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Lakers look for district win at Warren Central

September 24, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers (2-0) will look to pick up their third consecutive win to start the season when they hit the road for the first time in 2020 to take on the Warren Central […]

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Adding to the Banner: Lady Laker Volleyball team has sights set on district title going into this season

August 27, 2020 Zac Oakes

Russell County High School Lady Lakers Volleyball coach Faith Womack pulls no punches when talking about the goals she has for her team heading into a season unlike any other. “I think our main goal, […]

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State education officials say KBE will not be postponing or cancelling fall sports

August 27, 2020 Zac Oakes

An update from a story last night. Toni Konz Tatman, a spokesperson for the Kentucky Department of Education, said on Twitter Thursday morning that the Kentucky Board of Education will not be postponing or cancelling […]

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Kentucky Board of Education set to discuss KHSAA and fall sports on Friday

August 26, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Board of Education has scheduled a special-called meeting for Friday at 11 a.m. CT and the agenda includes discussion about the KHSAA and fall sports, which includes “discussion and possible action to authorize […]

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RCHS Lakers Football began practice Monday

August 25, 2020 Zac Oakes

Russell County Lakers Head Coach Ryan Richardson said it was good to be out on the practice field as the Lakers prepare for their season opener in nearly two weeks against Casey County. The Lakers […]

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RCMS Football begins practice with helmets

August 25, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School football team, under the direction of head coach Keith Ellis, hit the practice field Monday evening for the first time with helmets. Here are a few snapshots of the first […]

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Governor Beshear says he will NOT overrule KHSAA decision on fall sports

August 24, 2020 Zac Oakes

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced during his daily press conference today that he will not overturn the KHSAA’s plan to move forward with fall sports. There were some concerns from student-athletes, parents, coaches, and others […]

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Fall sports teams expected to begin practice today

August 24, 2020 Zac Oakes

Barring any late changes, fall sports teams will be able to begin practicing across Kentucky today after last week’s decision by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association to move forward with the plan to begin […]

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Russell County Girls Golf finishes third in weekend tournament

August 24, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Girls Golf team finished in third place overall with a team score of 374 over the weekend at the Kentucky Invitational Tournament at Lakewood Country Club. McKenzie Trautman shot a personal-best score […]

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KHSAA set to discuss fall sports on Thursday

August 18, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Board of Controllers is set to discuss the next moves for fall sports in Kentucky at a virtual meeting on Thursday. The meeting will be a follow-up from a […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Schools Director of Security Jackie Grider about school safety, the role of school resource officers, summer training, and the importance of building trust with students, parents, and the community. Grider also shares his personal commitment to helping students make positive choices and succeed.

  • 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.

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