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Laker Baseball plays in state tournament this morning

June 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball team will play in the opening round of the Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Kentucky state tournament this morning. The Lakers, champions of the 4th Region, will take on 8th Region champion Simon Kenton this […]
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Thursday events at the Russell County Jaycees Fair

June 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
The demolition derby will take center stage at the Russell County Jaycees Fair tonight. The carnival will open at 6 p.m. tonight at the fair, and then the demolition derby will take place at 7 […]
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Russell County Fair floral hall winners

June 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
Winners from the Russell County Fair Floral Hall have been announced. Floral Hall Grand Champions were: Bea Massengill – Flowers Sherry Redmon – Baked Foods Brittany Fox – Photography Erin Wolford – Art and Paintings […]
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May brought nearly 11 inches of rain to Russell County

June 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
Last month saw a significant amount of rain in Russell County. The Russell County Mesonet site recorded 10.6 inches of rain in Russell County last month with five days of recording at least half-an-inch of […]
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Pair of local students named to Dean’s List at Morehead State University

June 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
A pair of local students were named to the Dean’s List at Morehead State University. Hunter Thomas and Grace Watkins, both of Russell Springs, were named to the Dean’s List at Morehead State for the […]
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Commodity distribution is today

June 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
The monthly commodity distribution with Feeding America and the Russell County Fiscal Court will take place today with some notable changes. Due to the fair going on, commodity distribution will take place at Russell Springs […]
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Bluegrass Signature Series returning in December, January

June 6, 2024 Zac Oakes
By Larry Vaught The Bluegrass Signature Series — part of the Grind Session — will make several stops in Kentucky during the 2024-25 basketball season and bring some of the nation’s best high school age […]
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Laker Baseball takes on Simon Kenton in state tournament tomorrow

June 5, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball team will play in the opening round of the Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Kentucky state tournament tomorrow morning. The Lakers, champions of the 4th Region, will take on 8th Region champion Simon Kenton tomorrow […]
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Wednesday events at the Russell County Jaycees Fair

June 5, 2024 Zac Oakes
Events continue tonight at the Russell County Jaycees Fair. The carnival will open at 6 p.m. and then events get underway at 7. There will be wrestling with USWF in the pavilion at 7, along […]
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Jamestown Council, school board candidates running unopposed ; 8 file for RS Council

June 5, 2024 Zac Oakes
Several elected officials will be running unopposed this fall, as yesterday saw the end of the candidate filing period. The six incumbents on the Jamestown City Council will run unopposed, and the three incumbent school […]
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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.

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    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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