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Lady Laker Softball picks up district win over Clinton County

April 24, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Lady Laker Softball team picked up a big district win over Clinton County last night by a score of 7-4. The Lady Lakers recorded 15 hits in the game, led by Mickenzie McClure with […]
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RCMS Baseball and Softball win big over Wayne County

April 24, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School Baseball and Softball teams picked up big wins over Wayne County yesterday. The Lakers defeated the Cardinals 18-1. Brantley Turner led the Lakers with 2 hits and 3 runs batted […]
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Annual Kevin’s Kids Concert is tomorrow

April 24, 2026 Zac Oakes
The annual Kevin’s Kids Concert takes place tomorrow. The Kevin Williams concert gets underway at 6:00 tomorrow evening at Russell Springs First Baptist Church and is free to the public. A love offering will take […]
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RC Tennis sweeps Clinton County; boys pick up win over Monroe

April 24, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Tennis teams were in action yesterday, hosting Clinton County and Monroe County. The boys and girls picked up 5-0 wins over Clinton County. Carson Buras, Ethan Coe and Owen Buras picked up […]
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Trimble County man arrested locally on several charges

April 24, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Trimble County man was arrested locally on numerous charges. Russell Springs Police arrested 40-year-old Barney A. Warner Jr. yesterday. He’s charged with possession of fentanyl, possession of opiates, possession of cocaine, possession of drug […]
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Russell County, majority of Lake Cumberland area remain in severe drought

April 24, 2026 Zac Oakes
Russell County and much of the Lake Cumberland area remain in severe drought, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. The Russell County Mesonet station has recorded just over an inch-and-a-half of […]
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Man arrested after car collides with tree yesterday evening

April 24, 2026 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday evening after a car he was operating collided with a tree. It happened a little before 6:00 yesterday on Meadowlark Drive, off Highway 1545 also known as Bottoms […]
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Adair County Schools were temporarily on lockdown, no threat found

April 23, 2026 Zac Oakes
Adair County Schools were placed on lockdown earlier today after a bomb threat was reportedly called in to one of the schools. All the schools were placed on lockdown, and first responders came through and […]
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Boil water advisory lifted for Stephens Ridge Road

April 23, 2026 Zac Oakes
* Boil Water Advisory lifted *  The City of Jamestown has issued a boil water advisory for Stephens Ridge Road and all side roads. This includes John Street and all side roads. This advisory is […]
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Laker Baseball on the road at East Jessamine; Lady Laker Softball on the road at Clinton County

April 23, 2026 Zac Oakes
The Laker Baseball and Lady Laker Softball teams are on the road this evening. The Laker Baseball team goes on the road for a matchup with East Jessamine beginning at 5:00 CT. The Lady Laker […]
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  • Community Conversation 9-23

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.

  • Community Conversation 9-21

    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.

  • Community Conversation 9-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Public Library Director Cody Gabehart about the grand opening of The Green, including the new pavilion, sensory play space, walking trail and amphitheater. They also discuss upcoming events, the library’s Halloween costume shop, the new library website, and the digitization of local genealogy and oral history records.

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