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Local businessman’s horse will run in KY Derby tomorrow

May 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
A horse owned by local businessman Terry Stephens will run in tomorrow’s Kentucky Derby. Chunk of Gold, starting at post 19 in the derby, is owned by Terry and Pam Stephens. The horse is trained […]
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RCMS Lady Laker Soccer to host Casey County for 8th grade night

May 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Soccer team will host Casey County for 8th grade night tonight. 8th grade recognition will take place at 4:30 on the turf field, with kickoff for the game set for […]
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Cundiff receives Russell County Hospital DAISY Award

May 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County Hospital nurse Nichole Cundiff is the newest recipient of the DAISY Award at the hospital. The DAISY Award is a recognition program to celebrate and recognize nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families, […]
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Russell Springs man indicted in Casey County

May 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was indicted on multiple charges by a Casey County grand jury this week. 33-year-old Daniel W. Biddle of Russell Springs was indicted on charges including theft of a firearm, being a […]
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Hospital announces community health screenings coming in July

May 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County Hospital has announced it will be hosting its annual Community Health Screenings in July. The health screenings will take place at the Russell Springs Elementary School gymnasium from Monday, July 14 through Saturday, […]
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Jamestown woman arrested on drug charges

May 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown woman was arrested on drug charges last night. 60-year-old Kathy Sutton was arrested last night and charged with possession of methamphetamine – second offense, possession of hydrocodone, and probation violations. Sutton was arrested […]
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Margaret Grider Lawless, age 96, of Russell Springs

May 1, 2025 Sean Hammond
Margaret Grider Lawless, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, having attained the age of 96 years, 7 months and 28 days. Ms. Margaret […]
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Laker Sports teams in action tonight

May 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
Multiple Russell County Laker teams will be in action tonight. The Laker Baseball team is set to host Somerset this evening at 5:30. The Lady Laker Softball team will go on the road to take […]
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KRV Welding program helping those in recovery get on path to success

May 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
The welding program offered through Kentucky Recovery Vocational is helping those in recovery from substance use disorder get on a path to success. The program helps train those individuals who are in recovery for a […]
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Entzin murder trial scheduled for August

May 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
The murder trial for a man charged with murder in a fatal wreck in January 2023 is set to begin in August. 25-year-old Alex Lopez Entzin is set to appear for trial in Russell Circuit […]
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  • 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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    Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Coal Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.

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    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.

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    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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    Russell County vs LaRue County from Friday, August 28th.

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