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Russell Springs City Park to close for Christmas decorating

October 25, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Park will be closed today as city workers begin decorating the park with Christmas decorations. The city plans to offer a drive-thru Christmas lights display beginning after Thanksgiving. People will be […]
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Hospital board set to meet today

October 25, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting today. The meeting will take place at 4 p.m. in the boardroom at Duo Broadband in Jamestown. We’ll have more from the […]
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Lady Laker Volleyball in region tournament action tonight

October 25, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Volleyball team will be in 4th Region Tournament action tonight at South Warren High School. The Lady Lakers will take on Allen County-Scottsville tonight at 7 p.m.  
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NWS releases winter outlook for Ohio Valley region

October 25, 2022 Derek Aaron
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued their outlook for the upcoming 2022-23 winter season in the Ohio Valley region, with January and February possibly leaning warm and wet, with an increased risk of […]
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Deadly shooting investigation underway in Pulaski County

October 25, 2022 Zac Oakes
A deadly shooting investigation is underway in neighboring Pulaski County. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, a 49-year-old Somerset man, identified as Gregory N. Ramsey, was shot and killed early Monday morning on Ash […]
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RCMS Football falls in state tournament to Corbin

October 24, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Football team fell in the second round of the state tournament to the Corbin Redhounds on Saturday. The Lakers fell by a score 0f 32-14. The Lakers will now travel […]
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Laker band places second in Class 3A West Regional

October 24, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Mighty Laker Marching Band placed second overall and with a Distinguished Rating in the KMEA Class 3A West Regionals at Warren East High School in Bowling Green on Saturday. With that finish, […]
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Laker Football falls at home to ACS

October 24, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Laker Football team fell at home Friday night in the final home game of the season to the Allen County-Scottsville Patriots. The Lakers fell to 1-8 on the season with the 29-6 loss to […]
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RS Fire Department works two fires early Sunday

October 24, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell Springs Fire Department worked two fires during the early morning hours on Sunday, according to Russell Springs Fire Chief Bobby Johnson. The fire department was first dispatched out at 4:12 a.m. to a […]
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Salem Elementary sees mixed results in new state data

October 24, 2022 Zac Oakes
New data released on last year’s state assessments provided a mixed bag of results for Salem Elementary. Salem Elementary received a score of 64 overall, which placed the school in the medium, or yellow, color […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-24

    Susan Toby, chairperson of the Lake Cumberland Walk to End Alzheimer’s, joins Jeff Hoover to discuss Alzheimer’s awareness, early warning signs, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and how the community can support families affected by the disease. Toby also shares details about the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Somerset on September 27th and how listeners can participate or support the cause.

  • Lakers vs Adair County

    Russell County vs Adair County from Friday, August 21st.

  • Community Conversation 8-19

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School FFA state champion public speakers Piper Garmon and recent graduate Kendall Melton. The two share their experiences competing at the state level, their winning speeches, and how FFA has helped them build confidence, discover opportunities, and prepare for their futures in agriculture and education.

  • Community Conversation 8-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.

  • Community Conversation 8-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Schools Director of Security Jackie Grider about school safety, the role of school resource officers, summer training, and the importance of building trust with students, parents, and the community. Grider also shares his personal commitment to helping students make positive choices and succeed.

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