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Winter weather expected to continue today

January 6, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County remains under a winter storm warning until 6 this evening. The National Weather Service in Louisville is forecasting snow for the area, although only about an inch of snow is projected for the […]
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Bicentennial Committee planning multiple events this year

January 6, 2025 Zac Oakes
2025 is Russell County’s Bicentennial, and several events are planned to celebrate Russell County’s 200th birthday. While the committee has plans for new events, such as the upcoming event at the ANC which will serve […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges in Columbia

January 6, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug charges in Columbia Friday night. Columbia Police say 26-year-old Jimmie Gosser was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and possession of methamphetamine […]
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More than 50 cited in Dunnville chicken fighting operation

January 6, 2025 Zac Oakes
More than 50 people were cited in connection to a chicken fighting operation in Dunnville. Troopers with Post 15 were were called out Saturday morning just after 11 a.m. local time to an area on […]
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Russell Springs man arrested late last night on multiple charges

January 6, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested late last night on multiple charges. 22-year-old Josia Mendoza was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident, […]
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Russell Springs woman arrested following trespassing call

January 6, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs woman was arrested Saturday afternoon after a call came into dispatch of a woman trespassing at a property on Melissa Drive off Old Sano Road. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said 51-year-old […]
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Radvile Autukaite had unique journey to Kentucky

January 6, 2025 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT Radvile Autukaite grew up in Lithuania but always dreamed of coming to the United States and at age 18 came to the U.S. to play basketball at Reinhardt University, a NAIA school, […]
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Ryan Brett Huddleston, 33, of Byrdstown, TN

January 5, 2025 Sean Hammond
Ryan Brett Huddleston, 33, of Byrdstown, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 31st, at Livingston Regional Hospital, Livingston, TN. Brett was born in Somerset, KY on August 28, 1991, a son of the late Nancy (Huddleston) […]
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José De Jesus Fuentes Lopez, age 75, of Russell Springs

January 4, 2025 Sean Hammond
José De Jesus Fuentes Lopez, age 75, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, January 04 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on Friday, May 06 1949, in Jalisco, Mexico. He was […]
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Rick Alan Emerson, age 69, of Russell Springs

January 4, 2025 Sean Hammond
Rick Alan Emerson, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his home.  He was 69 years of age. Rick was born February 21, 1955, in Somerset, son of the […]
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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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    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.

  • 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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