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Six Russell County youth wrestlers qualify for state

February 2, 2026 Zac Oakes

Six Russell County youth wrestlers recently qualified for state competition. At the region competition, Liam Boreing and Tamerlan Dugger came away with 1st place finishes. Tucker McGowan finished 3rd place and Levi Menix finished 4th. […]

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28 individuals indicted by Russell County grand jury

February 2, 2026 Zac Oakes

A Russell County grand jury handed up indictments against 28 individuals last week. Those indicted include the following: Regena Roy, age 45, of Russell Springs, charged with manslaughter second degree and abuse or neglect of […]

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Sheriff’s office makes multiple arrests in drug investigation

February 2, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office made multiple drug-related arrests late Friday night into Saturday morning. Sheriff Derek Polston said Deputies Devin Blakey and Stone Bolin went to a residence on Robertson Road off North 127 […]

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School board approves creation of local planning committee for district facilities plan

February 2, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved the creation of a local planning committee at its meeting Friday. That committee will soon begin work on a significant task: constructing the school district’s facilities plan. Superintendent […]

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Columbia woman arrested on multiple charges

February 2, 2026 Zac Oakes

A Columbia woman was arrested Friday after reports came in of a car sitting in the road with individuals passed out inside. The Adair County Sheriff’s Office was called to Lether Burton Road off Highway […]

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Russell County, other area schools remain closed due to road conditions

February 2, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County and several other area schools remain closed today due to hazardous road conditions. Schools in Russell, Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Wayne, Metcalfe and Pulaski counties are utilizing NTI or Non-Traditional Instruction today due […]

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Kenny Walker believes Pope needs to show tough love

February 2, 2026 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky All-American Kenny Walker knows UK fans are unhappy with how coach Mark Pope’s team has played much of this season and some were even questioning if Pope should be back […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-12

    Superintendent Michael Ford joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the start of the new school year, the latest progress on the new middle school, the completed Laker Band practice area, school facility priorities, teacher recruitment, and the need for substitute teachers across the district.

  • Community Conversation 8-10

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.

  • 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.

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