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Month: November 2022

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Several Russell Countians honored by Young Professionals of Lake Cumberland

November 18, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland 40 under 40 Awards were recently held at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset with several Russell Countians being honored. Lindsey Wilson Gosser of State Farm Insurance, State Rep. Josh Branscum […]

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South KY RECC having planned outage in Jabez this morning

November 18, 2022 Derek Aaron

South Kentucky RECC will have a planned outage this morning at 10 a.m. eastern/9 a.m. central as crews make necessary repairs to the Cherokee and Cook’s Chapel circuits in Jabez. The outage is expected to […]

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Russell Springs Planning and Zoning Commission reappointed for another term

November 18, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Planning and Zoning Commission were re-appointed to another two-year term. Here’s Mayor Eddie Thomas with more.

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Galito named KHSAA Soccer Official of the Year

November 18, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Donald Galito was recently selected by the Kentucky High School Athletics Association as the 2022 Soccer Outstanding Official of the Year. Galito, who lives in Russell Springs, has officiated soccer for more than […]

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KY’s October unemployment rate was 3.9%

November 18, 2022 Derek Aaron

Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary October 2022 unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency within the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The preliminary October 2022 jobless rate was up […]

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KSP investigating fatal collision in Pulaski County

November 18, 2022 Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 11 is investigating a fatal collision in the Science Hill community in neighboring Pulaski County earlier this week. According to KSP, the initial investigation indicates that a 2000 Peterbilt Semi operated […]

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KYTC wants public involvement in ‘Name the Plow’ program

November 18, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is holding their first statewide “Name the Plow” program, giving drivers a chance to name one of 14 snow trucks in the state. One truck will be named in each of […]

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Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry looking for harvested deer donations

November 18, 2022 Derek Aaron

As modern gun deer season moves on, Kentucky hunters are being urged to consider donating a harvested deer to the Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry program. Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry is a statewide hunger […]

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KDA’s annual poster, essay contest begins

November 18, 2022 Derek Aaron

Kentucky students are invited to enter the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s annual Poster and Essay Contest. Students in grades K-12 may submit a poster, an essay of 500 words or less, or a digital entry, […]

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Obituaries

Mark Anderson, age 56, of Jamestown

November 17, 2022 Sean Hammond

Mark Anderson, age 56, of Jamestown, KY passed away Thursday, November 17 2022 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on Monday, April 04 1966, in Columbus, Indiana. He was the son of: Mother […]

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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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