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Community blood drive is today

December 26, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place today. The community blood drive will take place from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. The Kentucky Blood Center said […]
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Local gas prices remain lower than most neighboring counties

December 26, 2024 Zac Oakes
Gas prices in Russell County remain lower than most neighboring counties. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County comes in at about $2.65. The only neighboring county with a lower average […]
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Fire reported on walkway at Jamestown Marina yesterday

December 26, 2024 Zac Oakes
A fire was reported on a walkway at Jamestown Marina yesterday. Few details are known about the incident at this time, but reports came in of a fire on a walkway at the marina sometime […]
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Mark Pope knew he had to get Lamont Butler in the transfer portal

December 26, 2024 Zac Oakes
By Larry Vaught As soon as Lamont Butler went into the transfer portal, Kentucky coach Mark Pope was all over the 6-2 point guard. “Every time we played San Diego State, we spent the first […]
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Christmas closings

December 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Christmas holiday brings several closings across the county. The Russell County Courthouse and Russell County Judicial Center are all closed today. Russell Springs and Jamestown City Halls will be closed today. All offices of […]
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Community Blood Drive is tomorrow

December 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place tomorrow. The community blood drive will take place tomorrow from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. First National Bank, Bank […]
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REAL ID deadline is coming up

December 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
The state’s deadline for residents to get a REAL ID compliant driver’s license is coming up in just a few months. Kentuckians have until May 7 to upgrade their license to be compliant with REAL […]
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Alex Raynor was valuable transfer portal addition for Kentucky

December 25, 2024 Zac Oakes
By Larry Vaught Some transfer portal additions the last two years have not worked for Kentucky but one that certainly did was kicker Alex Raynor of Georgia Southern. He was the first Kentucky player to […]
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52nd WJRS Food Drive was a success

December 24, 2024 Zac Oakes
It was another successful year for the WJRS Food Drive to help those in need this holiday season, as yesterday concluded the food drive’s 52nd year of providing help for those less fortunate in Russell […]
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Vision exam requirement for driver’s license renewals set to begin in 2025

December 24, 2024 Zac Oakes
A new vision exam requirement will be in place for those renewing their driver’s license in 2025 and moving forward. Those renewing their license can undergo a vision exam at the regional driver’s license office […]
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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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