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RCMS Lady Laker Basketball wins on the road at Casey County

August 26, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball teams picked up wins on the road at Casey County Thursday night. The 7th grade came away with a 33-3 win, while the 8th grade picked up […]

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Webb: Salem Elementary’s school year off to great start

August 26, 2022 Derek Aaron

Salem Elementary Principal K.J. Webb is happy with how the start of school unfolded and commended parents for their cooperation in the student drop-off and pick-up lines to start the new school year… To keep […]

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RCHS Soccer teams fall in road matchups

August 26, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Laker and Lady Laker soccer teams fell in road matchups against Hart County and Pulaski County Thursday night. The Lakers fell by a score of 2-1 against Hart County at […]

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JPD releases July activity report

August 26, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Jamestown Police Department this week released its activity report for the month of July. During the month, the department investigated three auto accidents without injury, one auto accident with injury and 143 calls for […]

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Special Session in Frankfort to address EKY flood funding

August 26, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Legislature is meeting in Special Session this week, as called for by Gov. Andy Beshear, to address funding for the eastern Kentucky counties that were devastated by flooding last month. Keith West files […]

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Lakers host Jumpers at Finley Field tonight

August 26, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers will host the Somerset Briar Jumpers at Finley Field tonight. Both the Lakers and Jumpers enter tonight’s contest at 1-0 after picking up a win in Week 1. The Lakers defeated […]

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Wayne County man sentenced to 70 years on rape charges

August 26, 2022 Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man was sentenced to 70 years in prison after being found guilty of eight counts of rape. Circuit Judge Vernon Miniard sentenced Jose Anibal Figuerda Sanchez to the jury-recommended 70 years. A […]

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Russell County unemployment drops nearly one percent

August 26, 2022 Zac Oakes

The unemployment rate in Russell County fell nearly one percent from a year ago, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. A new report released on Thursday shows Russell County’s unemployment rate dropped from 6.1 […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball picks up district win over Metcalfe

August 26, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team continued its hot start to the season with a three sets to zero victory over district rival Metcalfe County Thursday night. The Lady Lakers easily took the first […]

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Fiscal Court, School Board to hold special-called meetings today

August 26, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court and Board of Education will each hold special-called meetings today. The school board will hold a special-called meeting at 9:30 a.m. and the fiscal court will hold its special-called meeting […]

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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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