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More than 3,300 Russell Countians commute elsewhere to work

April 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
A new report released this year shows more than 3,300 Russell County residents commute to another county for work. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reports nearly 500 of those commute to Pulaski County for work, […]
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Resolution to name bill in memory of Deputy Phipps passes through legislature on final day

April 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
On the final day of the legislative session, the bill that would name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of fallen deputy Joshua Phipps passed through the legislature. House Joint Resolution 5 passed through […]
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Bolin signs to play basketball at LWC

April 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County senior Rachel Bolin signed to play basketball at Lindsey Wilson College yesterday afternoon. Before an injury kept her out the remainder of the season, Bolin averaged over 11 points per game and 6.5 […]
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USACE aiming to boost hydropower at Wolf Creek Dam and protect water quality with new project

April 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working on a new project at Wolf Creek Dam aimed at boosting hydropower and protecting water quality. The project includes installing four 15,000-gallon liquid oxygen tanks and eight […]
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RCMS Baseball defeats Metcalfe; Lakers and Lady Lakers on the road tonight

April 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Laker Baseball team defeated Metcalfe County 7-1 last night. Keaton Garner drove in a team-high 4 runs for Russell County on 2 hits, including a home run. Keenan Stille drove […]
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Russell County native named Criminal Justice Professor at Lindsey Wilson

April 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Russell County native was recently named as the newest Criminal Justice professor at Lindsey Wilson College. The college announced the addition of Casey Hardy McGowan as the college’s newest Criminal Justice professor and director […]
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County announces free trash disposal day later this month

April 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
The county has announced the annual free trash disposal day will take place at the end of this month. Free trash disposal day is scheduled for April 30 from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. at […]
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Kentucky freshman Trent Noah has helped inspire other 13th Region players to believe their dreams can come true.

April 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT North Laurel’s Reed Sheppard played in the 2022 and 2023 state tournaments representing the 13th Region while Trent Noah of Harlan County played in the state tourney in 2024 and reached the […]
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  • Community Conversation 9-15

    Jeff Hoover talks with Crystal Popplewell of Lake Cumberland Tourism about the success of the Poker Run and the continued growth of tourism in the area. They also discuss the extension of Food Truck Friday through October 30th, including the special themes and community events planned for the coming weeks.

  • Community Conversation 9-14

    Jeff Hoover talks with students and leaders from the Russell County High School Next Gen Civics Club about the program’s growth, hands-on experience with local government, and the impact it is having on students. They also discuss the students’ involvement in the upcoming Greasy Creek Roadside Park groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

  • Lakers vs Belfry

    Russell County vs Belfry from Friday, September 11th.

  • Community Conversation 9-11

    Sean Hammond talks with Russell County Band Director Curtis Ervin about the marching band season, the annual pork chop fundraiser, and the community support that keeps the program going strong. Sean also speaks with Jeric DeVore about Sparc Recovery and Kentucky Recovery Vocational, its workforce training efforts, helping people overcome barriers to employment, and the upcoming Light of Hope event in Jamestown.

  • Community Conversation 9-10

    Sean Hammond talks with Mike Berry of the Caretakers Riding Club about their upcoming Toys for Tots benefit ride, the club’s commitment to helping local families, and the many ways they give back to Russell and Adair counties.

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