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Laker Basketball takes on Bowling Green in region semifinals

March 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Basketball team is back in action tonight, taking on Bowling Green in the semifinals of the 4th Region Tournament. The Lakers and Purples are scheduled to tip-off at around 8 p.m at E.A. […]

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Applications being accepted for Russell Springs Veteran Banners

March 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

Applications are being accepted for the Russell Springs Veteran Banners program. The banners feature names and photos of local veterans or active military personnel. Brian Hooty Stephens with the City of Russell Springs provides more […]

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School board to meet this evening

March 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet this evening. The board will consider re-employment of Superintendent Michael Ford. Ford’s contract runs through June 30. Ford has served as superintendent for the school district since […]

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Shogun food truck may operate at site of future restaurant this summer

March 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

Plans continue to be in the works for Shogun to build a restaurant in Russell Springs. However, Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said the restaurant owners hope to operate their food truck at the site […]

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Russell Springs man arrested

March 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday by Russell Springs Police. 41-year-old Johnathan Stargel of Russell Springs was arrested on charges of wanton endangerment first degree and terroristic threatening first degree. Stargel was arrested by […]

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Local boil water advisories still in effect

March 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

Two local boil water advisories remain in effect. A boil water advisory is in effect for North Highway 127, starting at Dickerson Ridge Road and extending to the Casey County line. This is due to […]

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It was blue over orange for freshman lineman Kalen Edwards

March 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Four-star defensive lineman Kalen Edwards is from Dyersburg, Tenn., but he was never a Tennessee fan and made that obvious when he said one of the highlights of his life was signing […]

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Obituaries

Joyce Stargle, 72, of Russell Springs

March 16, 2025 Sean Hammond

Joyce Stargle, 72, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, March 14th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. Joyce was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 23, 1953, a daughter of the late Pauline (Strunk) […]

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Darianna LaeShay Bryant, 9 days old, of Jamestown

March 16, 2025 Sean Hammond

Darianna LaeShay Bryant, 9 days old, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, March 14th, at University of Kentucky Hospital. Darianna was born in Lexington, KY on March 5, 2025, a daughter of Amy Coppler and Darias […]

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Tourist Commission announces Trail Town grant for Greasy Creek Roadside Park

March 14, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County, KY – The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $30,000 grant through the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Department under House Bill 1 […]

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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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