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RCHS Volleyball advances to 2A sectional championship

August 29, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball team advanced to the Kentucky 2A Section 4 championship with a 3-0 win over LaRue County in the semifinals last night. The first set went down to the wire […]

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Laker Band competes at Mark Twain Exhibition

August 29, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Laker Band competed in the Mark Twain Exhibition in Adair County over the weekend. The exhibition serves as one of the final tune-ups for the marching season. The Laker Band will play in its […]

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Lady Laker Soccer picks up big district win over Clinton County

August 29, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker Soccer team picked up a big win over district rival Clinton County last night. The Lady Lakers took down the Lady Bulldogs by a score of 10-0. Five different Lady Lakers scored […]

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Latest LCDHD Restaurant and Retail inspections

August 29, 2023 Zac Oakes

The following is the latest retail and restaurant inspections report from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department. Little Caesars Pizza – 100 percent Java Springs – 99 percent – No paper towels at hand wash […]

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Salem Elementary a finalist for $100,000 playground equipment grant

August 29, 2023 Zac Oakes

Salem Elementary is a finalist for a $100,000 grant that would provide new playground equipment for the school. The winner is determined by voting and you can cast your vote daily here. The contest is […]

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Laker Soccer on the road at Casey County today

August 29, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Laker Soccer team goes on the road to Casey County today. The Lakers and Rebels are scheduled to face off at 5 p.m. CT. Russell County enters with a record of 4-2-2 while Casey […]

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RCMS Football defeats Hart County

August 29, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Football team defeated Hart County over the weekend. The Lakers came out on top by a score of 34-12. Myles Davis scored three touchdowns for the Lakers, and Christian Williams […]

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Army Corps of Engineers reopens Holmes Bend Beach in Adair County

August 29, 2023 Zac Oakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently reopened Holmes Bend Beach in Adair County. The beach was closed for a week due to unsafe E. coli levels, but the weekly samples were within the safe […]

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Laker Football drops close game at Somerset

August 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team lost a close one at Somerset Friday night, falling 28-24 to the Briar Jumpers. The Lakers held a 24-21 lead late in the fourth quarter, but the Briar Jumpers […]

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Russell Springs man sentenced to 30 years for production of child pornography

August 28, 2023 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison last week after previously pleading guilty to production of child pornography. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky, […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 8-3

    Jeff Hoover is joined by marriage and family therapist Joy Jones to discuss an upcoming community seminar focused on human trafficking awareness. Jones shares her experience working with survivors, explains common warning signs of exploitation, and talks about how parents, educators, churches, and community members can help protect vulnerable individuals through education and awareness.

  • Community Conversation 7-31

    Jeff Hoover talks with Dr. Emiley Button, Director of Nursing at Lindsey Wilson University, about the school's new fully online RN to BSN program. They discuss how the program helps working nurses earn their bachelor's degree, partnerships with area hospitals and Somerset Community College, tuition assistance opportunities, and the growing demand for nurses across Kentucky.

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