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Hometown Favorites – Coe’s Steak House

June 25, 2025 Riley Coffey
If you’re craving classic Southern comfort food served with hometown pride, make your way to Coe’s Steak House—a Russell County staple since 1972! For over 50 years, Coe’s has been dishing out down-home favorites that […]
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King indicted on murder charges for wreck that killed two children in April

June 25, 2025 Zac Oakes
An Adair County man was indicted on two counts of murder in connection with an accident that claimed the lives of two children in April. 32-year-old David C. King is charged with murder in the […]
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RCH set to host groundbreaking for expansion/renovation project Monday

June 25, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County Hospital is set to host a groundbreaking for its major expansion/renovation project in less than a week. The ongoing project was a topic of discussion at yesterday’s hospital board meeting as preparations are […]
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Russell Springs man arrested in Casey County

June 25, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested in Casey County Sunday evening on drug trafficking charges. 43-year-old Jesse Gregory was arrested and charged with conspiracy to traffic a controlled substance first degree – second or more […]
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Local students named to WKU Dean’s List

June 25, 2025 Zac Oakes
Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at Western Kentucky University for the Spring 2025 semester. Local students receiving this honor were: Ellie G. Terry Morgan S. Taylor Jonah B. Skaggs Leo Dawson […]
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John and Cheryl Adams recognized by Jamestown Council

June 25, 2025 Zac Oakes
Last week’s Jamestown City Council meeting kicked off with a special recognition of a local couple for their contributions to the city. John and Cheryl Adams were recognized by the council and presented a plaque […]
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Hospital board to meet this afternoon

June 24, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will meet this afternoon. The board will meet at 4 p.m. in the conference room at the hospital. Hospital board meetings are open to the public. We’ll have […]
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Jamestown man charged with trafficking marijuana

June 24, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown man was arrested on a drug trafficking charge last night. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 46-year-old Mario Villela last night and charged him with trafficking in marijuana – more than 5 pounds. […]
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Russell Springs woman indicted in Adair County

June 24, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was recently indicted in Adair County. Judy Ann Walters of Russell Springs was indicted on charges including possession of methamphetamine, criminal trespassing first degree, promoting contraband first degree, and persistent felony […]
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16 local students named to Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson College

June 24, 2025 Zac Oakes
16 local students were named to the Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson College for the Spring 2025 semester. Those local students are: Riley Burke Summer Edmonds Adriannah Ford Benjamin Garland Ena Lee Amy McGowan Jared […]
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    Jeff Hoover talks with Cloyd Bumgardner, Deputy Pulaski County Judge-Executive and longtime educator, about the upcoming Technology Showcase at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. They discuss the free regional event, which will feature robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing, skilled trades, electric vehicles and more, along with opportunities for students and the public to explore careers in technology.

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    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.

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    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.

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