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Foley Drive will be closed for a couple hours this morning

June 4, 2026 Zac Oakes
The City of Russell Springs is advising area residents that Foley Drive, off Highway 127 and Butler Drive, will be closed from 8 a.m. until around 10 a.m. today for electric work. Crews will have […]
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Maylon Brown, Jr., 66, of Russell Springs

June 3, 2026 Sean Hammond
Maylon Brown, Jr., 66, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, June 1st, at Russell County Hospital. Maylon was born in Columbus, OH on January 4, 1960, a son of the late Carol (Wright) and Maylon […]
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Kazsuk to run unopposed for school board in District 4; Questions arise about District 2

June 3, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County Board of Education Chairman Dick Kazsuk will not face any opposition on the ballot in November, as no other candidate filed to run for the Board of Education seat in District 4 this […]
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Mayor Thomas discusses recent improvements at city veteran cemetery

June 3, 2026 Zac Oakes
Recent improvements have been made at the Russell Springs Veteran Cemetery. Mayor Eddie Thomas said he’s really pleased with the new improvements. He encouraged local veterans to consider reserving a plot at the veterans cemetery […]
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Maynard murder trial resumes today

June 3, 2026 Zac Oakes
The murder trial of a Jamestown man accused of fatally shooting his half-brother resumes this morning. Day 2 of the jury trial in the case of the Commonwealth of Kentucky vs Lee Maynard will get […]
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Russell County Fair Floral Hall results

June 3, 2026 Zac Oakes
We have results from the Russell County Fair Floral Hall. Winners from the open class include: Flowers – Sharon Bradley Baked Foods – Sherry Redmon Photography – Gunnar Coe Painting – Tina Wilson Food Preservation […]
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Nine candidates file for Jamestown Council and six file for Russell Springs Council; no late filings for mayor races

June 3, 2026 Zac Oakes
With the filing deadline passed, we now know who will be on the ballot for city council races in Jamestown and Russell Springs. In Jamestown, nine candidates filed to run for six seats. Those candidates […]
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Wednesday events at the Russell County Jaycees Fair

June 3, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fair continues tonight with wrestling and lawn & garden pulls as the featured entertainment. The lawn & garden pull, along with wrestling action, get underway at 7:00 this evening. Wrestling will take […]
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Public ballot position draw will be held at courthouse tomorrow

June 3, 2026 Zac Oakes
A public drawing for ballot positions in the November general election will be held tomorrow at the Russell County Courthouse. The ballot position draw is mandated by state law and is open to the public […]
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Three candidates file for Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor

June 3, 2026 Zac Oakes
Three candidates filed for Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor in Russell County. Those three candidates were: Michael Rexroat, Darrell Selby and Sandra Voils. Three seats are up for election in November.
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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 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

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