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Selbys to be inducted into South-Central Kentucky Dirt Racing Hall of Fame

March 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
A local family will be recognized this coming weekend by being inducted into the South-Central Kentucky Dirt Racing Hall of Fame. Billy and Dennis Selby will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at a […]
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Bill aims to rebalance relationship between counties and state on jail costs

March 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
A bill making its way through the state legislature aims to rebalance the relationship between counties and the state when it comes to jail costs. Jails are one of the largest line items counties spend […]
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Jamestown Police seeking grant to update service weapons

March 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown Police Department is seeking a grant to update its service weapons. Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns announced at the most recent city council meeting that the department is seeking a grant from the […]
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Monticello man dead following Saturday afternoon collision

March 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Monticello man died as the result of a motorcycle vs car collision on Highway 90 in Wayne County Saturday afternoon. Kentucky State Police say 26-year-old Christian Vanover was operating a 2025 Harley Davidson westbound […]
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Adair County Schools mourning loss of elementary student

March 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
Adair County Schools is mourning the loss of a student at Adair County Elementary School. The school district announced fourth-grade student Tate Akin passed away following an illness at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. Adair […]
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Kenny Walker on Mark Pope, UK recruiting, current players

March 2, 2026 Zac Oakes
By LARRY VAUGHT Kenny Walker was a McDonald’s All-American in Roberta, Ga., in 1982 who played his college basketball at Kentucky for coach Joe Hall. He became an All-American who scored 2,080 points — only […]
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Luca John Roberts, age 4

March 1, 2026 Zac Oakes
Luca John Roberts departed this life to enter the arms of Jesus on Thursday, February 26, 2026. His four years on this earth were spent smiling, laughing and bringing joy and light to his family and […]
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    Russell County vs Campbellsville from Friday, September 4th.

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    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.

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    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.

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