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Month: November 2024

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RCMS Basketball picks up wins over Adair

November 6, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Basketball teams picked up wins at home over Adair County last night. The 6th grade team won 40-32, 7th grade won 42-29, and 8th grade won 44-29. All three teams […]

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Huckaby, Frost earn seats on Russell Springs Council; Robertson earns seat on Jamestown Council

November 6, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will welcome two new members. Lance Huckaby and Gary Frost, two challengers in the city council race, earned seats on the council by finishing in the top six of the […]

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Amendment 2 fails in Russell County, statewide

November 6, 2024 Zac Oakes

Amendment 2, the amendment that would’ve allowed the state legislature to provide tax dollars to schools outside Kentucky’s public school system, faced a resounding defeat in Russell County and across the state of Kentucky. In […]

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Trump, Comer carry Russell County by wide margins

November 6, 2024 Zac Oakes

Following statewide and congressional district trends, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and incumbent Republican Representative James Comer carried Russell County by wide margins. Trump won 86 percent of the vote in Russell County, totaling more […]

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County Clerk’s Office closed today for statewide election audit

November 6, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Clerk’s Office will be closed today for a statewide election audit. This is a new initiative from the Secretary of State’s Office aimed at ensuring election integrity where votes from a randomly […]

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Commodity distribution is tomorrow

November 6, 2024 Zac Oakes

The monthly commodity distribution partnership between Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland and the Russell County Fiscal Court will take place tomorrow. Commodities will be distributed at the fairgrounds tomorrow beginning at 9 a.m. until all commodities […]

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Clara Strack will be a versatile player at Kentucky

November 6, 2024 Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Sophomore Clara Strack could potentially be one of the most versatile players ever to play at Kentucky. Coach Kenny Brooks says she can legitimately play four positions even though she’s 6-5 and […]

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Collision on West 80 sends two to hospital

November 5, 2024 Zac Oakes

A collision on West Highway 80 this morning sent two people to Russell County Hospital. According to Russell Springs Police, the collision occurred at around 8 a.m. near the intersection of West Highway 80 and […]

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Danny E. Ard, age 63, of Russell Springs

November 5, 2024 Sean Hammond

Danny E. Ard, 63, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, November 3rd, at Russell County Hospital. Danny was born in Somerset, KY on March 21, 1961, a son of Wanda (Burton) Ard, of Somerset, KY […]

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Election Day is today

November 5, 2024 Zac Oakes

Today is Election Day in Russell County and across the country. Five different polling locations will be open in the county based on voting precincts. Voters in the Lake, Rowena, Jamestown, and Bryan precincts will […]

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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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