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RC native Roy receives scholarship funded by Pulaski Rotary Club

April 28, 2023 Derek Aaron

Current Somerset Community College student and Russell County High School graduate Isaac Roy recently met with the Somerset-Pulaski County Morning Rotary Club to receive the Jack Ford Boy Scout Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is funded […]

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LWC announces commencement dates, times

April 28, 2023 Derek Aaron

For the second consecutive year, Lindsey Wilson College in neighboring Adair County will cap off its largest class in school history at spring commencement, April 28th and 29th. Lindsey Wilson’s commencement celebration, the 117th in […]

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Rolling road blocks in Adair County on Sunday

April 28, 2023 Derek Aaron

Rolling road blocks will again affect traffic traveling the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway in neighboring Adair County on Sunday, April 30th, as crews perform overhead utility line work. Under an approved Kentucky Transportation Cabinet […]

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KY Fish and Wildlife Auction set for May 1

April 28, 2023 Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will host a live auction in May to sell surplus items and confiscated hunting and fishing equipment. Surplus property and confiscated items will be auctioned at 8 […]

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Imogene Dunbar Popplewell, age 91, of the Sunshine Community

April 27, 2023 Sean Hammond

Imogene Dunbar Popplewell, of the Sunshine Community, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center, in Somerset.  She was 91 years of age. Ms. Imogene was born July 7, 1931, […]

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Laker Baseball defeats Cumberland County

April 27, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Baseball team defeated Cumberland County at home last night. The Lakers came out on top 12-2 over the Panthers. Aidan Antle drove in three runs for the Lakers, and Trace Stringer […]

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Sheriff’s Office receives clean audit

April 27, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office recently received a clean audit from the state auditor’s office. Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon’s office recently announced that the Russell County Sheriff’s tax settlement account received what […]

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RCHS track team competes at Mercer County

April 27, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Track Team competed in Mercer County this week. Here are a few results of note from the meet. The relay team of Jozelynne Weisbrodt, Natalie Bartrug, Tyra Popplewell, and Olivia […]

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Several RC Athletics teams in action today

April 27, 2023 Zac Oakes

Several Russell County Athletics teams will be in action today. The Russell County Lady Laker Softball team will go on the road today for a district matchup with Cumberland County. The Lady Lakers and Lady […]

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RS firefighters complete search and rescue training program

April 27, 2023 Derek Aaron

Thirteen members of the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department recently completed a comprehensive training program in search and rescue techniques. The training, which lasted approximately three hours, covered a wide range of essential skills that […]

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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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