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Man arrested on murder charge stemming from car crash last May

May 2, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Russell County man was arrested by Kentucky State Police on a murder charge Sunday evening stemming from a car crash that occurred last May. Haiden Tyler Cain, age 28 of Russell Springs, was arrested […]

Lindsey Wilson Football advances to national title game

May 2, 2021 Zac Oakes

No. 3-ranked Lindsey Wilson football scored 31 unanswered points to beat No. 4-ranked Keiser (FL) 38-14 on Saturday in the NAIA Football Championship Series National Semifinals at Blue Raider Stadium. Lindsey Wilson (10-0) advances to […]

Lindsey Wilson planning return to normal operations in the fall

May 2, 2021 Zac Oakes

COLUMBIA, KY. — Lindsey Wilson College plans to resume normal operations this fall based on guidance from the CDC, the state of Kentucky and the local health department. The College has experienced a consistently low […]

Crews recover body of missing Somerset doctor

May 2, 2021 Zac Oakes

Rescue crews recovered the body of a missing Somerset doctor over the weekend. First responders discovered the body over the weekend and determined that it was Dr. Robert Supinski, a doctor in Somerset who went […]

RC with 12 active COVID cases as of last report

May 2, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.22%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 418 deaths resulting in a 1.91% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

Community Conversation 8-6
Russell Springs City Park Director Daniel Buster joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the latest improvements at the park, including construction on the new golf course and turf ballfield projects. He also shares details about the city's free Back to School Bash, featuring inflatables, games, free food, swimming, and family fun before students head back to class.
Community Conversation 8-5
Jeff Hoover is joined by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins to discuss his campaign for Kentucky governor. Adkins reflects on his decades of public service, outlines his vision for the state's future, and shares his priorities for economic development, education, healthcare, and working across party lines. He also talks about how his and his wife's experiences as cancer survivors have shaped his perspective on leadership and public service.
Community Conversation 8-4
Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum provides an update on county government, including the new fiscal year budget, the upcoming property tax rate process, and more than $1 million in planned road improvement projects. He also discusses the community commodities program, construction progress on the new Russell County Hospital and Extension Office, the opening of Air Methods at the Russell County Airport, and other developments aimed at improving services and supporting future growth across the county.
Community Conversation 8-3
Jeff Hoover is joined by marriage and family therapist Joy Jones to discuss an upcoming community seminar focused on human trafficking awareness. Jones shares her experience working with survivors, explains common warning signs of exploitation, and talks about how parents, educators, churches, and community members can help protect vulnerable individuals through education and awareness.
Community Conversation 7-31
Jeff Hoover talks with Dr. Emiley Button, Director of Nursing at Lindsey Wilson University, about the school's new fully online RN to BSN program. They discuss how the program helps working nurses earn their bachelor's degree, partnerships with area hospitals and Somerset Community College, tuition assistance opportunities, and the growing demand for nurses across Kentucky.