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Closings for Veterans Day

November 9, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs and Jamestown City Halls will be closed on Monday due to the Veterans Day holiday. The Russell County Courthouse and Judicial Center will be closed also. There will be no school on Monday […]
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Kentucky modern gun deer season opens this weekend

November 9, 2024 Zac Oakes
Kentucky’s modern gun deer season opens this weekend. The season opens statewide today, and runs through November 24. Modern gun season typically produces 60-70 percent of Kentucky’s total deer harvest each year, according to the […]
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Irene Voils Pyles, age, 94 of Russell Springs

November 8, 2024 Sean Hammond
Irene Voils Pyles, of Russell Springs, passed from this earthly life on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Russell County Hospital.  At the grand age of 94, she made it to her eternal, heavenly home. Born […]
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Homicide investigation underway in Wayne County; KSP searching for person of interest

November 8, 2024 Zac Oakes
Update from Kentucky State Police (1 p.m. CT):  The Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London, received a call from Wayne County 911 requesting investigative assistance involving a house fire and that the residence owner could […]
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Laker Football goes on the road to Corbin for playoffs

November 8, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Laker Football team will go on the road for a playoff matchup at Corbin High School tonight. The first-round playoff matchup between the Lakers and Redhounds is set to get underway at 6 p.m. […]
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Big crowd at zoning meeting opposed to change on Old Columbia Road

November 8, 2024 Zac Oakes
Around 50 people were in attendance at a meeting of the Russell Springs Planning and Zoning Commission last night. The commission held a public hearing regarding a proposed zoning change at a residence at 115 […]
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Catron graduates from law enforcement academy

November 8, 2024 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs Police Officer Kendall Catron graduated from Class 552 at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training’s Basic Training Class in Richmond yesterday. Catron was one of 32 police officers across the commonwealth to […]
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Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County

November 8, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County on drug charges yesterday. According to reports, 39-year-old Jessy A. McQueary was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled […]
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Examining voter turnout in Russell, surrounding counties

November 8, 2024 Zac Oakes
62.3 percent of Russell County voters came out to the polls for this year’s general election. Looking at turnout in neighboring counties, that number falls somewhere in the middle. Wayne County had a turnout of […]
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Sheriff’s Office sees notable uptick in calls last month

November 8, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office saw a notable increase in calls for service last month. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said the sheriff’s office responded to more than 400 calls for service during the month […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Lakers vs Campbellsville

    Russell County vs Campbellsville from Friday, September 4th.

  • 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.

  • 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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