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Grant aims to help fund improvements at Greasy Creek

March 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

A recently-received grant will help fund improvements at the planned Greasy Creek Park. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said the grant was for $30,000. Judge Executive Randy Marcum said he’s excited about ongoing plans at Greasy […]

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Russell County Basketball Players, Cheerleaders named All-District

March 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

Multiple Russell County Basketball players and cheerleaders were named All-District. Lady Laker Basketball: Rachel Bolin (Not pictured), Aniyah Coffey (Not pictured), and Addy Abrell Laker Basketball: Mayes Gosser, Owen Loy, Dylan Stanelle, and Maddox Shearer […]

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Jason Christopher “Cecil” Smith, 50, of Eli

March 10, 2025 Sean Hammond

Jason Christopher “Cecil” Smith, 50, of Eli, Kentucky, passed away on March 7, 2025, at UK Healthcare – Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on January 31, 1975, in Somerset, Kentucky, Jason lived […]

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Dean Paul Ettner, 87, of Russell Springs

March 10, 2025 Sean Hammond

Dean Paul Ettner, 87, Passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. Dean was the loving father to Darin Ettner, Penny Ettner Kinney, Shelly Ettner Talley, and Donna Radcliffe; grandfather to six […]

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Campbellsville man charged with vehicular homicide in fatal weekend wreck

March 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Campbellsville man is facing charges of vehicular homicide following a wreck that left another Campbellsville man dead over the weekend. Kentucky State Police say 78-year-old Howard Poling is charged with vehicular homicide, driving under […]

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Lakers face Franklin-Simpson in region tournament tomorrow

March 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team will be back in action tomorrow, taking on 13th District champion Franklin-Simpson in the 4th Region Tournament. Tip-off for tomorrow’s game is scheduled for 6:30 at E.A. Diddle Arena […]

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Fiscal court to meet this morning

March 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet this morning. The court is expected to hold a recognition for the Irvin Schoolhouse as a historic site. The court will meet at 10 this morning in the […]

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Columbia woman arrested on drug charges

March 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Columbia woman was arrested on drug charges Friday evening. 47-year-old Tammy Bault was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, disorderly conduct second degree, and public intoxication of a controlled […]

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Breeding woman arrested on alcohol, fleeing charges

March 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Breeding woman reportedly attempted to flee from police before being arrested Saturday night. 34-year-old Tenika A. Pierce was arrested and charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place and fleeing or evading police first […]

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Russell County man arrested in Adair County

March 10, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell County man was arrested in Adair County over the weekend on a theft charge. 33-year-old Timothy Scott Biggers was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with theft of a firearm. Bigger was […]

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    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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    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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    Jeff Hoover talks with Gordon Lester of the Russell County Family Resource and Youth Services Center about the annual Back to School Bash at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss free backpacks, school supplies, food, and community support available to Russell County students, along with the year-round work Family Resource Centers do to help local children and families succeed in school.

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