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Dunnville man facing several charges after leading police on multi-county chase

July 17, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Dunnville man is facing several charges after he led state police and other law enforcement agencies on a chase through Casey, Russell, and Adair counties. According to jail records, 42-year-old William S. Phelps faces […]

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KSP arrests Jamestown man on drug charges

July 17, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested by Kentucky State Police on drug charges over the weekend. According to jail records, 50-year-old Shane M. Grant was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, […]

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Two NKY teens die in weekend boating accident on Lake Cumberland

July 17, 2023 Zac Oakes

Two northern Kentucky teens died following a weekend boating accident on Lake Cumberland. According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, the accident occurred Friday at about 11:45 a.m. CT near the Woodson Bend […]

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Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County on drug charges

July 17, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County on drug charges Friday. According to jail records, 48-year-old Michael Ray Miniard was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of […]

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Russell County 10U team wins tournament opener

July 14, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County 10U baseball team won its tournament opener in the Ohio Valley Regional yesterday, defeating Jessamine County 6-0. The team is scheduled to play two games today, with the first game getting underway […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on gun, wanton endangerment charges

July 14, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on gun and wanton endangerment charges. According to jail records, 38-year-old Joshua Michael Bunch was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and […]

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Mayor Thomas talks improvements at City Park

July 14, 2023 Zac Oakes

A big topic at last night’s Russell Springs City Council meeting was recent improvements at the City Park, including the installation of new pickle ball courts, a basketball court, and some improvements coming to the […]

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Sheriff’s Office releases June report

July 14, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its monthly report for the month of June. The sheriff’s office responded to 488 calls for service, made 33 arrests, responded to 11 domestic calls, and worked 20 traffic […]

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Golf carts once again a topic at fiscal court meeting

July 14, 2023 Zac Oakes

Golf carts were once again a topic at the Russell County Fiscal Court meeting. The issue has been raised a few times in the past, as some residents who lived off Highway 1383 near Lake […]

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Jamestown man arrested in Columbia after fleeing police

July 14, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested in Columbia after reportedly attempting to flee police. Yesterday evening, officers with the Columbia Police Department and Adair County Sheriff’s Office attempted to serve a warrant on 35-year-old Nathan Harden. […]

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  • Lakers vs Adair County

    Russell County vs Adair County from Friday, August 21st.

  • Community Conversation 8-19

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School FFA state champion public speakers Piper Garmon and recent graduate Kendall Melton. The two share their experiences competing at the state level, their winning speeches, and how FFA has helped them build confidence, discover opportunities, and prepare for their futures in agriculture and education.

  • Community Conversation 8-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.

  • Community Conversation 8-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Schools Director of Security Jackie Grider about school safety, the role of school resource officers, summer training, and the importance of building trust with students, parents, and the community. Grider also shares his personal commitment to helping students make positive choices and succeed.

  • 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.

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