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Month: August 2020

Obituaries

Albert Earl Antle, age 95, of Jamestown

August 7, 2020 WJRS Staff
Albert Earl Antle, age 95, of Jamestown, Kentucky passed away Thursday, August 06, 2020 at Russell County Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Doris Dalton Antle; his parents Virgil […]
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Governor’s Daily COVID-19 Report for Friday, August 7th

August 7, 2020 WJRS Staff
Gov. Beshear Provides Update on COVID-19 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 7, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday updated Kentuckians on the continued fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth. Yesterday, the Governor […]
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Ferrel Hudson, age 95, of Russell Springs

August 7, 2020 Sean Hammond
Ferrel Hudson, 95, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, August 5th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset. Ferrel was born in Russell Springs, KY on January 10, 1925, a daughter of the late Elsie […]
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All Things Russell Discusses Stoplight, County Fair, Jamestown Water

August 7, 2020 Sean Hammond
On today’s program Jeff and Tony talk about a variety of topics including the light removal in Russell Springs, the water situation in Jamestown, and the recent Russell County Jaycees Fair.  
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Interview with Dr. Bill Luckey

August 7, 2020 Sean Hammond
Lindsey Wilson College President Dr. Bill Luckey talks about the upcoming fall semester at LWC and steps the college is taking to keep students and staff safe.
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Jamestown City Council Met in a Special Called Meeting Thursday

August 7, 2020 Sean Hammond
The Jamestown City Council met last evening in special session. WJRS News caught up with Mayor Nick Shearer following the meeting…
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Safety is a Big Concern for the 127 Yard Sales

August 7, 2020 Sean Hammond
The 127 Yard Sale officially got underway yesterday with vendors and shoppers coming in from across surrounding states. Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman spoke to WJRS News Thursday and gave some tips on how folks can […]
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LCDHD Daily Report on COVID-19 Shows One Death, 25 New Cases

August 6, 2020 WJRS Staff
Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today from Pulaski. We have experienced a total of 41 deaths resulting in a 3.3% mortality rate among known cases. Our hearts and prayers go out […]
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Russell County Schools to Go Virtual

August 6, 2020 Sean Hammond
“I went to sleep that morning with a lot less weight on my shoulders than I had in two or three weeks,” was how Russell County School Superintendent Michael Ford described his decision to start […]
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Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman Interview

August 6, 2020 Sean Hammond
Lt. Governor Coleman talks about the need to follow safety guidelines during the 127 yard sale.
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