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Russell Springs under budget for current fiscal year

June 29, 2022 Derek Aaron

The city council of Russell Springs unanimously passed a couple of budget ordinances, one for the upcoming fiscal year and an amended budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, during a special-called meeting earlier this week. […]

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Help prevent impaired driving crashes this holiday weekend

June 29, 2022 Derek Aaron

As Kentuckians celebrate Independence Day this weekend, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to remind drivers that “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.” Unfortunately, the holiday weekend can create dangerous […]

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KDFWR’s summer turkey population survey begins July 1

June 29, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife’s annual summer turkey brood survey begins July 1st and runs through August 31st with three easy ways to collect record and collect turkey observations for state wildlife officials. […]

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Adair Sheriff’s office investigates accidental death where car fell on man

June 29, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accidental death of an Elkhorn man in which a car he was working on fell on top of him. According to law enforcement, preliminary investigations determined William Thomas […]

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Nearly $8 million in settlement funds will support early childhood education

June 29, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Governor’s Office of Early Childhood is set to receive nearly $8 million of Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement funds that will promote early childhood education around Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear said the funds will provide […]

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Russell County Courthouse to close on Friday

June 29, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Courthouse will close Friday at noon due to the annual Lakefest celebration in Jamestown. The courthouse will also be closed for the Independence Day Holiday on Monday, July 4. Regular business at […]

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Circuit clerks remain committed to ‘Trust For Life’ organization

June 29, 2022 Derek Aaron

Despite changes to the driver’s licensing process in the state, Kentucky’s Circuit Court Clerks remain committed to the mission of organ donation and transplantation. The circuit clerk’s created the Trust For Life, a 501c3 non-profit […]

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RS Fire crews respond to multiple calls at North 127 business

June 28, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Fire crews responded to multiple calls at a business on North 127 Tuesday. Fire crews initially were called to a fire at a building across from Apex Auto off North 127 just after […]

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Linda G. Miller, age 68, of Jamestown

June 28, 2022 Sean Hammond

Linda G. Miller, 68, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Monday, June 27th, at the Bowling Green Medical Center, Bowling Green, KY. Linda was born in Somerset, KY on November 8, 1953, a daughter of the […]

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23 new COVID cases reported in Russell County

June 28, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 23 new COVID cases in Russell County last week as more than 9,500 cases were reported statewide. Looking at neighboring counties, Pulaski County had 53 new cases, Adair […]

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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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