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Local arrests made on Tuesday

April 13, 2021 Zac Oakes

Two people were arrested Tuesday evening. Ormit Kelsey, age 38, of Russell Springs, was arrested and charged with strangulation first degree, unlawful imprisonment second degree, assault fourth degree dating violence, and resisting arrest. Kelsey was arrested […]

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Catch a Rainbow Fishing Derby cancelled this year

April 13, 2021 Zac Oakes

The decision has been made to CANCEL the 2021 Catch A Rainbow Kids Fishing Derby scheduled for June 5, 2021, at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery. Last year’s event would have been the 34th […]

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This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

April 13, 2021 Zac Oakes

Every year during the second week of April, the telecommunications personnel in the public safety community, are honored. This week-long event, initially set up in 1981, is a time to celebrate and thank those who […]

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Judge Executive Robertson makes appointments to local boards

April 13, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson announced a couple appointments to local boards this week. Aaron Poynter was appointed to the Ethics Board and Chad Gosser was appointed to the Airport Board. Gosser replaces Gary […]

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Four new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Tuesday

April 13, 2021 Zac Oakes

Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 384 deaths resulting in a 1.78% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known cases. This compares with a […]

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Rexroat sets school record for all-time wins

April 13, 2021 Zac Oakes

David Rexroat knows a thing or two about winning baseball games. A homegrown Laker, Rexroat has been at the helm of the Russell County High School Laker Baseball program for 19 seasons and on Monday […]

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Solar Farm project coming to Russell County

April 13, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court took one of the first steps toward the beginning of a solar project in Russell County that could pay big dividends in the future. The court approved a resolution to […]

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CDC, FDA place pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine

April 13, 2021 Zac Oakes

The United States Centers for Disease Control and U.S. Food and Drug Administration have placed a temporary pause on the administration of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The pause comes as there have […]

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RCMS Baseball defeats Casey County

April 12, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball team defeated Casey County 16-6 on Monday. Parker Riggins picked up the win for the Lakers. Owen Loy earned the save for the Lakers.

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Russell County JV Baseball defeats Wayne County

April 12, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County JV Baseball team defeated Wayne County 11-7 Monday. Trace Stringer picked up the win on the mound, pitching 2 1/3 innings, striking out two and giving up six runs. Wyatt Dye came […]

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Obituaries

  • Anthony Craig Byrd, age 50, of Russell Springs
    April 16, 2021
  • Debbie E. Wilson, age 65, of Russell Springs
    April 16, 2021
  • Ruby Withers Story, age 82, of Russell Springs
    April 15, 2021
  • Marshall Bloyd, age 79, of Russell Springs
    April 11, 2021
  • Terry Lee Goodin, age 65, of Columbia
    April 9, 2021

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  • All Things Russell 4-16

    Jeff and Tony broadcast from the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center to discuss the upcoming completion of the building. 

  • Somerset Community College Drive-Thru Open House

    Director of the SCC Russell and Casey Center, Regina Haugen joined the morning show on Tuesday. Regina discussed the drive-thru open house at all SCC campuses coming up on Thursday, April 15th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. 

  • Masonic Lodge Breakfast

    The Russell Springs Masonic Lodge is holding a breakfast fundraiser to help raise money to pay for batting cages for Russell County Little League. Tom Ellis joins the morning show to discuss the fundraiser. 

  • ATR 4-2

    Today, Jeff and Tony talk about the devastating F4 tornado that struck Russell County back in April of 1971. 

  • Lady Lakers vs Marion County

    The Lady Laker Softball team won its first game of the season against Marion County on Tuesday night. 

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