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Month: August 2025

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Lake Cumberland voted Kentucky Living’s Best Water Tourism Spot

August 18, 2025 Zac Oakes
Lake Cumberland was voted as Kentucky Living’s Best Water Tourism Spot. Lake Cumberland was voted first place by the readers of Kentucky Living Magazine. Green River Lake in Campbellsville came in second and Cave Run […]
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Russell Springs Fire Department responds to fire at apartment complex

August 18, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Fire Department responded to a fire last Thursday at the Russell Springs Manor Apartments on Main Street. The fire department said a call came in Thursday at around 4 p.m. regarding a […]
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School board meeting rescheduled for next Monday

August 18, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for today has been rescheduled for next Monday. Next Monday’s school board meeting will be a special-called meeting and will take place at 5 p.m. at […]
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Clinton County man arrested over the weekend

August 18, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Clinton County man was arrested over the weekend by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. 42-year-old Patrick Aaron Taylor was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment first degree, operating a motor vehicle under the influence […]
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Injury turned into learning season for Hannah Benjamin

August 18, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT She was a top 10 recruit nationally who had a .504 hitting percentage in her Georgia high school career who had played for USA Volleyball. Kentucky coach Craig Skinner thought 6-foot-1 outside […]
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Pulaski man arrested on drug charges following traffic stop

August 15, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Pulaski County man was arrested on drug charges early this morning. Russell Springs Police say Officer Brenton Llane performed a traffic stop on a vehicle this morning to verify proof of insurance. Police say […]
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Sheriff’s Office seeking public assistance in stolen tractor case

August 15, 2025 Zac Oakes
Update: The sheriff’s office says the tractor and bush hog were recovered. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance with an investigation into a stolen tractor in an area off West Highway […]
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Laker Football scrimmaging Garrard County tonight; RCMS Football will take on Wayne County tomorrow

August 15, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker Football team will open its 2025 season one week from tonight, when they take on the Adair County Indians at Lindsey Wilson University. Kickoff for next Saturday’s game is set for 7 p.m. […]
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City of Russell Springs partnering with local banks to create “Bankers Field of Dreams” at city park

August 15, 2025 Zac Oakes
The City of Russell Springs is patterning with multiple local banks on a new project known as the “Bankers Field of Dreams” at the city park. The project involves some significant renovations to one of […]
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RCHS Soccer teams in action tonight, this weekend

August 15, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School soccer teams are in action tonight and this weekend. The Lady Lakers go on the road tonight, taking on McCreary County. That matchup gets underway at 5:30 CT. The Lady […]
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  • 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.

  • Lakers vs LaRue County

    Russell County vs LaRue County from Friday, August 28th.

  • Community Conversation 8-27

    Sean Hammond sits down with Russell County High School NJROTC Chief Dennis Kiser to discuss the program’s upcoming activities, competitions, educational opportunities, and community events. Chief Kiser also shares how NJROTC helps students build discipline, leadership, confidence, and skills for success—whether or not they pursue a military career.

  • Community Conversation 8-24

    Susan Toby, chairperson of the Lake Cumberland Walk to End Alzheimer’s, joins Jeff Hoover to discuss Alzheimer’s awareness, early warning signs, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, and how the community can support families affected by the disease. Toby also shares details about the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Somerset on September 27th and how listeners can participate or support the cause.

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