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Month: January 2025

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Coach Kenny Brooks believes Clara Strack could be the best passer of any center in the country

January 21, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Sophomore Clara Strack can be overshadowed at times by the terrific play of teammate Georgia Amoore, an All-American point guard. However, the 6-5 Strack is having a terrific sophomore season. She is […]

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Man turns himself in at RCDC on Wayne County warrant

January 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

A man turned himself in to the Russell County Detention Center Monday morning on a Wayne County warrant for a child abuse charge. 26-year-old Jacob Sumpter turned himself in to the Russell County Detention Center […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on drug charges

January 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug charges Monday morning. 46-year-old Daniel Roberts was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance first degree and tampering with physical evidence. Roberts was arrested by […]

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Russell County splits doubleheader with Southwestern; travels to Clinton County tonight

January 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Lady Laker and Laker Basketball teams split a doubleheader with Southwestern Friday night. The Lady Lakers fell to the Lady Warriors in the first game by a score of 40-34. Addy Abrell led Russell […]

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day holiday brings closings

January 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

Several offices are closed Monday due to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. The Russell County Courthouse is closed for business today due to the holiday, as are city halls in Russell Springs […]

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RCMS wins Gameday competition at conference cheer championships

January 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Cheer team competed at the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Cheer championships over the weekend. Russell County won the Gameday competition at the event. The middle school cheer team […]

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Jamestown prepping for annual Lakefest

January 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown is preparing for the annual Lakefest celebration. The first Lakefest meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 20 with the city council meeting starting at 6.

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12-year-old dies as result of Pulaski County fire

January 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

A 12-year-old child from Pulaski County died over the weekend as the result of a house fire in the Ferguson area of Pulaski County. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office said the 12-year-old died at the […]

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Jamestown Police receive body armor grant

January 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Police Department recently received a grant that will help the department purchase body armor for its officers. The grant was awarded by the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office. Police Chief Jeff Kerns said the […]

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UK signee Jasper Johnson having phenomenal season

January 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Corey Frazier has developed players from high school to the NBA during his coaching career and has one word — “phenomenal” — to describe how Kentucky signee Jasper Johnson has played at […]

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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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