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71 new Covid cases reported in Russell County

August 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 71 new COVID cases in Russell County on Monday. Neighboring Pulaski County was among the top 20 counties in the state with the highest number of Covid cases […]

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Former Adair County Judge Executive, County Clerk Ann Melton passes away

August 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

Former Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton has passed away. Melton served as Adair County Judge Executive for eight years from 2007-2015 and also served as County Clerk for eight years from 1999-2007. Melton was […]

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Monticello man arrested on federal indictment

August 30, 2022 Derek Aaron

Over the weekend, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Monticello man on a federal indictment arrest warrant, according to Z93 in neighboring Wayne County. Jimmy D. Lowe’s federal indictment warrant was related to an […]

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Federal government suspending offer to ship free at-home COVID tests

August 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

The federal government is suspending its program that ships free at-home COVID-19 tests to U.S. residents. The free COVID tests through the federal government has been available for several months, but will halt on Friday. […]

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Laker Golf finishes fourth in Stewart Gregory Memorial Classic

August 30, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director.  The Laker Golf Team finished fourth in the Stewart Gregory Memorial Classic over the weekend in Wayne County. […]

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Obituaries

Lillie Hensley, age 83, of Russell Springs

August 29, 2022 Sean Hammond

Lillie Hensley, age 83, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, August 28 2022 at Her Residence. She was born on Sunday, December 18 1938, in Pikeville, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother – […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball, Soccer to take on Taylor County in 2A tournament matchups

August 29, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director.  Both the Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball and Soccer teams will be on the road today for matchups […]

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Laker soccer finishes third in Scotties Classic

August 29, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Sports stories online at Lakercountry.com are brought to you by Adam Ellis, Northwestern Mutual Managing Director.  The Russell County Laker Soccer team finished third in the Scotties Classic at Glasgow over the weekend. The […]

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Corps monitoring water quality in lake, river; ‘good’ so far in 2022

August 29, 2022 Derek Aaron

A water quality team of biologists with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers collected water samples in recent months, and will again this fall, from Wolf Creek Dam’s tailwater along with numerous locations in Lake […]

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Ford parade record attempt falls short in Somerset

August 29, 2022 Zac Oakes

The westbound lanes of the Cumberland Parkway were closed Saturday afternoon in an attempt to break a world record for the longest parade of Ford vehicles, but the attempt fell just short. According to the […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 7-30

    Jeff Hoover talks with Gordon Lester of the Russell County Family Resource and Youth Services Center about the annual Back to School Bash at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss free backpacks, school supplies, food, and community support available to Russell County students, along with the year-round work Family Resource Centers do to help local children and families succeed in school.

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