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Margaret Louise Wooten, age 87, of Russell Springs

January 8, 2025 Sean Hammond
Margaret Louise Wooten, age 87, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, January 08 2025 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland. She was born on Thursday, January 21 1937, in Creelsboro, KY. She was the daughter […]
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Winter weather predicted to come our way Friday

January 8, 2025 Zac Oakes
More winter weather looks to be headed into Russell County and the Lake Cumberland area Friday morning. New projections from the National Weather Service indicate snow making its way into Russell County at around 6 […]
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Norma Foley, age 72, of Russell Springs

January 8, 2025 Sean Hammond
Norma Foley of Russell Springs, Kentucky entered Heaven’s Gates on January 6th, 2025. Born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1952 to parents Henry and Carrie Kell. Norma was a devoted member of the Jamestown Church […]
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One person injured in Tuesday morning wreck

January 8, 2025 Zac Oakes
One person was injured in a wreck this morning on Highway 127. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said a jeep operated by Aaron Lawless of Russell Springs was struck in the rear while stopped in […]
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Winter Storm Watch Issued for the Area Thursday into Friday

January 8, 2025 Sean Hammond
Kentucky is under a Winter Storm Watch from late Thursday night through late Friday night. The storm is expected to bring moderate to heavy snowfall, with 4 to 5 inches of accumulation anticipated in portions […]
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Ag Commissioner Shell working with RCH on Food is Medicine program

January 8, 2025 Zac Oakes
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell is working with Russell County Hospital and other hospitals across the state on a program called “Food is Medicine.” Shell said the program aims to help people live healthier lifestyles, […]
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Ten local students named to President’s List at University of the Cumberlands

January 8, 2025 Zac Oakes
Ten local students were named to the President’s List at the University of the Cumberlands for the Fall 2024 semester. Those local students were: Bradley Whitehead Riley Hill Lacey Day Ashley Wheat Russell Miller John […]
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Knifley man arrested after pursuit through Taylor, Adair counties

January 8, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Knifley man was arrested after leading police on a pursuit through Taylor and Adair counties Monday night. State Police say 46-year-old Bradley Streeval faces numerous charges, including fleeing or evading police first degree, trafficking […]
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Travis Perry continues to impress coach Mark Pope with his overall play

January 8, 2025 Zac Oakes
By Larry Vaught Kentucky freshman Travis Perry shared one of the New Year’s resolutions that he and some teammates made. “I think the consensus of a lot of guys was a pretty similar one and […]
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Sheriff’s Office announces update in burglary case

January 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released an update in the ongoing investigation into a break-in at a home under construction in the Esto community. The sheriff’s office located the vehicle believed to be involved in […]
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    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.

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  • 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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