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Month: July 2020

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45 New Cases of COVID-19 in Lake Cumberland Area; Cases Now Reported in Youth Sports

July 31, 2020 WJRS Staff

Lake Cumberland District Daily COVID-19 Case Summary County Current Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Recovered Death(s) Total Cases Total Cases Per 10,000 1. Adair 19.00 3.00 16.00 164.00 19.00 202.00 105.20 2. Casey 45.00 1.00 44.00 128.00 […]

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Samuel Gosser Gives Details on Tonight’s Truck and Tractor Pull

July 31, 2020 Sean Hammond
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“All Things Russell” From Blankenship’s Barber Shop

July 31, 2020 Sean Hammond

         

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Laker Football Schedule Is Released, Season Starts September 11th at Home vs. Casey County

July 30, 2020 WJRS Staff

  Laker Head Football Coach Ryan Richardson released yesterday the Laker football schedule for the upcoming season.   Coach Richardson says he is still looking to file the October 9th open date with an opponent. Once […]

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Governor’s Thursday Update on COVID-19

July 30, 2020 WJRS Staff

By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY – Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “Remember, we as a commonwealth, as a country and […]

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Johnny Rexroat, age 82, formerly of Russell County

July 30, 2020 WJRS Staff

Bishop Johnny Rexroat, age 82, of Jamestown, Tennessee, formerly of Russell County, died Wednesday, July 29th. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 2,  2020 at 2 P.M. at Alive in the Spirit Church […]

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Kentucky State Police Releases Details of Fatal Wreck on Parkway Wednesday

July 30, 2020 WJRS Staff

NEWS RELEASE KSP Investigates Fatal Collision In Russell Co. Russell Springs, KY. (July 30, 2020) – Kentucky State Police Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision in Russell County Wednesday afternoon. On July 29, […]

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Mayor Eddie Thomas Discusses the Removal of the Stop Light on Main Street

July 30, 2020 Sean Hammond

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas talked with WJRS NEWS on Thursday morning about the removal of the traffic light on Main Street in Russell Springs.   Here is the Mayor’s interview with WJRS NEWS.

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Brad Russell Talks about the Shortened RC Jaycees Fair

July 30, 2020 Sean Hammond

Brad Russell with the Russell County Jaycees stopped by the Laker Country 1049 studios to talk about the 2020 Russell County Jaycees Fair.   Here is the interview with Russell.

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Water Off on Old Columbia Road

July 30, 2020 WJRS Staff

Russell Springs water residents:    Terry Russell, public works director for the City of Russell Sorings, says that water service on Old Columbia road, Highway 1870, is temporarily off due to a vehicle accident this […]

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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.

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    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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