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Strong Storms to Start the New Year

December 30, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good Thursday, everyone! Our system that came through the region yesterday proved to be a rainmaker as the dynamics for severe weather were just not supported for the region. We are now going to look […]

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Russell Springs man arrested late Tuesday night

December 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested late Tuesday night by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. According to jail records, Charles B. Gaskins, age 35, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct second degree, public intoxication […]

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Community Blood Drive is today

December 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Community Blood Drive is today at the community room at the South Kentucky RECC Building off Highway 127. The blood drive is from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. All donors will receive […]

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Drive-thru COVID testing available today

December 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

Family Medical Centers and the Healthy Kids Clinic will be hosting a drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinic today. The testing clinic will be in the parking lot of the Russell County ANC from 8 a.m. to […]

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Eubank man arrested after “Predator Poachers” catches him at Somerset movie theater

December 30, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Eubank man was arrested recently after an online group called “Predator Poachers” approached him at a Somerset movie theater for sending inappropriate messages to a person he thought was an 11-year-old girl. Floyd T. […]

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Twana Lee Hadley, age 67, of Russell Springs

December 30, 2021 Sean Hammond

Twana Lee Hadley of Russell Springs passed away Wednesday December 29, 2021, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown.  She was 67 years of age. Born  July 17, 1954, in Danville, she was a […]

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Sue Bravard, age 70, of Jamestown

December 30, 2021 Sean Hammond

Sue Bravard, 70, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Wednesday, December 29th, at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs.Sue was born in Jamestown, KY on March 27, 1951, a daughter of the late Lena Mae Brumley.She was […]

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Web Development Course set to Begin in January

December 30, 2021 Derek Aaron

The Cumberlands Workforce Development Board is teaming up with five other workforce development boards across the state to bring another “Commonwealth Coders” web development training program to 66 Kentucky counties, including Russell, Adair, Casey, Cumberland, […]

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Funding Available in 2022 to Support Hospitals, Advance Quality Care

December 30, 2021 Derek Aaron

Governor Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that Kentucky hospitals that meet federal quality measures can receive up to $1.1 billion in increased payments next year. The funding, available through a federally approved, state-directed payment model, helps […]

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11 new COVID cases reported in Russell County Wednesday

December 29, 2021 Zac Oakes

County Active Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Released Death(s) Total Per 10K Total Gain New Case Gain 1. Adair 74.00 8.00 66.00 3,803.00 91.00 3,968.00 2,066.45 27.00 27.00 2. Casey 19.00 3.00 16.00 2,989.00 64.00 3,072.00 1,901.11 […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-12

    Superintendent Michael Ford joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the start of the new school year, the latest progress on the new middle school, the completed Laker Band practice area, school facility priorities, teacher recruitment, and the need for substitute teachers across the district.

  • Community Conversation 8-10

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.

  • 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.

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