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Russell Springs man arrested on receiving stolen property charge

May 17, 2023 Derek Aaron
A Russell Springs man was arrested Tuesday night on a receiving stolen property charge, according to jail records. Joseph M. Creekmore, age 28, was arrested by Deputy Joshua Phipps with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office […]
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Tourist commission meeting moved to next week

May 17, 2023 Derek Aaron
The regular monthly board meeting of the Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission that was originally scheduled for today has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts. The commission now will hold a special-called meeting next Tuesday, May […]
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Clinton, Wayne, Casey counties to benefit from ag loans

May 17, 2023 Derek Aaron
Three neighboring counties will be benefiting from agricultural loans recently approved by the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation. Clinton County received just over $148,000 while Wayne County received $250,000 from the Beginning Farmer Loan Program, which […]
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Obituaries

Marie Badgley, age 97, of Russell Springs

May 16, 2023 Sean Hammond
Marie Badgley, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at her granddaughter’s home.  She was 97 years of age. Marie was born February 5, 1926, in Russell County, daughter of the late Larkin […]
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Strong to Severe Storms Possible Tuesday

May 16, 2023 Sean Hammond
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Lakers, Lady Lakers set to begin postseason play Wednesday

May 16, 2023 Zac Oakes
Update: These games have been postponed to Wednesday, March 17. The games are set to begin at the same times.  The Russell County Laker Baseball and Lady Laker Softball teams begin district tournament play in Albany […]
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Election and Softball coverage on air tonight

May 16, 2023 Zac Oakes
Laker Country 104.9 will have coverage of tonight’s Russell County Lady Laker Softball district tournament matchup against Clinton County, as well as coverage of the May Primary Election for statewide offices. Election coverage will begin […]
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Today is Primary Election Day

May 16, 2023 Derek Aaron
Today is Primary Election Day in Kentucky. City Hall, Royville, Webbs Crossroads, and Fonthill precinct voters can vote today at Russell Springs Elementary. Jamestown Elementary is for voters in the Jamestown, Lake, Bryan, and Rowena […]
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Collision claims the life of Adair County man

May 16, 2023 Zac Oakes
A collision on Friday claimed the life of an Adair County man. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision on South Highway 61 Friday in which a 2007 Kia […]
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Pulaski middle school teacher suspended for letting student dress as KKK member

May 16, 2023 Zac Oakes
A middle school teacher in neighboring Pulaski County has reportedly been suspended for permitting a student to dress up as a Ku Klux Klan member, according to reports. The incident happened at Southern Middle School […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-23

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.

  • Community Conversation 9-21

    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

  • Lakers vs Taylor County

    Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.

  • Community Conversation 9-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.

  • Community Conversation 9-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.

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