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Highway 206 in Adair County reduced to one lane this week

October 27, 2025 Zac Oakes

Highway 206 in Adair County will be reduced to one lane this week due to culvert replacement work. The District 8 Transportation Office said the work will begin today and is expected to be completed […]

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Mo Dioubate has unique leadership traits

October 27, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT The first time Greg Williams, the father of Kentucky freshman Kam Williams, saw Mo Dioubate at a UK summer camp he knew who the team’s leader was going to be. “There was […]

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Laker Football hosts Lincoln County tonight

October 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team will host Lincoln County in its final district matchup of the season tonight at Finley Field. Kickoff for tonight’s matchup between the Lakers and Patriots is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The […]

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Laker Band competing in state semifinals tomorrow, with opportunity to compete in finals tonight

October 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Band will compete in the Class AAA state semifinals tomorrow at Warren East High School. The Laker Band is one of 12 bands competing in the semifinals tomorrow. Of those 12 bands, the […]

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School district test result data delayed

October 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

The release of data from the 2024-2025 school year assessments has been delayed. The data is usually available for public release beginning in October, but the release has been delayed at the state level. Russell […]

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Two Pulaski men arrested for sexual abuse of a minor in separate incidents

October 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

Two Pulaski County men, each charged with sexual abuse involving a minor in separate incidents, were arrested this week. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said 58-year-old Alvaro Noguera Mera of Somerset was arrested following an […]

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Russell Springs man arrested in Adair County

October 24, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs man was arrested in Adair County yesterday afternoon. 31-year-old Joseph M. Creekmore was arrested and charged with criminal mischief – 2nd degree and leaving the scene of an accident. Creekmore was arrested […]

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Pulaski County man arrested locally on drug, shoplifting charges

October 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Pulaski County man was arrested just before noon today on drug and shoplifting charges. 57-year-old Gary Elliott of Eubank was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession […]

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Brooke Ann Anderson Wilson, age 49, of Russell Springs

October 23, 2025 Sean Hammond

Brooke Ann Anderson Wilson age 49 of Russell Springs, died on September 19, 2025. Survivors include her children, Cody (Heather), Celina, TN, William (Chelsey) Campbellsville, KY, and Rylee Elizabeth, Russell Springs, KY; her parents, David […]

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Ford discusses change from ACT to SAT for high school juniors

October 23, 2025 Zac Oakes

A few weeks ago, we reported on local news High school juniors in Russell County and across the state will now take the SAT in the spring instead of the ACT. This is a notable […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • 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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