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More health insurance options available through August

June 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 1, 2021) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that more uninsured Kentuckians are eligible for reduced-cost health care coverage under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021. To take advantage of […]
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Russell County woman indicted in Adair County

June 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell County woman was indicted in Adair County last week on a number of charges. Sherry M. Whittle, aka Sherry Marie Irvin, was indicted by an Adair County grand jury on charges of trafficking […]
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Laker Baseball team will take on Barren County Saturday

June 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Fourth Region Baseball Tournament draw took place Tuesday morning and the Russell County Lakers Baseball team will take on Barren County in the opening round. The matchup between the Lakers and the Trojans will […]
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McFall advances to second round of state tennis tournament

June 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County Lakers Tennis Sophomore Lucas McFall advanced to the second round of the state tennis tournament before being eliminated by no. 3 seed Jacks Lancaster. McFall is the first boys singles tennis player to […]
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Board of Education approves one-time supplemental pay increase for full-time employees

June 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
As the 2020-2021 school year has wrapped up, it’s been a difficult year for teachers and school staff. From learning how to teach in a virtual classroom to preparing meals that will be taken home […]
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RC Board of Education to hold special meeting today

June 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting today at noon. The meeting will be held in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The board is set to discuss a potential […]
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Lucas McFall to play in state tennis tournament today

June 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County Laker Tennis Player Lucas McFall will play in the state tournament today. McFall’s opening round matchup will be at 9 a.m. today in Lexington.
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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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