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Tennessee man indicted on murder, assault charges in Adair County stemming from wreck that resulted in death of child

February 11, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Tennessee man was indicted on murder and assault charges in Adair County stemming from a wreck last December that resulted in the death of a child. An Adair County grand jury indicted 47-year-old Joel […]

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First Lady library visit postponed to next Tuesday

February 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear was scheduled to visit Russell County Public Library tomorrow to celebrate early literacy and Russell County’s success with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. Due to inclement weather making its […]

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Obituaries

Barbara Modine Hall, age 91, of Russell Springs

February 10, 2025 Sean Hammond

Barbara Modine Hall, of Russell Springs, was surrounded by her family when she passed from this life on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Russell County Hospital, having attained the age of 91 years and 6 […]

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County votes to ban medical cannabis use for county workers

February 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court voted unanimously to ban medical cannabis use for county workers at its meeting this morning. Kentucky law provides an employer-employee exception to the new medical cannabis law.

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Lady Lakers win by 30, Lakers win with late 3 in OT at Monroe

February 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams were victorious in a district doubleheader at Monroe County Friday night. The Lady Lakers came away with a 30-point victory in the first game, defeating the Lady Falcons […]

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Russell County Cheer competes at nationals

February 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Cheer team competed in national competition in Orlando over the weekend. Russell County finished 7th overall in the semifinals of the Game Day Competition, just missing the cut of the top 4 […]

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Kentucky’s First Lady to visit RCPL tomorrow

February 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

Kentucky’s First Lady Britainy Beshear is set to visit Russell County Public Library tomorrow. The first lady will visit the library at 10 a.m. next Tuesday. The visit from the first lady will celebrate early […]

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Jamestown man arrested, charged with assault of a police officer

February 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested early Sunday morning on charges including assaulting a police officer. 36-year-old Jesse R. Burchett was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with assault third degree of a […]

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Fiscal court to meet this morning

February 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting this morning. The court is expected to hold a second reading and vote on the proposed dog ordinance that would implement a $20 fee […]

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Russell County Dance team brings home hardware in final competition of season

February 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Dance team performed in its final competition of the season at Somerset High School over the weekend. The high school team placed 2nd in the pom competition and 3rd overall in the […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • 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.

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