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Miniard joins Russell Springs Police

January 5, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police welcomed a new police officer on Tuesday. Mason Miniard has joined the Russell Springs Police Department as an officer-in-training, where he will work with a senior officer before going to training at […]

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No school in Russell County Thursday or Friday

January 5, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will be closed and utilize Non-Traditional Instruction on Thursday, Jan. 6 and Friday, Jan. 7, per Superintendent Michael Ford. Students will need their devices to start NTI on Thursday and are expected […]

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Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency offering parenting classes

January 5, 2022 Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency is offering free parenting classes. The classes are online and begin Jan. 26. and will be from 9-11:30 a.m. CT. Topics include child development, importance of reading, banking/budgeting, choosing […]

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Winter Storm Warning for Russell County

January 5, 2022 Sean Hammond

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ TO 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ THURSDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. […]

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Who will be on the ballot in 2022?

January 5, 2022 Zac Oakes

The deadline for partisan office filing has passed, and here is a look at who will be on the ballot as of now in 2022. Those filing for nonpartisan offices still have until June 7 […]

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House committee approves filing deadline extension

January 5, 2022 Zac Oakes

A Kentucky House of Representatives committee has approved a bill that would extend the filing deadline for candidates in the 2022 primary elections to January 25. The current deadline is Friday, Jan. 7. This also […]

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KSP releases December activity report

January 5, 2022 Zac Oakes

During the month of December 2021, there were 19 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area. There was one fatal collision during the month of December in the Post […]

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KSP offers tips on winter weather kits for your vehicle

January 5, 2022 Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY – Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) are preparing for Thursday’s winter weather as snow and ice are predicted to impact the commonwealth. KSP asks motorists to be aware of […]

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Troy S. Burchett, age 53, of Jamestown

January 5, 2022 Sean Hammond

Troy S. Burchett, 53, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Monday, January 3rd, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. Troy was born in Columbia, KY on March 29, 1968, a son of the late Janet […]

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Boil Water Advisory in Russell Springs

January 5, 2022 Derek Aaron

A boil water advisory is in effect at the corner of US 127 and Highway 619 near the Shell station in Russell Springs, according to Public Works Director Terry Russell. There is a hydrant repair […]

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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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