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Obituaries

Phillip Ray Hosack, age 52, of Nancy

December 31, 2022 Sean Hammond

Phillip Ray Hosack, of Nancy, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was 52 years of age. Phillip was born September 22, 1970, in Dayton, Ohio. He had worked […]

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Stay connected to the General Assembly during the 2023 legislative session

December 31, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Kentucky General Assembly will kick off the 2023 legislative session on January 3rd, and Kentuckians have many ways to follow along with the action. Kentuckians can use online resources to: ·         See the General Assembly’s […]

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Donations being accepted to send kids to 4-H Camp this summer

December 31, 2022 Derek Aaron

Christmas may be over but you can still be involved in the ‘season of giving’ by sending a Russell County child to 4-H Summer Camp in 2023. Donations are tax deductible and can be mailed […]

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Final free deer hunt weekend for youth is upon us

December 31, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife says this weekend, Saturday, December 31st, and Sunday, January 1st, resident and nonresident youth hunters 15 years of age and younger, who are accompanied by an adult, are […]

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Lakers, Lady Lakers both fall in tournament matchups

December 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers both fell in tournament matchups Thursday night. The Lakers played at Wayne County in the Monticello Bank Classic, falling to Casey County 67-56. Owen Loy led the scoring […]

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Notable closings for New Year’s holiday

December 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Courthouse, the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s Office, and the city hall in Russell Springs will be closed today, Friday, December 30th and Monday, January 2nd, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. […]

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Report: Russell County trailing state, national percentages of homes with broadband

December 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

Data from the U.S. Census shows that Russell County is trailing the state and national percentages of homes with a broadband internet subscription. The census data reports that from 2017-2021, just over 75 percent of […]

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Multiple water leaks reported at State Park; New Year’s Eve event canceled

December 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

According to officials at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, several water leaks have been reported in various areas of the park grounds. The leaks have prompted park officials to cancel a planned New Year’s Eve […]

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KSP still investigating Eli death

December 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

Four days after a man died at the Russell County Hospital Emergency Room, Kentucky State Police Post 15 is continuing to investigate the circumstances of a death in the Eli community. Trooper Jonathan Houk with […]

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Deadline to change party affiliation for next year’s primary election coming up

December 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

Voters who wish to change their political party before the May primary elections are running out of time to do so. The deadline to change political parties for the change to be in effect for […]

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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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