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Clark hits walk-off single to lead RCMS Softball to win over Rockcastle

March 26, 2025 Zac Oakes

Last night’s softball matchup between Russell County Middle School and Rockcastle County featured plenty of offense and some late-game heroics by Russell County’s Molly Clark, as the Lady Lakers came out on top 18-16. Clark […]

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Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter for role in deadly Pulaski moped collision

March 26, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Eubank woman has pled guilty for her role in a moped collision in Pulaski County last year that resulted in the death of a Cincinnati man. 20-year-old Kayleigh Dismuke pled guilty to an amended […]

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Laker Baseball picks up district win at Monroe County

March 25, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team picked up a district win at Monroe County last night by a score of 10-2. Ayden McGowan finished with a pair of hits for Russell County, and Mayes Gosser drove in […]

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RCMS Baseball defeats Green County

March 25, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Baseball team picked up a win at home over Green County last night by a score of 9-4. Raylan McAninch led the way for Russell County with 3 hits, […]

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Read Across Russell County draws big crowd

March 25, 2025 Zac Oakes

The annual Read Across Russell County event drew a big crowd to the Russell County Public Library yesterday. Rhonda Kimbler with the Russell County Education Association said the turnout was among the highest it’s been […]

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One person taken to hospital following wreck on 127

March 25, 2025 Zac Oakes

One person was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 127 yesterday evening. The collision happened just before 7:30. Russell Springs Police say a 2012 Chevy Impala operated by 40-year-old Karen Lisbeth […]

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RCMS Lady Lakers defeat Hart County; RCHS Softball on the road at Lincoln Co tonight

March 25, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Softball team picked up a win over Hart County at home last night by a score of 13-3. Hallie Knight led the Lady Lakers with 3 hits, including an inside-the-park […]

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Russell County to host track meet today

March 25, 2025 Zac Oakes

It’s been many years since Russell County has hosted a track and field meet, but that changes today as Russell County will host a meet at the First National Bank Athletic Complex. Pulaski County, Southwestern, […]

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School board approves agreement with Russell Springs on softball fields

March 25, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved an agreement with the City of Russell Springs at its most recent meeting. The agreement involves the use of the softball fields at the Charlene Harris Education Center, […]

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Jamestown approves donation for community easter egg hunt

March 25, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council approved a donation to the community easter egg hunt at its most recent meeting. Mayor Regena Hinton said the city is happy to support this community event. The community egg hunt […]

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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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