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Laker Band finishes 1st at regionals over the weekend, will compete in semifinals next weekend

October 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Band earned a first-place finish in the Class AAA East Regional at South Laurel over the weekend. Russell County took first place, Adair County finished second, and Garrard County finished third. Highlands, North […]

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Lakers fall at Wayne County

October 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Laker Football team fell on the road at Wayne County in a district matchup Friday night by a score of 20-0. The Lakers are now 3-5 on the season and 0-2 in district play. […]

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School board to meet this evening

October 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting this evening. The board is expected to hear updates on the district’s construction projects at the meeting. The board will meet at 5 p.m. […]

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Dunbar to serve on committee representing jailers during legislative session

October 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar will serve on a committee representing jailers across the state during the upcoming legislative session. Dunbar was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS recently. He announced he’ll be serving […]

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Louisville woman arrested on felony assault charges

October 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Louisville woman was arrested on a pair of felony assault charges early yesterday morning. 63-year-old Ronda Schell was arrested just after midnight yesterday and charged with assault second degree – domestic violence and assault […]

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Columbia man arrested for vandalizing courthouse clock tower

October 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

A Columbia man was arrested after reportedly vandalizing the Adair County Historic Courthouse Clock Tower.  Columbia Police say 27-year-old Anthony J. Sessions is charged with criminal mischief first degree and criminal trespassing first degree in […]

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Boil water advisory in effect for portion of East Highway 80

October 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

A boil water advisory is in effect for residents and businesses along East Highway 80, beginning at 5202 East Highway 80 and going to the Casey County line. The advisory is in effect until further […]

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Jack Givens likes way Mark Pope coaches, builds team

October 20, 2025 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky All-American Jack Givens certainly understands the Kentucky basketball program both from a player’s standpoint and a fan’s standpoint. He had 41 points on 18 of 27 shooting in the 1978 […]

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Barbara Sue Neathery, 69, of Jamestown

October 18, 2025 Sean Hammond

Barbara Sue Neathery, 69, of Jamestown, KY passed away Thursday, October 16th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, Pulaski County. Barbara was born in Jamestown, Ky on December 22, 1955, a daughter of the late […]

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Kentucky State Police investigating ATM thefts in Casey County

October 17, 2025 Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is investigating a string of thefts from ATMs in Casey County recently. According to state police, thefts have occurred at ATM locations in Liberty, Dunnville, and Yosemite over the past week. Detective […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • 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.

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