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Heat advisory remains in effect today

July 29, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell and most surrounding counties remain under a heat advisory today. The National Weather Service in Louisville says heat index values will peak between 100 and 107. The hot temperatures and high humidity can lead […]

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Adair man charged for drug possession, promoting contraband in jail

July 29, 2025 Zac Oakes

An Adair County man has been charged with drug possession and promoting contraband while lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail. Columbia Police say they were called yesterday to investigate a complaint at the jail, […]

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Two Russell Springs residents indicted in Casey County

July 29, 2025 Zac Oakes

Two Russell Springs residents were indicted in Casey County earlier this month. A Casey County grand jury indicted 34-year-old Tiffany R. Propes of Russell Springs on charges including disorderly conduct first degree, assault third degree […]

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UK Volleyball players believe they can win another national title

July 29, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky won its only volleyball national championship in 2020 but coach Craig Skinner’s players believe they have the potential to win another national title this season. “I think it’s a hard thing […]

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Frederick Fetty, age 79, of Jamestown

July 28, 2025 Sean Hammond

Frederick Fetty, age 79, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday July 26th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. Fred was previously a member of Fairview Separate Baptist Church, and a member of the Sycamore Flats […]

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Lake Cumberland Raft Up is this Saturday

July 28, 2025 Sean Hammond

The annual Lake Cumberland Raft Up is this Saturday, August 2nd. Headquartered at Camp Earl Wallace in Monticello in neighboring Wayne County this year, the raft up is put on by the Lake Cumberland Marina […]

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Laker Golf competes at Somerset Invitational

July 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Golf team competed at the Somerset Invitational on Friday, finishing the day with a team score of 315. That was good for 4th overall among 19 teams in the field. Noah McMillin shot […]

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Three men rescued from river near Wolf Creek Dam

July 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

Three men were rescued from the river side of Wolf Creek Dam Friday night after officials say their fishing boat capsized. Russell County Search and Rescue said the incident occurred at around 9:45 Saturday night […]

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Child injured in Pulaski County after reportedly being struck by wheel from fair ride

July 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

A child in Pulaski County was injured after reportedly being struck by a wheel that came off of a carnival ride at the Pulaski County Fair. Reports are that a wheel came off of one […]

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Heat advisory in effect with heat index expected to be 100+

July 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell and most surrounding counties are under a heat advisory through Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service in Louisville says heat index values will peak between 100 and 107 during that time. This includes Russell, […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-12

    Superintendent Michael Ford joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the start of the new school year, the latest progress on the new middle school, the completed Laker Band practice area, school facility priorities, teacher recruitment, and the need for substitute teachers across the district.

  • Community Conversation 8-10

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.

  • 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.

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