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Deer harvest numbers around the Lake Cumberland area

January 29, 2025 Zac Oakes

Total harvest results from the recently completed deer hunting season have been released by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. The department reported 585 total deer harvested locally, the highest number since 1999. Around […]

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Ferguson man arrested locally

January 29, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Ferguson man was arrested locally by Kentucky State Police yesterday. 49-year-old Jeffrey Holder was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without insurance, and other traffic violations. Holder also […]

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Obituaries

Shirley Gossage, age 67, of Jamestown

January 28, 2025 Sean Hammond

Shirley Gossage, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her residence. She was 67 years of age. Born May 23, 1957, in Somerset, she was a daughter of the late Caleb and Helen […]

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Lakers defeat Wayne County; Lady Lakers host McCreary Central tonight

January 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team defeated Wayne County at home last night by a score of 70-60. Mayes Gosser led Russell County with 28 points on the night, followed by 22 points for Owen Loy. Logan […]

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Kazsuk, Higginbotham reelected to school board chair, vice-chair roles

January 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

In its first regular meeting of 2025, the Russell County Board of Education held elections for the position of board chair and vice-chair. Dick Kazsuk was reelected as the board’s chairperson, while Brenda Higginbotham was […]

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Countywide deer harvest highest in several years

January 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

Total harvest results from this past deer hunting season have been released by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the numbers show the highest number of deer harvested locally in several years. The […]

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Oklahoma man arrested in Clinton County on rape, sexual abuse charge

January 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

An Oklahoma man was arrested in Clinton County yesterday on charges of rape and sexual abuse. The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office arrested 62-year-old Dale Perales and charged him with rape – first degree and sexual […]

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Hospital Board to meet this evening

January 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting this afternoon. The board will meet at 4 p.m. in the conference room at the hospital. The meeting is open to the public. […]

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National Parks Service investigating theft & vandalism at Mill Springs

January 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

The National Parks Service is investigating a reported theft and vandalism that took place at the Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in Nancy. The National Parks Service said staff at the park recently discovered wood […]

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Delaynee Rodriguez has unlimited ability according to UK gymnastics coach Tim Garrison

January 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Delaynee Rodriguez is a versatile gymnast who competed in the all-around competition in 10 meets her freshman season with a season-best score of 39.450. She competed in bars, beam and floor in […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-5

    Jeff Hoover is joined by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins to discuss his campaign for Kentucky governor. Adkins reflects on his decades of public service, outlines his vision for the state's future, and shares his priorities for economic development, education, healthcare, and working across party lines. He also talks about how his and his wife's experiences as cancer survivors have shaped his perspective on leadership and public service.

  • Community Conversation 8-4

    Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum provides an update on county government, including the new fiscal year budget, the upcoming property tax rate process, and more than $1 million in planned road improvement projects. He also discusses the community commodities program, construction progress on the new Russell County Hospital and Extension Office, the opening of Air Methods at the Russell County Airport, and other developments aimed at improving services and supporting future growth across the county.

  • Community Conversation 8-3

    Jeff Hoover is joined by marriage and family therapist Joy Jones to discuss an upcoming community seminar focused on human trafficking awareness. Jones shares her experience working with survivors, explains common warning signs of exploitation, and talks about how parents, educators, churches, and community members can help protect vulnerable individuals through education and awareness.

  • Community Conversation 7-31

    Jeff Hoover talks with Dr. Emiley Button, Director of Nursing at Lindsey Wilson University, about the school's new fully online RN to BSN program. They discuss how the program helps working nurses earn their bachelor's degree, partnerships with area hospitals and Somerset Community College, tuition assistance opportunities, and the growing demand for nurses across Kentucky.

  • Community Conversation 7-30

    Jeff Hoover talks with Gordon Lester of the Russell County Family Resource and Youth Services Center about the annual Back to School Bash at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss free backpacks, school supplies, food, and community support available to Russell County students, along with the year-round work Family Resource Centers do to help local children and families succeed in school.

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