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RCH community lab draws continue this week

August 8, 2022 Zac Oakes

The community lab draws hosted by Russell County Hospital will continue this week. The lab draws are each morning from 7-9 a.m. at Russell Springs Elementary and go by the first letter of your last […]

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Fiscal Court to meet today

August 8, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the old Russell County Courthouse. The court is expected to discuss the 911 […]

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SCC Russell Center to hold informational event Tuesday

August 8, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Somerset Community College Russell Center is holding an informational event on campus Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. where new students, returning students,  and those still thinking about enrolling can learn college study […]

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Death toll at 37 in EKY flooding; Biden to survey area today

August 8, 2022 Derek Aaron

In his latest report, Gov. Andy Beshear updated the continuing stabilization efforts following the historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky, announcing that the latest death toll stands at 37 in five counties. Those include eight in […]

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Jackie Lawless, age 76, of Jamestown

August 8, 2022 Sean Hammond

Jackie Lawless, 76, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Saturday, August 6th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY.Jackie was born in Louisville, KY on January 31, 1946, a daughter of the late Wilma (Jackson) and […]

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Lake Cumberland Cleanup is next month

August 7, 2022 Derek Aaron

The date for next month’s Lake Cumberland Cleanup has been announced by PRIDE and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The date of this year’s cleanup will be Saturday, September 24th, from 8 a.m. until […]

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Whitesburg radio station reacts to EKY flooding

August 7, 2022 Derek Aaron

Whitesburg in Letcher County in eastern Kentucky was another one of the hard hit communities by flooding in late July with at least three confirmed deaths as of last report. WJRS NEWS talked with Beth […]

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Otis Dutton, age 90, of Russell Springs

August 7, 2022 Sean Hammond

Otis Dutton, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at Russell County Hospital.  He was 90 years of age. Born on September 1, 1931, in Russell Springs, he was the only child of […]

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Terry Bea Morris, age 60, of Russell Springs

August 7, 2022 Sean Hammond

Terry Bea Morris, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022.  She was 60 years of age. Terry was born May 10, 1962, in Cincinnati, a twin daughter born to the late Jerry […]

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Carol Ann Powell, age 71, of Russell Springs

August 7, 2022 Sean Hammond

Carol Ann Powell, of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Summit Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, in Columbia.  She was 71 years of age. Carol was born December 16, 1950, in […]

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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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