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Public can observe vote tabulation at courthouse tonight

November 5, 2024 Zac Oakes

As the polls close at 6 this evening, election workers will begin the process of receiving and tabulating votes cast across the county. The last several years, that process has taken place inside the deed […]

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KSP Post 15 to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

November 5, 2024 Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will again be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. This includes Russell County, along with Adair, Casey, Clinton and Cumberland counties, among others. Kentucky State Police say […]

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Pope likes the way Andrew Carr stacks decisions

November 5, 2024 Zac Oakes

By Larry Vaught Wake Forest transfer Andrew Carr has a passion for basketball that not every college player today has. “I love basketball, I study basketball. I’ve watched basketball throughout the years. My dad played […]

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Fiscal court gives approval on next steps for hazardous duty retirement for deputies

November 4, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court Voted unanimously to move forward with a plan to provide hazardous duty pay for Russell County Sheriff’s deputies at yesterday morning’s meeting. The plan will still have to go through […]

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Lakers win big at LaRue, set to take on Corbin in playoffs

November 4, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Laker Football Team put a strong finishing touch on the regular season last Friday night, defeating LaRue County by a score of 52-14. The win gave the Lakers a 5-5 mark in the regular […]

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Election Day is tomorrow

November 4, 2024 Zac Oakes

Election Day is tomorrow, and while there’s been a strong turnout during early voting, many Russell Countians will head to the polls tomorrow to cast their ballots. With 14,383 registered voters in Russell County and […]

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Fiscal Court to take up hazardous duty issue at meeting today

November 4, 2024 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court is expected to take up the issue of hazardous duty retirement at its special-called meeting this morning. The court heard a presentation from Sheriff Derek Polston on the topic last […]

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Election board to begin opening absentee ballots tomorrow morning

November 4, 2024 Zac Oakes

The local election board will begin work tomorrow morning, opening and scanning absentee ballots. Russell County Clerk Patti Glover recently spoke to WJRS News about a change in that process and reminds everyone the process […]

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More than 3,200 Russell Countians have already voted

November 4, 2024 Zac Oakes

More than 3,200 Russell County voters have already cast their ballot for this year’s general election. According to data from the state board of elections, a total of 3,264 people in Russell County have already […]

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Investigation underway in Pulaski County after body found over embankment

November 4, 2024 Zac Oakes

A death investigation is underway in neighboring Pulaski County after a body was found over an embankment near Highway 3057. The Somerset Fire Department was called out on Saturday to assist the coroner’s office in […]

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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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