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Russell County FFA team earns 17th at state competition

November 24, 2025 Zac Oakes
Four Russell County FFA students had a strong showing at the Kentucky FFA state competition. The team of Abby Fox, Lilly Williams, Alyssa Wethington, and Destiney Popplewell placed 17th overall in the Kentucky FFA Vet Science […]
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RCHS earns yellow rating in last year’s state assessment

November 24, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell County High School received a yellow rating based on scores from last year’s state assessments.  A yellow rating is the middle rating of five categories.  47 percent of Russell County High school students earned […]
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RCMS Wrestling has strong showing in first competition of season

November 24, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School wrestling team competed in its first competition of the season at the Bruin Brawl at Central Hardin Middle School this weekend.  The team had a total record of 27-21 and […]
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Jamestown gearing up for Christmas on the Square

November 24, 2025 Zac Oakes
The City of Jamestown is gearing up for the annual Christmas on the Square. This year, Christmas on the Square will be part of the ongoing Russell County Bicentennial Celebration. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton said […]
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Russell County Schools earn high marks on school climate and safety survey

November 21, 2025 Zac Oakes
The release of state assessment results for Russell County Schools also included results from a student survey about school climate and safety. Russell County Schools earned high marks in the school climate and safety survey, […]
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RCMS Lakers take 2 of 3 against Adair County

November 21, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Middle School Basketball team took 2 of 3 games against Adair County last night. The 6th grade team won 31-17 with Brenner Helm scoring 10 points. The 7th grade team won […]
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Jamestown hosting annual Grace Foley Hall Memorial Decorating Contest

November 21, 2025 Zac Oakes
Jamestown residents and businesses can begin signing up for the city’s annual Grace Foley Hall Memorial Decorating Contest. The Jamestown City Council voted last night to increase the prizes for this year’s contest. Jamestown Mayor […]
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Lights at the Park to open following next Saturday’s Christmas parade

November 21, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Lights at the Park at Russell Springs City Park will open for the season following next Saturday’s Christmas parade. The drive-thru light display has some new scenes this year and is free admission. Mayor […]
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Clinton County woman arrested after attempting to flee from police

November 21, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Clinton County woman was arrested late Wednesday night after reportedly attempting to flee from police. 33-year-old Bethany J. Harding was arrested and charged with fleeing or evading police 1st degree – motor vehicle, fleeing […]
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Laker Bowling falls to Taylor County

November 21, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Laker Bowling team fell to Taylor County on Tuesday 7 games to 2. High scores for the Lakers were Chase White with 203, Steven Stewart with 178, Elijah Luttrell with 159, & Phillip Muthler […]
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  • Community Conversation 9-3

    Jeff Hoover talks with legendary Kentucky high school basketball coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. following his induction into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Feldhaus reflects on his 41-year coaching career, his father’s influence, the 2013 state championship, and the lasting relationships basketball has created throughout his career.

  • Community Conversation 9-2

    Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Coal Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.

  • 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.

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