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Resolution to name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of Joshua Phipps passes through KY House

March 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

A resolution filed by Representative Josh Branscum to name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of fallen sheriff’s deputy Joshua Phipps passed through the Kentucky House today. The resolution was introduced in January, and […]

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Diego Hernandez Perez, age 43, of Russell Springs

March 6, 2025 Sean Hammond

Diego Hernandez Perez, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Center in Lexington.  He was 43 years of age. Born November 26, 1981, in Chanal, Chiapas, Mexico, […]

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Laker Band has been busy in 2025

March 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Band has been busy in 2025. Band Director Curtis Ervin gave an update on the latest happenings with the band program. Ervin also said the band has a big event coming […]

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Update on Taylor County death investigation

March 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

Authorities in nearby Taylor County have released an update on a recent death investigation. Last week, authorities discovered the body of a male outside of a burned car on Gaddis Ridge Road east of Campbellsville. […]

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RCHS DECA brings home more than 30 awards from region conference

March 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School DECA chapter brought home more than 30 awards from the region conference held earlier this week. Five Russell County students qualified for nationals. Students qualifying for nationals were Hannah King, […]

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Covington man arrested on rape charge

March 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Covington man was arrested on a rape charge. 22-year-old Maximino Tamas was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with rape third degree. Tamas was arrested by Trooper Lee with Kentucky State Police and […]

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Zach Calzada embraced playing at lower level, ready to return to SEC

March 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Zach Calzada played in 15 games at Texas A&M from 2019-21 and made 10 starts, including one against Alabama where he led Texas A&M to a win. He eventually transferred to Auburn […]

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Russell Springs City Hall closing early today

March 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs City Hall will be closing early today. City Hall will close at 11 a.m. for system updates and staff training. City Hall will reopen on Friday for normal business hours.

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Commodity distribution is this morning

March 6, 2025 Zac Oakes

Today is the monthly commodity distribution, according to the Russell County Judge-Executive’s office Commodities will be distributed at the Russell County Fairgrounds beginning at 9 a.m. until all commodities are given away. Those receiving commodities […]

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Lawson, Thomas have strong showings against UK, UL

March 5, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County natives Nathan Lawson and Hunter Thomas had strong showings for their respective schools last night. Lawson got the start on the mound for Eastern Kentucky in their matchup against the University of Kentucky. […]

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  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 7-30

    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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