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Lakers play Adair in 2A matchup tonight, changes made for upcoming Monroe game

January 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Laker Basketball team will go on the road to LaRue County tonight to take on Adair County in a 2A tournament matchup. Tip-off for tonight’s matchup is scheduled for 6:30 CT. The […]
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New vaping law now in effect

January 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
Local vaping stores and those around the state now face new regulations from a law passed during last year’s legislative session. House Bill 11 only allows the sale of FDA approved vape products, significantly limiting […]
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Jamestown Fire Dept called out on New Year’s Day

January 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown Fire Department was called to a fire at a home on Esto Road yesterday afternoon. Jamestown Fire Chief Jeff Landers said fire crews were called out at around 3:30 yesterday after Landers noticed […]
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Russell Springs Police investigating burglary

January 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
Russell Springs Police are investigating a recent burglary. The burglary occurred earlier this week at a building owned by Shevawn Foley in Russell Springs. Police say they are seeking the community’s help with identifying the […]
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Jamestown man arrested in Casey County

January 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown man was arrested in Casey County yesterday morning. 40-year-old James A. Flores was arrested by the Casey County Sheriff’s Office and charged with possession of methamphetamine – second offense, operating a motor vehicle […]
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UK Volleyball adds two talented Purdue transfers

January 2, 2025 Zac Oakes
Purdue transfer Lizzie Carr helped the Boilermakers finish 27-7 last season that included a 16-4 mark in the competitive Big Ten. She averaged 1.52 kills per set and hit .301. Carr also averaged 0.63 blocks […]
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Liberty man flown out following single-vehicle wreck in Adair County

January 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
A Liberty man was flown out following a single-vehicle wreck in Adair County Monday morning. Reports are 34-year-old Brandon Poff of Liberty was operating a a 2008 Honda CRV traveling east on Liberty Road at […]
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New Year Closings

January 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
The new year brings several closings around the county. City Halls in both Jamestown and Russell Springs will be closed today. The Russell County Courthouse will be closed today, as well as the Russell County […]
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New vision exam requirement for driver’s license renewals begins today

January 1, 2025 Zac Oakes
A new law requiring a vision exam for all driver’s license renewals goes into effect today. Vision screenings can be completed at no cost at any regional driver’s license office. There are regional driver’s license […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-4

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley about National Recovery Month, the importance of sharing stories of recovery, Purple Fridays, and the impact addiction has on individuals and families. They also discuss the upcoming Light of Hope Candlelight Ceremony and the message Jennifer wants everyone struggling with addiction to hear: there is always hope.

  • 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.

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