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Developers hope to continue progress on solar project soon

May 19, 2023 Zac Oakes
Developers working on the solar project in the Mt. Olive community of Russell County say they are invested in the project and have no plans of abandoning it, despite some concerns talked about by local […]
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Jamestown moving forward with new weather radar site

May 19, 2023 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council is moving forward with a project which involves a company placing a weather radar device on a water tower in Jamestown to provide a more comprehensive look at weather systems in […]
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KSP charge Wayne Co. man with child sexual exploitation offenses

May 19, 2023 Derek Aaron
A Wayne County man has been arrested by the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch on charges related to a child sexual abuse material investigation, according to Z93 in Monticello. Nathan Otis Grandon, 57, was […]
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Youth could win $529 college savings account by reading this summer

May 19, 2023 Derek Aaron
Four Kentucky children have the opportunity to win $529 each to put toward a college savings account this year by participating in a summer reading program at a local public library, including the Russell County […]
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Kentucky unemployment rate 3.7% in April

May 19, 2023 Derek Aaron
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary April 2023 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. The April jobless rate was down 0.1 percentage points from March and was down 0.1 percentage points […]
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Fish and wildlife officials to survey select hunters

May 19, 2023 Derek Aaron
Following a successful spring turkey season that ended earlier this month and saw hunters harvest more than 35,000 birds statewide, state fish and wildlife officials say hunters should now be on the lookout for the […]
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Obituaries

James Rollin Wilson, age 89, of Russell County

May 18, 2023 Sean Hammond
James Rollin Wilson, native to the Salem community of Russell County, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Ivy Knoll Senior Living, in Covington.  He was 89 years of age. Mr. Wilson was born September […]
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RS City Council donates to high school carpentry program

May 18, 2023 Zac Oakes
The City of Russell Springs made a donation to the carpentry program at the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center in appreciation of their work for building picnic tables for the city park. Mayor […]
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Russell County voter turnout exceeds statewide turnout, among highest in area

May 18, 2023 Zac Oakes
Voter turnout in Russell County for the May primary election came in at about 21.7 percent. That exceeded the statewide turnout, which came in at about 14.4 percent. Looking at neighboring counties, Clinton County had […]
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Lakers score 15 in win over Monroe, advance to district championship tonight

May 18, 2023 Zac Oakes
Trace Stringer had a big night as the Russell County Laker Baseball team defeated Monroe County 15-5 last night to advance to the 16th District championship. Stringer finished the night with 4 hits, 2 RBI, […]
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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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