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Russell Springs woman indicted in 2022 on child abuse charge arrested

March 13, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman who was indicted nearly two-and-a-half years ago on a child abuse charge was arrested yesterday. Russell Springs Police arrested 50-year-old Gloria A. Floyd yesterday afternoon. Floyd was indicted in September 2022 […]

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Thompson discusses hospital expansion at fiscal court meeting

March 13, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson spoke to the Russell County Fiscal Court this week about the hospital’s planned expansion and renovation. Thompson said they hope to break ground on the project later this spring. […]

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Man arrested after transporting Pulaski County child across state lines

March 13, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Jackson County man was arrested after he reportedly transported a Pulaski County child to West Virginia. Pulaski County deputies were called out early Tuesday morning to a residence in Nancy following a call that […]

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Pulaski man accused of sexually assaulting two children

March 13, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County man was arrested yesterday after he was accused of sexually assaulting two children. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said 28-year-old Marion Adam Pence is charged with rape – third degree and rape […]

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Russell Springs Council to meet this evening

March 13, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will meet this evening. The council is expected to vote on bringing Deerview Lane and Green Ridge Drive into the city street system. Deerview Lane is located off Old Columbia […]

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Kenny Brooks has enjoyed his first season at Kentucky

March 13, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kenny Brooks had coached championship teams at both Virginia Tech and James Madison before coming to Kentucky this season. Yet he says he may never have had a more enjoyable season than […]

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UK Gymnasts Brose and Davis having superb seasons

March 13, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Sophomore Creslyn Brose and senior Hailey Davis have both had superb seasons and been big reasons Kentucky has been ranked among the top 10 gymnastics teams nationally all season. Both had similar […]

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Teen arrested in Casey County after reportedly slitting throat of coworker

March 12, 2025 Zac Oakes

A teenager was arrested after reportedly attacking a coworker at Goose Creek Candles and slitting their throat. Liberty Police say the incident occurred at around 10 a.m. today when a 17-year-old allegedly attacked another employee […]

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Lakers start, finish strong in region tournament win over Franklin-Simpson

March 12, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers started strong and finished strong in last night’s region tournament victory over Franklin-Simpson, coming away with a 57-46 win over the Wildcats. The Lakers scored 22 points in the first quarter […]

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Ashbrook makes first court appearance in complicity to murder case

March 12, 2025 Zac Oakes

A woman charged with complicity to murder in the shooting death of Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Phipps made her first court appearance yesterday. Linda Michelle Ashbrook entered a plea of not guilty at yesterday’s […]

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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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