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October Marks Pedestrian Safety Month in Kentucky

October 3, 2025 Sean Hammond

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Kentuckians are reminded to do their part in protecting all who use our roadways. As daylight hours shorten in the coming weeks, drivers and pedestrians are encouraged to […]

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RCHS Soccer teams wrap up regular season with wins

October 3, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Soccer teams wrapped up their regular season with wins last night. The Lady Lakers defeated Wayne County at home last night by a score of 4-1. Addison Coffey scored a […]

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Groundbreaking for The Green at RCPL scheduled for October 13

October 3, 2025 Zac Oakes

A special groundbreaking ceremony for The Green at RCPL and the Bank of Jamestown Pavilion is scheduled for Monday, October 13. The groundbreaking will take place at 1:30 on October 13. The Green at RCPL […]

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Russell County man arrested in Adair County

October 3, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell County man was arrested in Adair County yesterday. 19-year-old Derrick Roshaun Ritter was arrested and charged with criminal mischief, shoplifting, speeding 26 miles per hour or more over the limit, reckless driving, and […]

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KSP Traffic Safety Checkpoints

October 2, 2025 Sean Hammond

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Russell and surrounding counties. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15’s highway safety […]

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RCHS Soccer teams wrap up regular seasons tonight

October 2, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Soccer teams wrap up their regular seasons tonight. The Lady Laker Soccer team is at home tonight, hosting Wayne County at 5:30. The Lakers go on the road for a […]

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Russell Springs man indicted for allegedly raping child; several others indicted this week

October 2, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was indicted on a rape charge by a Russell County grand jury this week. 48-year-old David W. George of Russell Springs was indicted on a charge of rape first degree. According […]

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Registrations for special-purpose vehicles at clerk’s office has been slow; golf carts not eligible

October 2, 2025 Zac Oakes

Registration for special-purpose vehicles after the fiscal court voted to allow them on county roadways has been a little slow. Russell County Clerk Patti Glover said there have been about 10 county residents come in […]

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City continuing to address odor in Middletown area

October 2, 2025 Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is continuing to address the odor that has persisted on and off for a few years when driving on 127 near the Russell County Middle School campus. Jeramy Coffey with […]

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Transfer station to cease Saturday operations

October 2, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Transfer Station will soon be closed on Saturdays. County officials announced yesterday that after October 18, the transfer station will no longer operate on Saturdays. Regular hours will be Monday through Friday […]

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  • Community Conversation 8-4

    Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum provides an update on county government, including the new fiscal year budget, the upcoming property tax rate process, and more than $1 million in planned road improvement projects. He also discusses the community commodities program, construction progress on the new Russell County Hospital and Extension Office, the opening of Air Methods at the Russell County Airport, and other developments aimed at improving services and supporting future growth across the county.

  • Community Conversation 8-3

    Jeff Hoover is joined by marriage and family therapist Joy Jones to discuss an upcoming community seminar focused on human trafficking awareness. Jones shares her experience working with survivors, explains common warning signs of exploitation, and talks about how parents, educators, churches, and community members can help protect vulnerable individuals through education and awareness.

  • Community Conversation 7-31

    Jeff Hoover talks with Dr. Emiley Button, Director of Nursing at Lindsey Wilson University, about the school's new fully online RN to BSN program. They discuss how the program helps working nurses earn their bachelor's degree, partnerships with area hospitals and Somerset Community College, tuition assistance opportunities, and the growing demand for nurses across Kentucky.

  • Community Conversation 7-30

    Jeff Hoover talks with Gordon Lester of the Russell County Family Resource and Youth Services Center about the annual Back to School Bash at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss free backpacks, school supplies, food, and community support available to Russell County students, along with the year-round work Family Resource Centers do to help local children and families succeed in school.

  • Community Conversation 7-29

    Jeff Hoover talks with Betty McQueary, Director of Laboratory Services at Russell County Hospital, about the hospital's annual Community Health Screening. Betty discusses the strong turnout, what tests are included in the $20 screening, the importance of early detection for conditions such as infections, anemia, and prostate cancer, and how participants can quickly access their results. She also explains the convenience of the screening process and thanks the Russell County School System and hospital staff for helping make the event a success.

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