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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 8-24

    Susan Toby, chairperson of the Lake Cumberland Walk to End Alzheimer’s, joins Jeff Hoover to discuss Alzheimer’s awareness, early warning signs, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and how the community can support families affected by the disease. Toby also shares details about the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Somerset on September 27th and how listeners can participate or support the cause.

  • 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.

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