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Details still sparse regarding Eli death investigation

December 28, 2022 Zac Oakes

Details are still sparse regarding an investigation into a death in the Eli community over the weekend. According to Russell County Coroner Mark Coots, 40-year-old Bryan J. Brummett of Russell Springs was pronounced deceased at Russell […]

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Hospital board mulling multi-million dollar cyber security upgrade

December 28, 2022 Derek Aaron

The Board of Directors at Russell County Hospital tabled an issue at a special called meeting on Tuesday that could cost the local healthcare facility approximately $2.5 million if approved. The issue at hand involves […]

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Stonebreaker leaving Casey County for Adair County

December 28, 2022 Zac Oakes

Casey County High School Football coach Steve Stonebreaker will be leaving his position as the head coach of the Rebels football program for a coaching job at another neighboring county. Stonebreaker will take over as […]

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Maintenance crews working multiple water line breaks

December 28, 2022 Zac Oakes

City maintenance crews from Russell Springs and Jamestown are working multiple water line breaks due to the extremely cold temperatures that hit the county over the weekend. The temperatures that were below zero at times […]

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Lakers, Lady Lakers back in action tonight

December 28, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will be back in action tonight. The Lady Lakers will host the Banker’s Hardwood Classic, with Russell County playing Green County beginning at 5 p.m. The […]

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Blood drive Thursday as supply reaches critically low level

December 28, 2022 Derek Aaron

With the monthly Russell County Community Blood Drive on Thursday, the Kentucky Blood Center is asking for blood donors after the local supply has reached critically low levels in recent weeks. The local drive takes […]

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JES spared of damage after sprinkler line bursts

December 28, 2022 Derek Aaron

The extreme cold temperatures over the holiday weekend did a number on various pipes around the county and in one case, the Russell County School System was spared of major damages when a sprinkler line […]

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Wolf Creek Dam to undergo $109M spillway gates replacement

December 28, 2022 Zac Oakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to begin a spillway gates replacement project on Wolf Creek Dam that will cost more than $109 million. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Nashville District awarded […]

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Boil water advisory in Russell Springs

December 27, 2022 Derek Aaron

The city of Russell Springs has announced a boil water advisory for the areas of Shepherd Drive, Village Drive, Rose Street, Woodland Drive, Gentry Mill Road, Lakeview Drive, Old Columbia Road from Tonkin Drive to […]

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Sharon Grant Warbiany, age 68, of Alsip

December 27, 2022 Sean Hammond

Sharon Warbiany (nee Grant), 68, of Alsip, passed away suddenly on December 20th, 2022. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky to the late Charles and Reva Rae (nee Hill) Grant. She is survived by her […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-12

    Superintendent Michael Ford joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the start of the new school year, the latest progress on the new middle school, the completed Laker Band practice area, school facility priorities, teacher recruitment, and the need for substitute teachers across the district.

  • Community Conversation 8-10

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.

  • 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.

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