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Several local students named to Lindsey Wilson University President’s List and Dean’s List for Spring ’26 semester

July 2, 2026 Zac Oakes

Several local students were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List at Lindsey Wilson University for the Spring 2026 semester. Those local students were: President’s List Nicholas Blakey Dawson Bradshaw Berkeley Clark Ethan Cooper […]

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Jamestown Police remind residents of traffic pattern changes for Lakefest this weekend

July 2, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Police Department is reminding local residents that the Jamestown Square will be closed for Lakefest this weekend, and traffic patterns will be changed. Jamestown Police say the square will be closed from around […]

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Liberty Man Arrested on Meth Trafficking Charges

July 2, 2026 Sean Hammond

Casey County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Liberty man on drug-related charges during a traffic stop late Tuesday night. Deputies say 44-year-old Jantzen Hale was stopped on Trammel Street after allegedly failing to use a turn […]

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Meyer sworn in as newest officer in Jamestown Police Department

July 2, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Police Department has a new police officer. Corey Meyer was sworn in by Mayor Regena Hinton as the department’s newest officer yesterday. Meyer graduated from the law enforcement training academy in 2020 and […]

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Local students named to SCC President’s List

July 2, 2026 Zac Oakes

Several local students were recently named to the President’s List at Somerset Community College for the Spring 2026 semester. Students named to the Full Time President’s List were: Adam St. Pierre Braxton Smith Elijah Williams […]

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City of Columbia to hold public hearing regarding data centers this evening

July 2, 2026 Zac Oakes

The City of Columbia is set to hold a public hearing this evening regarding data centers and a possible moratorium on data centers within the city. The public hearing gets underway at 5:00 this evening […]

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Ousmane N’Diaye has impressed teammates in summer workouts

July 2, 2026 Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Ousmane N’Diaye is a 7-footer from Senegal who has played in Italy, Germany and Spain but will play for Kentucky coach Mark Pope this season. He’s an unknown commodity to most UK […]

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Pauline B. Davenport, 69, of Columbia (formerly of Russell Springs)

July 1, 2026 Zac Oakes

 Pauline B. Davenport, 69, of Columbia, KY, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, June 27th, in Columbia, KY. A Graveside Service will be held Friday July 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT at the […]

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School board gives Superintendent Ford exemplary marks across the board

July 1, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education met yesterday with one of the main topics being Superintendent Michael Ford’s annual evaluation. The board went into executive session for about 15 minutes and after returning to open […]

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Extreme Heat Warning continues today, extended into late Friday evening

July 1, 2026 Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Area remains under an Extreme Heat Warning from the National Weather Service today, and the weather service has extended that warning to go through the late evening Friday. The weather service says […]

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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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