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RCMS Lady Laker Soccer takes on Taylor County in district tournament tonight

May 8, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Soccer team will take on Taylor County in the district championship tonight. The matchup between the Lady Lakers and Lady Cardinals gets underway at 5 this evening at […]
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Commodity distribution is this morning

May 8, 2025 Zac Oakes
Commodity distribution will take place this morning at the fairgrounds. Commodities will be distributed beginning at 9 a.m. until all commodities are given away. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum was a guest on Community […]
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Groundbreaking for SEED Academy is tomorrow

May 8, 2025 Zac Oakes
The groundbreaking ceremony for the SEED Academy is set to take place tomorrow. The groundbreaking will take place tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the site on French Valley Road. The academy will provide courses focusing […]
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Russell Springs man arrested on burglary, drug charges

May 8, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested on burglary and drug charges yesterday. Russell Springs Police arrested 37-year-old Damon L. Ballenger yesterday afternoon. He’s charged with burglary second degree, possession of a controlled substance first degree […]
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Local waste tire collection event begins today

May 8, 2025 Zac Oakes
The local waste tire collection event gets underway today. Waste tires will be accepted at the State Highway Garage on Voils Roads from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Truck and passenger tires, lawn tractor, […]
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Russell Springs Council meeting postponed

May 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs City Council meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed. The meeting will instead take place next week as a special-called meeting. The day and time for the meeting has not yet been […]
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Laker Baseball teams victorious over Adair County

May 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball team defeated Adair County at home last night by a score of 7-3. Jack Shearer finished the night with 2 hits and a pair of runs batted in. Mayes Gosser drove in […]
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Lady Laker Softball teams victorious

May 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Softball team picked up a district win on the road last night, defeating Metcalfe County by a score of 13-0. Abbie Sprague finished with a team-high 3 hits for the Lady Lakers, […]
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Local Search & Rescue team called upon to assist statewide

May 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County Search and Rescue is gaining attention statewide for its work in assisting in a variety of rescue and recovery missions. This spring, volunteers with the local search and rescue team have been dispatched […]
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RCMS girls soccer advances to district championship

May 7, 2025 Zac Oakes
The middle school Lady Laker Soccer team defeated Green County last night to advance to tomorrow’s district championship. The Lady Lakers defeated the host Lady Dragons last night by a score of 8-2. Mercedez Sanchez […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-4

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley about National Recovery Month, the importance of sharing stories of recovery, Purple Fridays, and the impact addiction has on individuals and families. They also discuss the upcoming Light of Hope Candlelight Ceremony and the message Jennifer wants everyone struggling with addiction to hear: there is always hope.

  • Community Conversation 9-3

    Jeff Hoover talks with legendary Kentucky high school basketball coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. following his induction into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Feldhaus reflects on his 41-year coaching career, his father’s influence, the 2013 state championship, and the lasting relationships basketball has created throughout his career.

  • Community Conversation 9-2

    Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Coal Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.

  • Community Conversation 9-1

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum about road projects and funding, the county’s 911 and EMS services, the new Air Methods helicopter base, the solar farm project, improvements at Greasy Creek Roadside Park, and the county’s financial outlook heading into the fall.

  • Community Conversation 8-31

    Jeff Hoover sits down with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas to talk about the busy summer at Russell Springs City Park, progress on the city’s water project, the new nine-hole turf golf course, upcoming community events, improvements to Main Street, and new additions at the park.

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