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Closings for Veterans Day

November 9, 2024 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs and Jamestown City Halls will be closed on Monday due to the Veterans Day holiday. The Russell County Courthouse and Judicial Center will be closed also. There will be no school on Monday […]

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Kentucky modern gun deer season opens this weekend

November 9, 2024 Zac Oakes

Kentucky’s modern gun deer season opens this weekend. The season opens statewide today, and runs through November 24. Modern gun season typically produces 60-70 percent of Kentucky’s total deer harvest each year, according to the […]

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Irene Voils Pyles, age, 94 of Russell Springs

November 8, 2024 Sean Hammond

Irene Voils Pyles, of Russell Springs, passed from this earthly life on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Russell County Hospital.  At the grand age of 94, she made it to her eternal, heavenly home. Born […]

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Homicide investigation underway in Wayne County; KSP searching for person of interest

November 8, 2024 Zac Oakes

Update from Kentucky State Police (1 p.m. CT):  The Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London, received a call from Wayne County 911 requesting investigative assistance involving a house fire and that the residence owner could […]

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Laker Football goes on the road to Corbin for playoffs

November 8, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team will go on the road for a playoff matchup at Corbin High School tonight. The first-round playoff matchup between the Lakers and Redhounds is set to get underway at 6 p.m. […]

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Big crowd at zoning meeting opposed to change on Old Columbia Road

November 8, 2024 Zac Oakes

Around 50 people were in attendance at a meeting of the Russell Springs Planning and Zoning Commission last night. The commission held a public hearing regarding a proposed zoning change at a residence at 115 […]

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Catron graduates from law enforcement academy

November 8, 2024 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police Officer Kendall Catron graduated from Class 552 at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training’s Basic Training Class in Richmond yesterday. Catron was one of 32 police officers across the commonwealth to […]

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Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County

November 8, 2024 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County on drug charges yesterday. According to reports, 39-year-old Jessy A. McQueary was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled […]

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Examining voter turnout in Russell, surrounding counties

November 8, 2024 Zac Oakes

62.3 percent of Russell County voters came out to the polls for this year’s general election. Looking at turnout in neighboring counties, that number falls somewhere in the middle. Wayne County had a turnout of […]

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Sheriff’s Office sees notable uptick in calls last month

November 8, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office saw a notable increase in calls for service last month. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said the sheriff’s office responded to more than 400 calls for service during the month […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 8-10

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.

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