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Month: February 2024

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Lady Lakers to play for district championship tonight

February 29, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Basketball team will play for a 16th District Championship tonight. The Lady Lakers will take on the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets beginning at 7 p.m. at Russell County High School. […]

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Line of storms cause damage, knocked out power to 700+ throughout county

February 29, 2024 Zac Oakes

A line of storms that made its way through the county yesterday morning brought high winds that knocked down trees and caused power outages throughout the community. South Kentucky RECC reported more than 700 power […]

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Three Russell County teachers selected for CU Excellence in Teaching Awards

February 29, 2024 Zac Oakes

Three Russell County teachers have been selected for the 2024 Campbellsville University Excellence in Teaching Awards. Penny Lester from Salem Elementary, Marquita Robinson from Russell County Middle School and Rebecca Walters from Russell County High […]

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SCC student from Russell County to donate a kidney over spring break

February 29, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Somerset Community College student and Russell County native will be taking time during the upcoming spring break to donate a kidney to a stranger. Cherish Strunk, age 25, is a Russell County native and […]

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Sheriff’s Office adds new deputy

February 29, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has a new deputy. Sheriff Derek Polston announced the addition of William Greer to the sheriff’s office earlier this week. Greer’s prior law enforcement experience includes serving 20 years with […]

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Bill would allow paid family leave insurance for lost wages

February 29, 2024 Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature would allow voluntary paid family leave insurance to be available to Kentucky employers, who would choose whether to offer it as a benefit to their employees. Charles […]

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Nine indicted by grand jury

February 28, 2024 Zac Oakes

Nine individuals were indicted by a Russell County grand jury yesterday. Those indicted included the following individuals: Troy Doss, age 49 of Jamestown, charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, possession of drug […]

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Lakers see season come to an end with loss to Metcalfe in district tournament

February 28, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team saw its season come to an end last night, falling in the district tournament to the Metcalfe County Hornets. The Lakers entered last night’s game as the 1 seed […]

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Anchor of Hope Food Pantry helping many local students, families

February 28, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Anchor of Hope Food Pantry on the Russell County Middle School and High School campus has served several families and students since opening this fall. According to the Russell County School District, the pantry […]

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RCHS students will get head start on teaching careers thanks to new apprenticeship opportunity

February 28, 2024 Zac Oakes

Six Russell County High School students will get a head start on their teaching careers because of an apprenticeship opportunity that will fast-track their college education. Anna Gosser, Emma Grider, Amy McGowan, Saturn Taryn Walsh, […]

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  • 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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    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.

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    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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