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Mark Pope learned not to panic if a team was not making shots from NBA Hall of Fame coach George Karl

November 12, 2024 Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Kentucky coach Mark Pope wants his team to shoot 3-pointers. He also wants the players to make 3-point shots but if they do not, he’s not going to panic and have any […]

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Child transported to hospital after being hit while riding scooter

November 11, 2024 Zac Oakes

A 9-year-old child was transported to Russell County Hospital over the weekend after he was hit by a car while riding his scooter in the road. Russell Springs Police say a 9-year-old child was riding […]

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RCMS Basketball continues hot start to season

November 11, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Basketball team continued its hot start to the season last Thursday. The Lakers pulled off a sweep over Green County. 6th grade won 55-44, 7th grade won 58-41, and 8th […]

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Lakers fall in opening round of state playoffs to Corbin

November 11, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Football team saw its season come to an end last Friday night, falling on the road at 4A powerhouse Corbin. The Redhounds defeated the Lakers by a score of 48-13 Friday […]

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Russell County Cheer teams have strong showing at region competition

November 11, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Cheer teams had a strong showing at region competition over the weekend. The high school cheer team finished as runner-up, clinching a spot in the state competition. The middle school team also […]

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Inmates who escaped, including one from Russell County, apprehended

November 11, 2024 Zac Oakes

Two inmates who escaped from Blackburn Correctional Complex, in Lexington last week, one of whom was from Russell County, were captured over the weekend. 38-year-old Adam Ball, from Russell County, was apprehended Friday night and […]

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Two rescued after going down embankment

November 11, 2024 Zac Oakes

Two people were rescued Friday afternoon after they walked down a steep embankment but couldn’t make their way back up. Russell County Search & Rescue was called out at around 2:30 Friday afternoon after a […]

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KSP arrests person of interest in Wayne County homicide investigation

November 11, 2024 Zac Oakes

An arrest has been made in connection with a Wayne County homicide investigation. On Friday’s local news, we reported Kentucky State Police opened a homicide investigation after a woman was found dead inside a burning […]

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Government offices, schools closed for Veterans Day

November 11, 2024 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs and Jamestown City Halls will be closed today due to the Veterans Day holiday. The Russell County Courthouse and Judicial Center will be closed also. Russell County Schools are closed today in observance […]

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Minnesota junior point guard Maddyn Greenway is a Georgia Amoore fan

November 11, 2024 Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Georgia Amoore is clearly the leader of coach Kenny Brooks’ first team at Kentucky but she also could have a big impact on future UK teams. Maddyn Greenway, a 5-8 junior point […]

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    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.

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    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

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  • 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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