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Laker Bowling defeats Green County; begins region tournament today

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

On Tuesday, the Laker Bowling Team traveled to The Alley in Campbellsville to take on the Green County Dragons. The Lakers defeated the Dragons 5 games to 2. High scores for the Lakers were Chase […]

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How does Russell County compare to area schools on last year’s state assessments?

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Education recently launched its Kentucky School Report Card examining data from last year’s state assessment. Schools are given one of five color ratings. Red is the lowest rating given to a […]

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18 local students named to University of Kentucky Dean’s List

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

18 local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Kentucky for the Fall 2024 semester. Those local students were: Mason Buras Allie Burton Avery Hart Maleah Preston Sophie Shearer Jenna White […]

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Most area schools return to classroom today

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

Most area schools are returning to the classroom today. Russell County Schools are back on regular schedule in-person today. Adair County, Casey County, and Wayne County schools are back in-person today as well. Pulaski County […]

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Russell Springs man arrested for allegedly assaulting police officer

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested last night for allegedly assaulting a police officer. 48-year-old Rodney Holmes was arrested last night on charges of fleeing or evading police – 2nd degree, resisting arrest, and assaulting […]

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Community blood drive is today

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place today. The monthly blood drive gets underway at 11:30 today at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. The blood drive will take place until 5:30 this […]

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Travis Perry has learned about defense from teammates Lamont Butler and Kerr Kriisa

January 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Travis Perry might be the all-time leading scorer in Kentucky high school basketball who won a state high school championship in 2024 along with being named Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball. He’s made it […]

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Russell County Bicentennial Video

January 22, 2025 Zac Oakes

This video, filmed and produced by Ramie Hutchison (Hutch Digital), celebrates Russell County’s Bicentennial.

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Lakers, Lady Lakers victorious last night

January 22, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams were victorious in a home doubleheader last night. The Lady Lakers picked up a victory in the first game, defeating Casey County by a score of 76-59. The […]

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Russell County Wrestling regional results

January 22, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County Laker Wrestling competed in region competition recently. Six wrestlers finished in the top six. 6th Place : Parker Nickel 4th Place : Carson Smith 3rd Place : Eli Iqbal 2nd Place : Tucker […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-6

    Russell Springs City Park Director Daniel Buster joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the latest improvements at the park, including construction on the new golf course and turf ballfield projects. He also shares details about the city's free Back to School Bash, featuring inflatables, games, free food, swimming, and family fun before students head back to class.

  • 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.

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