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No traffic light to be placed at 127/70 intersection in Casey County

June 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
Two months after a collision that claimed three lives, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has released a statement saying no traffic light will be placed at the intersection of Highway 127 and Highway 70 in neighboring […]
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Nick Mingione understands recruiting and evaluating players are two different things

June 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
By Larry Vaught Kentucky baseball coach Nick Mingione said recruiting and evaluating are “two different things,” especially when it comes to the transfer portal. “The evaluation piece you have to nail it. That’s where it […]
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School board to meet this morning

June 11, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session this morning. The school board will take up a couple agenda items, including the use of a school bus by Russell Springs First Baptist […]
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Lorena C. Holt, 89, of Jamestown

June 10, 2024 Sean Hammond
Lorena C. Holt, 89, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 9th, at home. Lorena was born in Ammons Bottom, KY on December 30, 1934, a daughter of the late Mary Lorena (Ballow) and Paul […]
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Laker Baseball season comes to an end in state quarterfinals

June 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Baseball team was among the final eight teams standing in the state tournament, but saw their season come to an end in the state quarterfinals on Saturday. The Lakers fell to […]
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Wilson pleads guilty to charges stemming from deadly 2019 wreck

June 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Russell County man entered a guilty plea in court last week with charges stemming from a deadly wreck that occurred in 2019. 45-year-old Billy J. Wilson was facing multiple charges, including murder, stemming from […]
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Transfer Ansley Almonor will not be overwhelmed by UK fan base

June 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky basketball fans can sometimes overwhelm a player with their attention but that should not be a problem for Fairleigh Dickson transfer Ansley Almoner. “If people reach out to me, I am […]
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Fiscal court to meet this morning

June 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting this morning. The court will meet at 10 a.m. in the courtroom of the old Russell County Courthouse. The meeting is open to the […]
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Russell County Fair event results

June 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
As the Russell County Fair wrapped up over the weekend, we have results from several events at the fair. In Friday’s KTPA Truck and Tractor Pulls, Kent Anderson of Russell Springs finished third in the […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on multiple charges

June 10, 2024 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested on multiple charges early Saturday morning. According to reports, 27-year-old Jordan Grant was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, indecent […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-25

    Jeff Hoover talks with Cloyd Bumgardner, Deputy Pulaski County Judge-Executive and longtime educator, about the upcoming Technology Showcase at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. They discuss the free regional event, which will feature robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing, skilled trades, electric vehicles and more, along with opportunities for students and the public to explore careers in technology.

  • 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.

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