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SEED Academy Breaks Ground in Russell County

May 12, 2025 Sean Hammond
Big plans are in store for the new agritech training center being built called the SEED Academy. A groundbreaking ceremony for the academy was held Friday afternoon. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the […]
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Fiscal Court to Meet this Morning

May 12, 2025 Sean Hammond
The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet this morning with several items on the agenda, including a second reading and vote on the budget for next fiscal year. The fiscal court will meet at 10 […]
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Russell Springs Woman Arrested on Drug Charges

May 12, 2025 Sean Hammond
A Russell Springs woman was arrested on drug and other charges late Friday night. According to reports, Nicole Grizely, age 34, was arrested by Russell Springs Police and charged with Public Intoxication–Influenced Under a Controlled […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges

May 12, 2025 Sean Hammond
A Russell Springs man was arrested on multiple charges early Saturday morning. According to reports, 50-year-old Larry Ware was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with Driving on a DUI-Suspended License 1st Offense, Disorderly […]
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Local students named to Dean’s List at University of the Cumberlands

May 12, 2025 Zac Oakes
Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of the Cumberlands for the Spring 2025 semester. Those local students were: Bradley Whitehead Pamela Stephens-Stargle Maleena Offill Elly Richardson Olivia Wilson Karlie […]
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Obituaries

Vivian Ann Burton, age 62, of Columbia

May 11, 2025 Sean Hammond
Vivian Ann Burton, age 62, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, May 11 2025 at Fairoaks Nursing Home. She was born on Friday, June 22 1962, in Liberty, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother […]
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Gary Gene McFarland, age 77, of Russell Springs

May 11, 2025 Sean Hammond
Gary Gene McFarland, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 77 years, 4 months, and 22 days old. Born December 18, […]
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Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire Early Friday Morning

May 9, 2025 Sean Hammond
Fire crews were called out early Friday morning to a vehicle fire on Garr Ridge Road. Firefighters with the Jamestown Fire Department were dispatched around 3:30 a.m. to reports of a van on fire next […]
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Lady Laker Softball to take on Clinton County tonight

May 9, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team is set to take on Clinton County on the road tonight. The game was originally scheduled for yesterday but was postponed until today. First pitch is set for […]
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RCMS Lady Laker Soccer takes on Taylor County tonight

May 9, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team is set to take on Taylor County tonight in the district tournament. The matchup between the Lady Lakers and Lady Cardinals is set for 5 p.m. […]
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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.

  • 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.

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  • Community Conversation 9-1

    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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