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Wayne County man found dead in burned camper Sunday

October 24, 2022 Derek Aaron
A death investigation is underway in neighboring Wayne County, according to WKYM radio in Monticello. Wayne County Coroner Gordon Hicks was called to the Murl community on Sunday afternoon to investigate the death of 69-year-old […]
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Portion of Kendall Campground closing for erosion control project

October 24, 2022 Derek Aaron
Portions of Kendall Campground and the Day Use Area below Wolf Creek Dam, including its boat ramp and roadway along the riverside campground, are closed for repairs today through early April 2023 to rehabilitate flood […]
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Dunnville teen killed in early morning wreck Saturday

October 24, 2022 Derek Aaron
A Dunnville teenager was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Taylor County during the early morning hours on Saturday, according to authorities. Dalton Weddle, age 18, was driving a 2018 Chevrolet truck on private property […]
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Chamber gives out awards at annual banquet

October 24, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Russell County Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet at the Lake Cumberland State Resort Park last week where they honored several local businesses and individuals with awards. Hymn and Heir received the New […]
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John Neal Wooldridge, Sr., age 88, of Jamestown

October 23, 2022 Sean Hammond
John Neal Wooldridge, Sr., of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2022, at Russell County Hospital. He was 88 years of age. Born February 26, 1934, in Sewellton, Kentucky, he was a son of the […]
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Jeff Wilson, age 59, of Russell Springs

October 23, 2022 Sean Hammond
Jeff Wilson, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Friday, October 22, 2022, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was 59 years of age. Born June 8, 1963, in Cincinnati, […]
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Vickie Lynn Bernard, age 63, of Russell Springs

October 22, 2022 Sean Hammond
Vickie Lynn Bernard, of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, in Somerset.  She was 63 years of age. Born May 19, 1959, in Shelbyville, Indiana, she was […]
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Russell County yellow on new COVID map

October 22, 2022 Zac Oakes
Russell County is in the yellow category on the latest COVID map. Russell County is in the medium spread category, along with neighboring Clinton and Cumberland counties. The remainder of the neighboring counties are in […]
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Jamestown Council approves city tax decrease

October 21, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council voted to approve the second reading of an ordinance that lowers the city tax rate at its meeting last night. Real and personal property will be taxed at 15.8 cents per […]
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RCHS Band Director Curtis Ervin likes his band’s chances at regionals

October 21, 2022 Derek Aaron
Russell County High School Mighty Laker Band Director Curtis Ervin said his Laker band is ready for this weekend’s Class 3A regional competition at Warren East High School in Bowling Green but he also respects […]
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    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.

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    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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