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RS city employees to receive pay increase due to ARPA funding

June 28, 2022 Derek Aaron

Essential city employees in Russell Springs will be receiving a premium pay increase on their wages following a unanimous decision by the Russell Springs City Council in a special-called meeting on Monday. Mayor Eddie Thomas […]

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Farmer’s Market opening today for first time this year

June 28, 2022 Derek Aaron

After a week or so delay, the Russell County Farmer’s Market opens up this morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Russell County Extension Office. The farmer’s market will also open at 7:30 a.m. on Friday […]

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Local students participating in national SkillsUSA conference

June 28, 2022 Derek Aaron

Four students from the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center SkillsUSA club are in Atlanta, Georgia this week as delegates and competitors at the 2022 National Leadership and Skills Conference sponsored by SkillsUSA. Those […]

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Limited number of food boxes being provided to local students

June 28, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Family Resource and Youth Service Centers have been provided 225 food boxes to give away to school families. This Thursday, June 30th, there will a drive-through food box pick-up at Russell Springs […]

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Russell County Grand Jury indicts 20

June 27, 2022 Zac Oakes

A Russell County grand jury has returned indictments against 20 individuals, including six for violation of gambling laws. Those indicted include: Stanley Luttrell, 67, of Russell Springs, Jeffrey Price, 44, of Dunnville, Joseph Yeadon, 67, […]

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A couple of local residents indicted in Adair Co.

June 27, 2022 Derek Aaron

A couple of Russell County residents were recently indicted by an Adair County Grand Jury, according to court records. Those indicted include: Michael G. White, of Russell Springs, who was charged with possession of a […]

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Indiana man airlifted following motorcycle accident Saturday evening

June 27, 2022 Zac Oakes

An Indiana man was airlifted to the University of Kentucky Hospital following a motorcycle accident that occurred on Lakeway Drive Saturday evening. According to Russell Springs Police, Terry W. Smith, age 67, of Perin, Indiana, […]

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Man arrested on arson charge stemming from downtown Monticello fire

June 27, 2022 Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man is in custody in relation to a fire that destroyed the Wray Building in downtown Monticello and damaged the Wayne County Courthouse along with other downtown buildings Friday morning. According to […]

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Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County

June 27, 2022 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County late Thursday night. Brandon Crawhorn, age 37, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, no license, disregarding a stop sign, and […]

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Russell Springs City Council to hold special-called meeting this morning

June 27, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold a special-called meeting this morning at 8 a.m. at City Hall on Main Street. The council will take up a few items including the approval of the city’s […]

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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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