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Russell County drops to “green” in COVID spread level this week

September 26, 2022 Derek Aaron

Russell County is now “green” in the latest COVID community level map released by the state’s department for public health. In the Lake Cumberland District, Adair, Green, Clinton and Cumberland counties join Russell County in […]

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Lakers drop district game to Warren Central

September 25, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Laker football team fell to district foe Warren Central 36-9 at Dragon Stadium in Bowling Green this past Friday night. It was the Dragon’s first home victory since beating Warren East on […]

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Della “Doris” Gosser Brown, age 98, Russell County Native

September 24, 2022 Sean Hammond

Della “Doris” Gosser Brown passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at Glen Ridge Health Campus in Louisville, Kentucky on September 23, 2022. She was born July 11, 1924 in the Irvin Store community of Russell County […]

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RCMS Lady Laker Basketball sweeps Casey County

September 23, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball teams went head-to-head with Casey County last night. All three teams came away with wins.  The 6th grade team finished with a 28-9 win with Bianca Coffey […]

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Lady Laker Volleyball wins district matchup with Cumberland County

September 23, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Volleyball team continued its winning ways on Thursday, winning 3-0 on the road in a district match against Cumberland County.  The Lady Lakers improve to 17-1 on the season with the win, […]

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Laker Football takes on Warren Central in big district game tonight

September 23, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team will go on the road tonight for a district matchup with the Warren Central Dragons.  Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.  The Lakers will look for win number two […]

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Anthony “Tony” Hall, age 66, of Russell Springs

September 23, 2022 Sean Hammond

Anthony Dale “Tony” Hall, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at his home.  He was 66 years of age. Tony was born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 23, 1956, son of […]

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Rodney Dale Snow, age 73, of Russell Springs

September 23, 2022 Sean Hammond

Rodney Dale Snow, age 73, of Russell Springs, KY entered eternal peace Monday, September 19, 2022, in Albany, KY. Rodney was born Wednesday, May 18, 1949, to the late Charlie “Bryant” and Bessie Rue Cook […]

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RCHS Band to compete in Mark Twain Invitational tomorrow

September 23, 2022 Derek Aaron

Coming off an excellent finish in the Taylor County Invitational last weekend, the Russell County High School Mighty Laker Marching Band is back competing tomorrow at Adair County High School in the annual Mark Twain […]

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Chamber of commerce holds golf scramble

September 23, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce held their 23rd annual golf scramble on Thursday at Lakewood Country Club with a large number of local teams participating. In the end, however, it was the city of […]

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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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