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Tourist commission to meet Wednesday

September 20, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission, located between KFC and Arby’s in Russell Springs, will hold their regular monthly board meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The meeting will take place in the tourist commission board […]

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LWC achieves largest-ever total enrollment

September 20, 2022 Derek Aaron

Lindsey Wilson College in neighboring Adair County has reached its largest-ever total enrollment with 3,097 students enrolled for fall 2022. This number is a 19 percent increase over the previous fall and exceeds LWC’s prior […]

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Bridge work in Adair County begins tomorrow

September 20, 2022 Derek Aaron

Beginning on Wednesday, KY 768 in neighboring Adair County will be reduced to one lane as crews perform bridge deck restorations, according to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 officials. Work is scheduled to be done […]

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Chamber meets today at noon

September 20, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce meets at noon today at Lakewood Country Club for their September regular meeting. Anita Tucker with Monticello Banking Company will be the meeting’s featured speaker, discussing “Living into our […]

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Casey County intersection closed today for drain replacement

September 20, 2022 Derek Aaron

Today, transportation office crews in neighboring Casey County are temporarily closing KY 551 at the intersection of Keith Wolford Road and Stubblefield Road to replace a cross drain beneath the roadway. Work is scheduled to […]

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RCHS Laker Band is Reserve Grand Champion at Taylor Co. Invitational

September 19, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County High School Mighty Laker Marching Band had an impressive showing on Saturday in their first competition of the season in the Taylor County Marching Invitational, finishing as Reserve Grand Champion and with […]

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School board set to meet tonight

September 19, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Board of Education meets tonight for their regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. in Room 114 on the Russell County Schools ANC. Among the items on the agenda are a Russell County […]

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Jamestown Police release August activity report

September 19, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Jamestown Police Department has released its activity report for the month of August. During the month, the department investigated three auto accidents without injury and had 145 calls for service received through dispatch. The […]

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Russell County maintains ‘yellow’ COVID status

September 19, 2022 Derek Aaron

Russell County continues to stay “yellow” in the latest COVID community level map released by the state’s department for public health. In the Lake Cumberland District, McCreary, Pulaski, Casey, Taylor, Clinton and Cumberland counties join […]

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Halloween on the Square in Jamestown set for Oct. 31

September 19, 2022 Zac Oakes

Halloween on the Square in Jamestown will be taking place once again this year. Halloween on the Jamestown Square will take place Monday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. The city is also making backup plans […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 7-29

    Jeff Hoover talks with Betty McQueary, Director of Laboratory Services at Russell County Hospital, about the hospital's annual Community Health Screening. Betty discusses the strong turnout, what tests are included in the $20 screening, the importance of early detection for conditions such as infections, anemia, and prostate cancer, and how participants can quickly access their results. She also explains the convenience of the screening process and thanks the Russell County School System and hospital staff for helping make the event a success.

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