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Rep. Branscum attends first Fancy Farm Picnic

August 11, 2022 Derek Aaron

This past weekend, Kentucky’s biggest political picnic at Fancy Farm signaled the traditional beginning to this fall’s campaign season and Rep. Josh Branscum of Russell Springs attended the event for the first time. Branscum talked […]

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Open House at RCMS, RCHS tonight

August 11, 2022 Zac Oakes

Open House events at Russell County Middle School and Russell County High School will be held tonight. Middle school open house will be from 4-6 p.m. and the high school will be open from 5-7 […]

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Court approves fund transfer to pay for road projects

August 11, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court voted to transfer around $125,000 from the general fund into the road fund to pay the remaining amount for four road projects. The cost of the four road projects came […]

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Local gas prices continue to drop

August 11, 2022 Zac Oakes

The price of gas in Russell County is now sitting at $3.49, according to the AAA price tracker. That represents a 45-cent drop from July 21, when the average price of gas was at $3.94 […]

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Somerset man charged with making shooting threat against University of the Cumberlands

August 11, 2022 Zac Oakes

A Somerset man has been charged after making a shooting threat against the University of the Cumberlands Tuesday afternoon. Dustin Collins Burchett, age 35, was arrested by Kentucky State Police and the Pulaski County Sheriff’s […]

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Russell Springs Council to meet this evening

August 11, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Main Street. The council is expected to discuss an addition to […]

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KSP provides ‘back to school’ safety reminders

August 11, 2022 Derek Aaron

With Russell County Schools set to get back into session in less than a week, Kentucky State Police are providing some safety reminders to citizens and motorists. As students return to school there will be […]

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Tourist commission board meets today

August 11, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission meets today at 12:30 p.m. in a special-called meeting at the Russell County Tourist Office. The meeting takes the place of this month’s regular meeting as Tourist Director Danielle Wilson […]

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Laker Golf defeats Wayne County at Lakewood Country Club

August 10, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Laker Golf team came away with a victory over Wayne County in a match held at Lakewood Country Club on Tuesday. The Lakers finished with a team score of 166, coming away with a […]

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New report projects Russell County population to grow by 2025

August 10, 2022 Zac Oakes

A new report by the Kentucky State Data Center projects Russell County’s population to continue to grow by 2025, eventually crossing 18,000 population before declining again. The data center released a report last week detailing […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 8-3

    Jeff Hoover is joined by marriage and family therapist Joy Jones to discuss an upcoming community seminar focused on human trafficking awareness. Jones shares her experience working with survivors, explains common warning signs of exploitation, and talks about how parents, educators, churches, and community members can help protect vulnerable individuals through education and awareness.

  • Community Conversation 7-31

    Jeff Hoover talks with Dr. Emiley Button, Director of Nursing at Lindsey Wilson University, about the school's new fully online RN to BSN program. They discuss how the program helps working nurses earn their bachelor's degree, partnerships with area hospitals and Somerset Community College, tuition assistance opportunities, and the growing demand for nurses across Kentucky.

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