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School board to meet this morning

August 19, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session this morning. The meeting is special-called as the meeting was moved to the morning instead of the evening due to open house events at […]

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Child killed in officer-involved crash in Pulaski County

August 19, 2024 Zac Oakes

A child was killed in an officer-involved crash in neighboring Pulaski County. According to Kentucky State Police Post 11, 31-year-old Officer Derrick A. Glover of Nancy was operating his Dodge Durango police vehicle while off-duty […]

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Carl “Whitey” Mings, age 75, of Columbia

August 18, 2024 Zac Oakes

Carl “Whitey” Mings, 75, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024 at Russell County Hospital. Born at home on October 22, 1948, in Columbia, Kentucky to the late Harlin and Tolou Mings.  […]

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RCHS, RCMS open houses take place Monday

August 17, 2024 Zac Oakes

Open house events at Russell County High School and Russell County Middle School will take place Monday evening. Open house at the high school gets underway Monday at 5 p.m. The high school open house […]

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School board to meet Monday morning

August 17, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session Monday morning. The meeting is special-called as the meeting was moved to the morning instead of the evening due to open house events at […]

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Bluegrass Festival continues today

August 17, 2024 Zac Oakes

The 20th annual Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival at the KOA Campground continues today. The music gets underway at 2 this afternoon with David Osborne and Friends, followed by C.F. Bailey & Shadow Ridge at 3:30, […]

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Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department responds to house fire on West 80

August 16, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on West Highway 80 Thursday afternoon. Firefighters were called out at around 3:30 Thursday afternoon to a call of a fire at a house […]

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Lady Laker Soccer picks up another shutout win

August 16, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Laker Soccer team picked up another shutout victory, defeating Glasgow 8-0 yesterday to improve to 2-0 on the season. Addison Coffey scored 4 goals for Russell County, Madison Weisbrodt scored 3 […]

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Laker Football opens season in one week

August 16, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team will open its season in one week, hosting Adair County at the new Finley Field at the First National Bank Athletic Complex. The Lakers will take on the Indians with the […]

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RCMS 8th graders pick up win at Casey County

August 16, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker basketball teams went on the road to Casey County last night. The 8th grade team picked up a victory, coming out on top by a score of 43-34. […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 7-31

    Jeff Hoover talks with Dr. Emiley Button, Director of Nursing at Lindsey Wilson University, about the school's new fully online RN to BSN program. They discuss how the program helps working nurses earn their bachelor's degree, partnerships with area hospitals and Somerset Community College, tuition assistance opportunities, and the growing demand for nurses across Kentucky.

  • Community Conversation 7-30

    Jeff Hoover talks with Gordon Lester of the Russell County Family Resource and Youth Services Center about the annual Back to School Bash at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss free backpacks, school supplies, food, and community support available to Russell County students, along with the year-round work Family Resource Centers do to help local children and families succeed in school.

  • Community Conversation 7-29

    Jeff Hoover talks with Betty McQueary, Director of Laboratory Services at Russell County Hospital, about the hospital's annual Community Health Screening. Betty discusses the strong turnout, what tests are included in the $20 screening, the importance of early detection for conditions such as infections, anemia, and prostate cancer, and how participants can quickly access their results. She also explains the convenience of the screening process and thanks the Russell County School System and hospital staff for helping make the event a success.

  • Community Conversation 7-28

    Former Laker football coach Lucas Ford discusses taking over as director of the Russell County Youth Football League. He shares details on upcoming registration dates, a free youth football camp, and plans to grow the program by teaching fundamentals, building character, and creating a strong foundation for the future of Laker football. Lucas also highlights the importance of community support and getting young athletes involved early in the game.

  • Community Conversation 7-27

    Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart discusses one of the library's biggest summers ever, with record attendance at programs and events, including the popular RCPL Con. He also shares updates on The Green project, featuring a new sensory play space, walking trail, and community pavilion, while highlighting upcoming back-to-school initiatives, tutoring opportunities, and expanded programming designed to serve families and students throughout the year.

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