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Albany man sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute meth

November 22, 2022 Derek Aaron

An Albany man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison last week, according to Z93 Radio in Monticello. Jeremy Lynch, 42, pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more […]

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Hospital board meets this afternoon

November 22, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors meets this afternoon for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting is at 4 p.m. in the conference room at Duo Broadband in Jamestown. We’ll have details from the […]

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Debra Ann Jones, 67, of Jamestown

November 21, 2022 Sean Hammond

Debra Ann Jones, 67, of Jamestown, KY passed away Saturday, November 19th, at Russell County Hospital, Russell Springs. Debra was born in Appleton, WI on September 6, 1955, a daughter of the late Rose Mary […]

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Donnie Ralph Irwin, age 73, of Russell Springs

November 21, 2022 Sean Hammond

Donnie Ralph Irwin, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at his home.  He was 73. Born August 21, 1949, in Clinton County, he was a son of the late Shelby and Margie […]

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Shelby Andrew Coffey, age 74, of Jamestown

November 21, 2022 Sean Hammond

Shelby Andrew Coffey, age 74, of Jamestown, KY passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, at Russell County Hospital. He was born on Thursday, November 1, 1948, in Glasgow, KY.He was the son of:Mother – Dorothy […]

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Somerset Independent Schools closed this week due to illness

November 21, 2022 Zac Oakes

A neighboring school district is shutting down classes this week due to illness. According to a statement released by the school district, Somerset Independent Schools will be closed this week due to students and staff […]

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Moderate drought conditions remain in our area

November 21, 2022 Derek Aaron

There was no change in the drought status in the Lake Cumberland area in the most recent data from the U.S. Drought Index. Russell and the surrounding counties, for the most part, remain in a […]

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School board to meet this evening

November 21, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 5 p.m. in Room 114 at the Russell County ANC. The school board is expected to […]

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Russell County dispatcher graduates from academy

November 21, 2022 Zac Oakes

A Russell County 911 dispatcher has graduated from the Public Safety Dispatch Academy. Mason Grant Loy of Columbia was one of 21 members of Class 146 to graduate from the academy, which trains dispatchers in […]

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Russell Springs woman arrested on multiple charges Saturday

November 21, 2022 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested on multiple charges Saturday evening by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. According to jail records, 45-year-old Jacqueline Fox was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment second degree, terroristic threatening […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-6

    Russell Springs City Park Director Daniel Buster joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the latest improvements at the park, including construction on the new golf course and turf ballfield projects. He also shares details about the city's free Back to School Bash, featuring inflatables, games, free food, swimming, and family fun before students head back to class.

  • 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.

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