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Labor Day closings

August 31, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Labor Day holiday brings several closings across the county on Monday. City Halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs will be closed on Monday, along with the courthouse and judicial center. Schools will also be […]
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Corps of Engineers emphasizing water safety for holiday weekend

August 31, 2024 Zac Oakes
The United States Army Corps of Engineers is emphasizing water safety on Lake Cumberland and other area lakes as Labor Day weekend arrives. Officials with the Nashville District say there have been 12 water-related fatalities […]
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Columbia Police to assist county for next month

August 31, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Columbia Police Department issued a release earlier this week announcing they will be assisting with calls in Adair County. Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots and Police Chief Evan Burton announced they will assist the Adair […]
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Branscum receives KY Chamber MVP Award

August 31, 2024 Zac Oakes
State Representative Josh Branscum of Russell County recently received the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce MVP Award. Branscum was presented the award at the most recent Russell County Chamber of Commerce meeting by Kentucky Chamber Senior […]
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Obituaries

Victoria Lynn Daniel, age 57, of Russell Springs

August 30, 2024 Sean Hammond
    Victoria Lynn Daniel, age 57, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Russell County Hospital. She was born on Friday, December 09, 1966, in Shelbyville, Indiana. She was the daughter […]
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Laker Football to host Somerset tonight

August 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Football team is back at home tonight, hosting Somerset at Finley Field at the First National Bank Athletic Complex. The Lakers and Briar Jumpers will kick off at 7 p.m. The […]
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Lady Laker Volleyball sweeps Clinton County

August 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Volleyball team swept Clinton County at home last night, with the freshman, JV, and varsity teams defeating the Lady Bulldogs. The varsity team won 3 sets to 0, while the JV and […]
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More controversy with Adair Sheriff’s Office, as deputies reportedly have contentious meeting with Judge Executive

August 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
More controversy is brewing in neighboring Adair County, as multiple deputies reportedly had a meeting with Adair County Judge Executive Larry Bryant on Wednesday that turned contentious after Sheriff Josh Brockman had submitted his retirement […]
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RCHS Soccer teams finish with ties in road matchups

August 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School Laker and Lady Laker Soccer teams both finished with ties in road matchups yesterday. The Lakers went on the road to Barren County with the game finishing in a 1-1 […]
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Adair County coroner resigns after meeting with judge executive

August 30, 2024 Zac Oakes
A second elected official in neighboring Adair County has resigned after a meeting with County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant. Just a day after Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman announced his retirement, Adair County Coroner […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Lakers vs Adair County

    Russell County vs Adair County from Friday, August 21st.

  • Community Conversation 8-19

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School FFA state champion public speakers Piper Garmon and recent graduate Kendall Melton. The two share their experiences competing at the state level, their winning speeches, and how FFA has helped them build confidence, discover opportunities, and prepare for their futures in agriculture and education.

  • Community Conversation 8-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.

  • Community Conversation 8-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Schools Director of Security Jackie Grider about school safety, the role of school resource officers, summer training, and the importance of building trust with students, parents, and the community. Grider also shares his personal commitment to helping students make positive choices and succeed.

  • 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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