 71-53. The Lakers will […]
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School board approves bids for field house & bus garage project

December 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education approved bids for its field house and bus garage project. The project will build a new football field house at the First National Bank Athletic Complex and a new […]
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Christmas on the Square is tomorrow

December 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
Christmas on the Square will take place in Jamestown tomorrow. The annual event is free to the public, and will include free sleigh rides, free hot chocolate, and more, along with Christmas carols and the […]
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  • Community Conversation 9-4

    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.

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    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.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum about road projects and funding, the county’s 911 and EMS services, the new Air Methods helicopter base, the solar farm project, improvements at Greasy Creek Roadside Park, and the county’s financial outlook heading into the fall.

  • Community Conversation 8-31

    Jeff Hoover sits down with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas to talk about the busy summer at Russell Springs City Park, progress on the city’s water project, the new nine-hole turf golf course, upcoming community events, improvements to Main Street, and new additions at the park.

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