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Jamestown to apply for funding to help address water infrastructure

February 20, 2026 Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown is going to pursue state funding to help address its water infrastructure. The city has been dealing with some issues on its barge in the lake that pumps water into the […]

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Roy files to run for Jamestown Council

February 20, 2026 Zac Oakes

Jared Roy has officially filed to run for a seat on the Jamestown City Council. Roy is the first candidate to officially file to run for a seat on the city council in Jamestown or […]

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Progress being made on Bankers Field of Dreams

February 20, 2026 Zac Oakes

Progress is being made on the Bankers Field of Dreams in Russell Springs. The project involves some significant renovations to one of the existing fields at the city park to design a new field aimed […]

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RCSO Deputy Fox graduates from law enforcement academy

February 20, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Fox is among 30 new graduates from the Department of Criminal Justice Training’s  basic training academy in Richmond. The graduates of Class 566 received more than 800 hours of recruit-level […]

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Portion of 127 in Casey County to be reduced to one lane starting Monday

February 20, 2026 Zac Oakes

A portion of Highway 127 in Casey County will be reduced to one lane starting Monday. The District 8 transportation office said the portion of North 127 between Loop Road and Patsy Riffe Ridge Road […]

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Kenton G. Bolin, age 70, of Jamestown

February 19, 2026 Zac Oakes

Kenton G. Bolin, 70, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, February 18th, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington, KY. Kenton was born in Jamestown, KY on November 28, 1955, a son of the late Frances Adalene (Marcum) […]

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Lakers and Lady Lakers wrap up regular season with home doubleheader against Barren County

February 19, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Laker and Lady Laker Basketball teams will wrap up the regular season at home tonight, hosting Barren County for a doubleheader. The first game between the Lady Lakers and Trojanettes tips off at 6:00 […]

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Jamestown City Council to meet this evening

February 19, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council will meet at 6:00 at City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. We’ll have more details on tomorrow’s local […]

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Jamestown woman arrested on drug charges

February 19, 2026 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown woman was arrested on drug charges yesterday evening. 43-year-old Misti Rubbo was arrested by Russell Springs Police and charged with possession of methamphetamine and public intoxication of a controlled substance. Rubbo was arrested […]

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Turner appointed to another term on RCIDA Board

February 19, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas appointed David Turner to another term on the Russell County Industrial Development Authority Board at the most recent city council meeting. Turner has served two years on the board and […]

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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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