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3 dead, including teenager, in Somerset house fire

March 19, 2025 Zac Oakes

Three people are dead, including a teenager, from a house fire in Somerset that occurred early Tuesday morning. According to the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office, 78-year-old Norma Dean Putteet, 55-year-old Jerry Todd Putteet, and 17-year-old […]

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RCMS Lady Laker Soccer picks up pair of victories over McCreary Central

March 19, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team picked up a pair of victories over McCreary Central yesterday. The A team picked up a 4-1 win behind 3 goals from Jayde Lawless and another […]

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Gene “Scotty B” Branham, 60, of Stanford

March 18, 2025 Sean Hammond

Gene “Scotty B” Branham, 60, of Stanford, passed away on March 11, 2025, at Ephraim McDowell Medical Center in Danville, Kentucky. In his final moments, his daughter Elizabeth, was by his side, offering love and […]

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Lakers fall to Bowling Green in region semifinals

March 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team saw its season come to an end last night, falling to the Bowling Green Purples in the region semifinals by a score of 86-71. The Lakers led 18-16 at […]

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School board votes to negotiate new contract for Ford

March 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford could soon be getting a new four-year contract. The board of education voted unanimously at yesterday’s meeting to authorize board chair Dick Kazsuk and co-chair Brenda Higginbotham, along with […]

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RCHS, RCMS Lady Laker Softball teams open seasons on the road tonight

March 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School and Middle School Lady Laker Softball teams open their seasons on the road tonight. The high school Lady Lakers will open their season on the road against the Campbellsville Lady […]

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Morgantown man arrested on auto theft charges

March 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Morgantown man was arrested last night on a charge of automobile theft. Kentucky State Police arrested 49-year-old Jonathan Odle on a charge of theft of an automobile valued more than $10,000. Odle was arrested […]

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19-year-old convicted on rape, riot charges for Nov. 2022 riot at Adair Youth Development Center

March 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

A 19-year-old has been convicted of charges including rape and riot for his role in the November 2022 riot at the Adair Youth Development Center. 19-year-old Demaurion Moore was convicted on Friday. The charges include […]

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Russell Springs man arrested in Casey County

March 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested over the weekend in Casey County. 34-year-old Cecil D. Stacy was arrested and charged with strangulation second degree and assault fourth degree – minor injury. Stacy was arrested by […]

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OU Coach Porter Moser knows how tough it is to play against Kentucky

March 18, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Oklahoma coach Porter Moser has suffered two heartbreaking losses to Kentucky this season and he believes others will find out in NCAA Tournament play how difficult playing against UK can be even […]

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  • 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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