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Deer harvest numbers around the Lake Cumberland area

January 29, 2025 Zac Oakes
Total harvest results from the recently completed deer hunting season have been released by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. The department reported 585 total deer harvested locally, the highest number since 1999. Around […]
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Ferguson man arrested locally

January 29, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Ferguson man was arrested locally by Kentucky State Police yesterday. 49-year-old Jeffrey Holder was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without insurance, and other traffic violations. Holder also […]
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Obituaries

Shirley Gossage, age 67, of Jamestown

January 28, 2025 Sean Hammond
Shirley Gossage, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her residence. She was 67 years of age. Born May 23, 1957, in Somerset, she was a daughter of the late Caleb and Helen […]
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Lakers defeat Wayne County; Lady Lakers host McCreary Central tonight

January 28, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker Basketball team defeated Wayne County at home last night by a score of 70-60. Mayes Gosser led Russell County with 28 points on the night, followed by 22 points for Owen Loy. Logan […]
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Kazsuk, Higginbotham reelected to school board chair, vice-chair roles

January 28, 2025 Zac Oakes
In its first regular meeting of 2025, the Russell County Board of Education held elections for the position of board chair and vice-chair. Dick Kazsuk was reelected as the board’s chairperson, while Brenda Higginbotham was […]
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Countywide deer harvest highest in several years

January 28, 2025 Zac Oakes
Total harvest results from this past deer hunting season have been released by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the numbers show the highest number of deer harvested locally in several years. The […]
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Oklahoma man arrested in Clinton County on rape, sexual abuse charge

January 28, 2025 Zac Oakes
An Oklahoma man was arrested in Clinton County yesterday on charges of rape and sexual abuse. The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office arrested 62-year-old Dale Perales and charged him with rape – first degree and sexual […]
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Hospital Board to meet this evening

January 28, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting this afternoon. The board will meet at 4 p.m. in the conference room at the hospital. The meeting is open to the public. […]
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National Parks Service investigating theft & vandalism at Mill Springs

January 28, 2025 Zac Oakes
The National Parks Service is investigating a reported theft and vandalism that took place at the Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in Nancy. The National Parks Service said staff at the park recently discovered wood […]
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Delaynee Rodriguez has unlimited ability according to UK gymnastics coach Tim Garrison

January 28, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Delaynee Rodriguez is a versatile gymnast who competed in the all-around competition in 10 meets her freshman season with a season-best score of 39.450. She competed in bars, beam and floor in […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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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