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Month: April 2026

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Latest LCDHD Restaurant and retail inspections

April 27, 2026 Zac Oakes
We have the latest retail and restaurant inspections report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. Laker 1 Stop – 99 percent – physical facilities not maintained and clean Papa Johns – 100 percent Dunamis […]
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Four Russell County Middle School students selected for Rogers Explorers Program

April 27, 2026 Zac Oakes
Four Russell County Middle School students have been selected for the Rogers Explorers Program through the Center for Rural Development. Owen Buras, Porter Branscum, Maddie Hinkle, and Emily Pankop were selected to participate in the […]
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Jabez man arrested after allegedly fleeing from police

April 27, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Jabez man was arrested over the weekend after allegedly fleeing from police. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37-year-old Jonathan Salley Saturday night. He was charged with fleeing or evading police – 2nd degree, […]
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School board approves purchase of skid steer for maintenance department

April 27, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education approved the purchase of a skid steer for the maintenance department at last week’s school board meeting. The skid steer will allow the district to handle various projects in-house, […]
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Father ecstatic to have two sons playing for Mark Pope

April 27, 2026 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT Walter Hawthorne knew his oldest son, Braydon Hawthorne, was getting stronger and better during his redshirt season at Kentucky. He did not attend any practices but got reports from his son and […]
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Important dates and information for primary election

April 26, 2026 Zac Oakes
Here are important dates and information to know about the upcoming primary election.   Election Day: Tuesday, May 19 | Polls open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Jamestown Elementary School: Lake, Jamestown, Rowena and […]
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Obituaries

Donald Stamper, age 90, of the Salem Community, of Russell County

April 24, 2026 Sean Hammond
Donald Stamper, of the Salem Community, of Russell County, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his home. He was 90 years of age. Born on May 22, 1935, in Hazard, he was a […]
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Local students receive awards at Lindsey Wilson University Honors Convocation

April 24, 2026 Zac Oakes
Multiple local students received awards at the annual Lindsey Wilson University Honors Convocation. Kris Patel received the biology award. Chloe Taylor received the secondary education award. Dawson Bradshaw received the Noma Dix Winston History Scholarship. […]
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Robert Paul Bell, age 59, of Russell Springs

April 24, 2026 Sean Hammond
Robert Paul Bell, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his home. He was 59 years of age. Robert was born on August 15, 1966, in Columbia, a son of the […]
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Laker Baseball defeats East Jessamine

April 24, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball team defeated East Jessamine last night by a score of 10-4. Walker Stephens led Russell County with a hit and 2 runs batted in. Evan Hutchison also drove in a pair of […]
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  • Community Conversation 9-23

    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.

  • Community Conversation 9-21

    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

  • Lakers vs Taylor County

    Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.

  • Community Conversation 9-18

    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.

  • Community Conversation 9-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.

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