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Laker Bowling defeats Green County; begins region tournament today

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
On Tuesday, the Laker Bowling Team traveled to The Alley in Campbellsville to take on the Green County Dragons. The Lakers defeated the Dragons 5 games to 2. High scores for the Lakers were Chase […]
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How does Russell County compare to area schools on last year’s state assessments?

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Kentucky Department of Education recently launched its Kentucky School Report Card examining data from last year’s state assessment. Schools are given one of five color ratings. Red is the lowest rating given to a […]
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18 local students named to University of Kentucky Dean’s List

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
18 local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Kentucky for the Fall 2024 semester. Those local students were: Mason Buras Allie Burton Avery Hart Maleah Preston Sophie Shearer Jenna White […]
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Most area schools return to classroom today

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
Most area schools are returning to the classroom today. Russell County Schools are back on regular schedule in-person today. Adair County, Casey County, and Wayne County schools are back in-person today as well. Pulaski County […]
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Russell Springs man arrested for allegedly assaulting police officer

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested last night for allegedly assaulting a police officer. 48-year-old Rodney Holmes was arrested last night on charges of fleeing or evading police – 2nd degree, resisting arrest, and assaulting […]
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Community blood drive is today

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place today. The monthly blood drive gets underway at 11:30 today at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. The blood drive will take place until 5:30 this […]
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Travis Perry has learned about defense from teammates Lamont Butler and Kerr Kriisa

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT Travis Perry might be the all-time leading scorer in Kentucky high school basketball who won a state high school championship in 2024 along with being named Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball. He’s made it […]
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Russell County Bicentennial Video

January 22, 2025 Zac Oakes
This video, filmed and produced by Ramie Hutchison (Hutch Digital), celebrates Russell County’s Bicentennial.
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Lakers, Lady Lakers victorious last night

January 22, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams were victorious in a home doubleheader last night. The Lady Lakers picked up a victory in the first game, defeating Casey County by a score of 76-59. The […]
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Russell County Wrestling regional results

January 22, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County Laker Wrestling competed in region competition recently. Six wrestlers finished in the top six. 6th Place : Parker Nickel 4th Place : Carson Smith 3rd Place : Eli Iqbal 2nd Place : Tucker […]
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  • 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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