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RCMS Girls Soccer to compete for conference championship

May 17, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Girls Soccer team will compete for a conference championship tonight as they take on Wayne County. The Lady Lakers picked up a win over North Laurel to advance to the […]
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Lady Laker Softball drops regular season finale to Marion County

May 17, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Softball team dropped its regular season finale at home to Marion County Monday night. The Lady Lakers fell behind 2-0 early off a two-run home run, and could never recover after that, […]
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Lakers take down Metcalfe to advance to district championship

May 17, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball team jumped out to a 9-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back, as the Lakers easily defeated Metcalfe County 12-0 in five innings last night to advance to the […]
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Breeding man arrested locally by KSP

May 17, 2022 Zac Oakes
A Breeding man was arrested locally by Kentucky State Police Sunday night. Dylan L. Burton, age 28, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine second offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, tampering with physical evidence, […]
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Today is Election Day in Russell County

May 17, 2022 Zac Oakes
Today is Election Day in Russell County. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and voters from across the county can vote at one of 3 locations in the county, regardless of […]
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County Clerk’s Office only performing election work; no school today

May 17, 2022 Zac Oakes
The County Clerk’s Office will be closed aside from election work today, and Russell County Schools are closed due to the primary election. Both the Clerk’s Office and schools will reopen tomorrow. The Clerk’s office […]
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School board grants band’s $15K request

May 17, 2022 Zac Oakes
Russell County Band Director Curtis Ervin presented a proposal to the Russell County Board of Education last night, requesting a total of nearly $15 thousand that will purchase lightly used instruments and new pants for […]
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Chamber of Commerce to meet today

May 17, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly meeting today at Artworks in Jamestown, formerly the Russell County Public Library building, located at 94 N. Main Street. The meeting begins at noon and […]
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Do NOT make infant formula, LCDHD says

May 17, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department says they are aware that some are struggling to find infant formulas at retailers and advise parents and caregivers not to make homemade infant formulas, due to serious health […]
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KDFWR: Leave young wildlife alone

May 17, 2022 Derek Aaron
At this time of year, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is reminding citizens to leave young wildlife alone that they may encounter. It’s illegal and harmful to take them from their mothers, officials […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-8

    Tourism Director Danielle Wilson joins Sean Hammond on Community Conversation to discuss tourism in Russell County, the upcoming Lake Cumberland Poker Run, the Chamber Golf Scramble, the success of Food Truck Fridays, and the continued growth of local tourism. Tune in for a look at the events, people, and opportunities keeping Russell County busy beyond the summer season.

  • Lakers vs Campbellsville

    Russell County vs Campbellsville from Friday, September 4th.

  • Community Conversation 9-4

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley about National Recovery Month, the importance of sharing stories of recovery, Purple Fridays, and the impact addiction has on individuals and families. They also discuss the upcoming Light of Hope Candlelight Ceremony and the message Jennifer wants everyone struggling with addiction to hear: there is always hope.

  • 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 Cole Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.

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