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Louisville man flown out following Adair County wreck

October 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Louisville man was flown out following a wreck in Adair County over the weekend. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office said 34-year-0ld Camren Eldridge of Louisville was operating a 2008 Ford Expedition on Elkhorn Road […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on drug trafficking charge

October 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on multiple charges including drug trafficking last night. 44-year-old Ashley Lennon Denney was arrested on charges including trafficking in methamphetamine, prescription controlled substance not in the proper container, illegal […]

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Dunbar discusses jail reentry program

October 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Detention Center has utilized a reentry program for more than five years that has been key for people being released from the detention center. Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar was recently a […]

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UK Volleyball preparing for showdown against Texas

October 28, 2025 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky is trying to win at least a share of a ninth consecutive SEC volleyball title and coach Craig Skinner’s team has known a showdown with Texas has been coming. It will […]

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Lakers fall to Lincoln County

October 27, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team fell at home to Lincoln County Friday night by a score of 35-12. That was the final district game of the regular season. With the loss, the Lakers finish fourth in […]

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Laker Band takes 3rd place at state

October 27, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Band finished 3rd place at state finals over the weekend. Murray High School took home the Class AAA championship, and Taylor County finished as runner-up. Adair County finished 4th, LaRue County finished 5th, […]

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Russell Springs man arrested on drug, weapon charges over the weekend

October 27, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug and weapon charges over the weekend. Russell Springs Police arrested 45-year-old Harlan Patrick Bivins Friday night. He was charged with possession of methamphetamine – second offense, possession […]

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Sheriff’s office investigating string of car break-ins

October 27, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of car break-ins over the weekend. The sheriff’s office said multiple vehicles were broken into early Saturday morning around Bernard Ridge and McQueary Road. The sheriff’s […]

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Jamestown man arrested on drug trafficking charge

October 27, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested yesterday afternoon on a drug trafficking charge. 50-year-old Michael Robertson was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and prescription controlled substance not in the proper […]

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School district beginning to plan calendar for next school year

October 27, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District is in the beginning stages of planning next year’s school calendar. At last week’s board of education meeting, the board approved the creation of a calendar committee. This committee includes […]

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  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 8-3

    Jeff Hoover is joined by marriage and family therapist Joy Jones to discuss an upcoming community seminar focused on human trafficking awareness. Jones shares her experience working with survivors, explains common warning signs of exploitation, and talks about how parents, educators, churches, and community members can help protect vulnerable individuals through education and awareness.

  • Community Conversation 7-31

    Jeff Hoover talks with Dr. Emiley Button, Director of Nursing at Lindsey Wilson University, about the school's new fully online RN to BSN program. They discuss how the program helps working nurses earn their bachelor's degree, partnerships with area hospitals and Somerset Community College, tuition assistance opportunities, and the growing demand for nurses across Kentucky.

  • Community Conversation 7-30

    Jeff Hoover talks with Gordon Lester of the Russell County Family Resource and Youth Services Center about the annual Back to School Bash at the Russell County Fairgrounds. They discuss free backpacks, school supplies, food, and community support available to Russell County students, along with the year-round work Family Resource Centers do to help local children and families succeed in school.

  • Community Conversation 7-29

    Jeff Hoover talks with Betty McQueary, Director of Laboratory Services at Russell County Hospital, about the hospital's annual Community Health Screening. Betty discusses the strong turnout, what tests are included in the $20 screening, the importance of early detection for conditions such as infections, anemia, and prostate cancer, and how participants can quickly access their results. She also explains the convenience of the screening process and thanks the Russell County School System and hospital staff for helping make the event a success.

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