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Lady Laker Volleyball takes on Adair County tonight

August 25, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Volleyball team is in action tonight, going on the road to Adair County. Tonight’s matchup will include freshman, JV and varsity getting underway at 5 p.m. The Lady Lakers return home tomorrow […]
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IDA Board to meet in special session this morning

August 25, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Industrial Development Authority board will hold a special-called meeting this morning. The IDA board will meet at 8:30 at the Duo Broadband Headquarters. The purpose of the meeting is to enter into […]
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Russell Springs Police make pair of drug-related arrests over the weekend

August 25, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Police Department made a pair of drug-related arrests over the weekend. 42-year-old Shawnta Renee Wilson was arrested yesterday at around 5:30 p.m. She was charged with possession of a controlled substance first […]
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Clinton County man arrested on multiple charges

August 25, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Clinton County man was arrested on multiple charges over the weekend. 37-year-old Wesley L. McGaw Jr. was charged with assaulting a police officer, terroristic threatening second degree, menacing, public intoxication of a controlled substance, […]
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Dynamic Dominika Paurová has played a lot of different sports

August 25, 2025 Zac Oakes
by LARRY VAUGHT Dominika Paurová describes herself as a “dynamic player” and that’s why Kentucky coach Kenny Brooks was so happy to add her to his first roster at UK last season. The Czech Republic […]
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Local gas prices barely below state average

August 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
Local gas prices remain just a little below state average. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County is $2.90, just one-cent lower than the state average at $2.91. Pulaski County has […]
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School board to meet Monday

August 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session Monday evening. The board will meet at 5 p.m. at the Russell County ANC. The special-called meeting is taking place after the regular monthly […]
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RCIDA to hold special-called meeting Monday morning

August 23, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Industrial Development Authority board will hold a special-called meeting Monday morning. The IDA board will meet at 8:30 at the Duo Broadband Headquarters. The purpose of the meeting is to enter into […]
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Westbound lane on Fishing Creek Bridge reopened

August 22, 2025 Zac Oakes
SOMERSET, Ky. (Aug. 22, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 announces that the westbound lanes of the Fishing Creek Bridge on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway (mile point 84.4) in Pulaski […]
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Lakers open football season against Adair County at Lindsey Wilson tonight

August 22, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker Football team will open its season with a matchup against Adair County tonight. Kickoff for tonight’s matchup between the Lakers and Indians is set for 7 p.m. at Lindsey Wilson University. The Indians […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Lakers vs Adair County

    Russell County vs Adair County from Friday, August 21st.

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