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Foley Drive will be closed for a couple hours this morning

June 4, 2026 Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is advising area residents that Foley Drive, off Highway 127 and Butler Drive, will be closed from 8 a.m. until around 10 a.m. today for electric work. Crews will have […]

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Maylon Brown, Jr., 66, of Russell Springs

June 3, 2026 Sean Hammond

Maylon Brown, Jr., 66, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, June 1st, at Russell County Hospital. Maylon was born in Columbus, OH on January 4, 1960, a son of the late Carol (Wright) and Maylon […]

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Kazsuk to run unopposed for school board in District 4; Questions arise about District 2

June 3, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County Board of Education Chairman Dick Kazsuk will not face any opposition on the ballot in November, as no other candidate filed to run for the Board of Education seat in District 4 this […]

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Mayor Thomas discusses recent improvements at city veteran cemetery

June 3, 2026 Zac Oakes

Recent improvements have been made at the Russell Springs Veteran Cemetery. Mayor Eddie Thomas said he’s really pleased with the new improvements. He encouraged local veterans to consider reserving a plot at the veterans cemetery […]

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Maynard murder trial resumes today

June 3, 2026 Zac Oakes

The murder trial of a Jamestown man accused of fatally shooting his half-brother resumes this morning. Day 2 of the jury trial in the case of the Commonwealth of Kentucky vs Lee Maynard will get […]

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Russell County Fair Floral Hall results

June 3, 2026 Zac Oakes

We have results from the Russell County Fair Floral Hall. Winners from the open class include: Flowers – Sharon Bradley Baked Foods – Sherry Redmon Photography – Gunnar Coe Painting – Tina Wilson Food Preservation […]

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Nine candidates file for Jamestown Council and six file for Russell Springs Council; no late filings for mayor races

June 3, 2026 Zac Oakes

With the filing deadline passed, we now know who will be on the ballot for city council races in Jamestown and Russell Springs. In Jamestown, nine candidates filed to run for six seats. Those candidates […]

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Wednesday events at the Russell County Jaycees Fair

June 3, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fair continues tonight with wrestling and lawn & garden pulls as the featured entertainment. The lawn & garden pull, along with wrestling action, get underway at 7:00 this evening. Wrestling will take […]

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Public ballot position draw will be held at courthouse tomorrow

June 3, 2026 Zac Oakes

A public drawing for ballot positions in the November general election will be held tomorrow at the Russell County Courthouse. The ballot position draw is mandated by state law and is open to the public […]

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Three candidates file for Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor

June 3, 2026 Zac Oakes

Three candidates filed for Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor in Russell County. Those three candidates were: Michael Rexroat, Darrell Selby and Sandra Voils. Three seats are up for election in November.

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  • 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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