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Two people arrested after reportedly trying to burn drugs in garage

January 25, 2025 Zac Oakes
Two Louisville residents were arrested in Pulaski County this week after police officers executed a search warrant at a home in Science Hill and found them trying to burn methamphetamine in a wood burning stove. […]
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School board to meet Monday

January 25, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will meet on Monday in its first regular meeting of the new year. The board will meet at 5 p.m. at the Russell County ANC. The meeting is open […]
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RCMS Volleyball defeats Casey County

January 24, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Volleyball teams picked up another set of wins last night, sweeping Casey County on the road. The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams each picked up victories in 2 sets. […]
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Russell County Schools had one of the highest attendance rates last year in Lake Cumberland area

January 24, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County Schools had one of the highest attendance rates last school year among school districts in the Lake Cumberland area. Russell County’s attendance rate last year was 92.7 percent, which was tied with Pulaski […]
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Russell Springs Fire Department had more than 400 runs in 2024

January 24, 2025 Zac Oakes
At a recent Russell Springs City Council meeting, Russell Springs Fire Chief Bobby Johnson said the fire department made more than 400 runs in 2024. Johnson said it was a pretty busy year for the […]
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Wayne County gas station owner arrested on drug trafficking charge

January 24, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Wayne County gas station owner has been arrested on a charge of trafficking in marijuana. An investigation by multiple agencies in Wayne County resulted in the arrest of Ravindran Patel of Somerset on a […]
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RCHS has strong showing at regional DECA competition

January 24, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School DECA chapter had a strong showing at regional competition this week at Western Kentucky University. All 43 students that competed in the regional competition advanced to the state competition in […]
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State to begin accepting tax returns on Monday; state will pause operations for two weeks in February and March

January 24, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Kentucky Department of Revenue will begin accepting state individual income tax returns on Monday, and will begin processing returns the same day. This year, Kentuckians are encouraged to file early to avoid processing delays. […]
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Nate Oats has a lot of praise for Mark Pope

January 24, 2025 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT Alabama coach Nate Oats gave coach Mark Pope his first Rupp Arena loss when the Crimson Tide outscored UK 102-97. However, Oats could not have been more gracious in his praise of […]
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Lindsey Wilson College set to build new regional performing arts center + residence hall

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
From LWC PUBLIC RELATIONS It will be a busy 2025 at Lindsey Wilson College as two buildings will be added to the A.P. White Campus – a residence hall and regional performing arts center. The […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-21

    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

  • Lakers vs Taylor County

    Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.

  • Community Conversation 9-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.

  • Community Conversation 9-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.

  • Community Conversation 9-16

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Jaycee Leonard Coppage about the ninth annual Convoy for Kids, coming up October 17th at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss the new truck show, classic cars and tractors, the convoy route, and how the event raises money for Toys for Tots.

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