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Jamestown announces Lakefest music acts

March 21, 2025 Zac Oakes

Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton announced the music acts for the upcoming Lakefest celebration at last night’s city council meeting. Lakefest will take place in Jamestown on July 5 and 6.  

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KY Dept of Fish and Wildlife to hold prescribed burns around Lake Cumberland

March 21, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced it plans to hold prescribed burns around Lake Cumberland. These burns will take place periodically throughout the remainder of March and April. Fire experts conduct these […]

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Campbellsville man arrested after stabbing woman multiple times

March 21, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Campbellsville man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a woman multiple times. Campbellsville Police say 59-year-old Tracy Cape was arrested and charged with assault first degree, fleeing or evading police,  public intoxication and resisting […]

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Wayne County Schools superintendent resigns less than two years after accepting job

March 21, 2025 Zac Oakes

Wayne County Schools Superintendent Don Neal has resigned, less than two years after accepting the job. After an executive session that lasted more than two hours Wednesday night, the Wayne County Board of Education voted […]

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Fiscal court to hold special-called meeting tomorrow morning

March 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold a special-called meeting tomorrow morning. The court is expected to appoint members to the budget committee and make a road department hire. The court will meet at 9 […]

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Laker Baseball wins big over Adair in season opener

March 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Baseball team had a strong showing in its season opener on the road at Adair County last night, defeating the Indians by a score of 14-1 in five innings. Ayden McGowan, Mayes Gosser, […]

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RCMS Baseball falls to Campbellsville

March 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Baseball team fell on the road at Campbellsville last night by a score of 4-2. Keaton Garner, Will Coffey, and Aaron McGowan each finished with a pair of hits. Garner […]

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School district looking into safety app

March 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District is gathering feedback about a potential new safety app for the school district. The app is called E3. It is able to send out alerts to phones and computers in […]

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Read Across Russell County set for Monday

March 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

The annual Read Across Russell County event is set to take place Monday at the Russell County Public Library. The annual event is hosted by the Russell County Education Association and the library. Library Director […]

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Higginbotham receives Russell Springs Anchor Award

March 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

Brenda Higginbotham was the recipient of the Russell Springs Anchor Award at this month’s city council meeting. Mayor Eddie Thomas said the award is similar to the Kentucky Colonel recognition. Anchor recipients are recognized for […]

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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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