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Several local students named to Dean’s List at University of the Cumberlands

January 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
More than a dozen local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of the Cumberlands. Those students were: Elly Richardson Summer Aaron Steven Cissell Olivia Wilson Christopher Yates Ryan Abrell Isaiah Stephens […]
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Indiana man arrested locally

January 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
An Indiana man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office yesterday. 45-year-old Joshua Broughton was arrested and charged with burglary third degree and public intoxication of a controlled substance. Broughton was arrested by Deputy […]
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Adamson receives Governor’s Award for Impaired Driving Enforcement

January 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs Police Officer Blake Adamson was one of the recipients of this year’s Governor’s Award for Impaired Driving Enforcement. Adamson received the award for having the most impaired driving arrests in the department in […]
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Mackenzie Powell performed with the Firecrackers at Rupp Arena and now she’ll be back Feb. 1 as an assistant coach when the Firecrackers perform

January 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
By Larry Vaught When coach John Calipari brings Arkansas to Rupp Arena Feb. 1 to play against Kentucky it could be one of the most electric atmospheres ever for a UK home basketball game. Odds […]
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Sheriff’s Office investigating break-in at home under construction in Esto

January 6, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at a home under construction in the Esto community. Sheriff Derek Polston said at least two individuals were involved in the break-in, and a third individual […]
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Lakers fall in 2A sectional championship to LaRue County

January 6, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker Basketball team fell to LaRue County in the 2A Section 4 championship on Saturday by a score of 83-68. Four Lakers scored in double figures. Mayes Gosser led the scoring with 19, Maddox […]
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Lady Lakers fall in district matchup to Monroe County

January 6, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Basketball team dropped a close one at home Friday night to district foe Monroe County by a score of 48-45. Playing without leading scorer Aniyah Coffey, the Lady Lakers trailed by 9 […]
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Winter weather expected to continue today

January 6, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County remains under a winter storm warning until 6 this evening. The National Weather Service in Louisville is forecasting snow for the area, although only about an inch of snow is projected for the […]
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Bicentennial Committee planning multiple events this year

January 6, 2025 Zac Oakes
2025 is Russell County’s Bicentennial, and several events are planned to celebrate Russell County’s 200th birthday. While the committee has plans for new events, such as the upcoming event at the ANC which will serve […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges in Columbia

January 6, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug charges in Columbia Friday night. Columbia Police say 26-year-old Jimmie Gosser was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and possession of methamphetamine […]
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  • Community Conversation 9-23

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.

  • 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.

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    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.

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