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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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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 9-2

    Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Coal Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.

  • Community Conversation 9-1

    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

    Jeff Hoover sits down with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas to talk about the busy summer at Russell Springs City Park, progress on the city’s water project, the new nine-hole turf golf course, upcoming community events, improvements to Main Street, and new additions at the park.

  • Lakers vs LaRue County

    Russell County vs LaRue County from Friday, August 28th.

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