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Russell County 9U team plays up a division, wins 10U Cal Ripken district championship

June 29, 2026 Zac Oakes

It was a big weekend for the Russell County 9U Baseball team. The team played up an age division, and captured the West Kentucky District 6 10U championship. The team finished the tournament with a […]

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School board to hold end-of-year meeting tomorrow

June 29, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its annual end-of-fiscal year meeting tomorrow. The meeting will take place at noon with multiple items on the agenda. These include the annual evaluation by the board […]

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J Batt has personality, drive to be perfect UK fit

June 29, 2026 Zac Oakes

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky native Homer Rice was an All-American football player at Centre Centre in 1948 and from 1951-61 he compiled a 101-9-7 record coaching high school football in Kentucky and Tennessee. He was […]

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Audrey Hart Tucker, age 94, of Russell Springs

June 27, 2026 Sean Hammond

Audrey Hart Tucker, age 94, of Russell Springs, died Friday, June 26, 2026. She was born in Russell Springs, KY on March 17, 1932, to the late Bessie Gadberry and Marvin Hart. In addition to […]

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Lakefest gets underway next week

June 27, 2026 Zac Oakes

Lakefest gets underway in Jamestown next weekend. Activities begin Friday evening on the square with pageants and Triple Crown Wrestling. Saturday includes several annual popular events, beginning in the morning with Breakfast in the Park, […]

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National Weather Service advising of potentially dangerous heat next week

June 26, 2026 Zac Oakes

The National Weather Service in Louisville is advising area residents of potentially dangerous heat next week. The weather service says daily high temperatures in the 90s with oppressive humidity can be expected beginning Monday through […]

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Important dates to know for the upcoming general election

June 26, 2026 Zac Oakes

Here are important upcoming dates to know for this fall’s general election, courtesy of the Russell County Clerk’s Office. ​September 19, 2026 – Mail-in Absentee Ballot Request Portal​ Opens October 5, 2026 – Last Day to Register to Vote for […]

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Russell County among Kentucky leaders in unemployment decline

June 26, 2026 Zac Oakes

Russell County tied for the largest year-over-year decline in unemployment in Kentucky, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Russell County’s unemployment rate fell from 5.9 percent in May 2025 to 4.5 percent in May […]

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Local Agencies Receive WHAS Crusade Funding

June 26, 2026 Sean Hammond

More than six point two million dollars raised during the 73rd WHAS Crusade for Children telethon is now going back into communities across the region. Officials say 100 percent of the $6,235,132.67 raised has been […]

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Work continues on RCH expansion project

June 26, 2026 Zac Oakes

Work is continuing on the Russell County Hospital expansion project. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the footers were recently poured, which opens the door for some more notable changes happening within the next several weeks. […]

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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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