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Month: January 2024

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Woodland Farms Foundation to supply money for students to use at book fairs

January 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools made a big announcement at last night’s board of education meeting. The Woodland Farms Foundation will be supplying money for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade to be able to use at […]

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RCMS Basketball teams sweep Southern

January 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams swept Southern Middle School on 8th grade night at the middle school last night. The 8th grade won 47-39. 7th grade won 38-28. 6th grade won 29-20.  

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More than 40 dogs saved from ‘deplorable conditions’ in Casey County

January 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

More than 40 dogs were rescued from what is being described as deplorable conditions in neighboring Casey County. The nonprofit Animal Rescue Corps was called in for what is being referred to as Operation Frozen […]

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Anderson honored for 37 years of service to Jamestown

January 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

A long-time employee of the City of Jamestown was recognized at last week’s city council meeting. Dale Anderson was recognized by Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton and the city council to kick off last week’s meeting. […]

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Adair judge executive cancels fiscal court meeting over reported threat; sheriff says he’s not heard of any threat

January 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

In an odd turn of events in neighboring Adair County, Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant has canceled the regular called meeting of the Adair Fiscal Court for tonight. Bryant cited “some threats and safety issues” […]

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Local students receive academic honors at Campbellsville University

January 23, 2024 Zac Oakes

Several local students received academic honors at Campbellsville University for the Fall 2023 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List were Jayden Anderson and Charlton Wooldridge of Russell Springs and Simon Roethle and Owen Tipton […]

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Lauren J. Antle, age 75, Formerly of Russell Springs

January 22, 2024 Sean Hammond

Lauren J. Antle, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Alsip, Illinois.  She was 75 years of age. Born January 29, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, she was a daughter of the […]

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Lakers, Lady Lakers scheduled for district doubleheader at Cumberland County tonight

January 22, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams are scheduled to go on the road for a district doubleheader at Cumberland County tonight. The Lady Lakers and Lady Panthers are scheduled to play in […]

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Two men rescued on Cumberland River after boat overturns

January 22, 2024 Zac Oakes

Two men from Alabama were rescued from the Cumberland River after their boat overturned Saturday morning. According to Russell County Search and Rescue, emergency crews were called out Saturday morning at around 8:30 to a […]

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Jamestown, Russell Springs approve increase in 911 funding

January 22, 2024 Zac Oakes

Both the cities of Jamestown and Russell Springs have approved increases in funding for the interlocal E-911 agreement. At each of the last city council meetings, the city councils in Jamestown and Russell Springs approved […]

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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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