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Sample ballot for November General Election released

September 24, 2020 Zac Oakes

The sample ballot for the November General Election in Russell County has been released from the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office. Below is the sample ballot. Simply click on the link below and the ballot […]

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Unemployment rises in Russell County

September 24, 2020 Zac Oakes

Unemployment rates rose in all 120 Kentucky counties between August 2019 and August 2020, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. In Russell County, […]

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Weather Blog for Thursday, September 24th

September 24, 2020 Sean Hammond

Good Thursday folks and welcome to Friday eve. Today, rain chances are in the forecast as our stretch of dry weather is going to come to an end. Showers will be in the forecast for […]

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Laker Sports Report for Thursday, September 24th

September 23, 2020 WJRS Laker Country

In Laker Sports happenings on Thursday: ***Join Laker Head Coach Ryan Richardson for the “Coach Ryan Richardson Show” on Thursday night at 6o’clock as the Laker coach joins Tony Kerr and Josh Branscum for a […]

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Upcoming election dates to know

September 23, 2020 Zac Oakes

Voters in Russell County should be aware of upcoming important dates regarding the November general election. Below are a few dates to know that will be coming up soon. Oct. 5 – Last Day to […]

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Vaught’s Views for Thursday, September 24th

September 23, 2020 WJRS Laker Country

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New regulation requires parents to notify school of positive COVID-19 tests in children

September 23, 2020 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford is reminding parents/guardians of a recent regulation enacted that reads in part “ensure parents, legal guardians, or other persons or agencies responsible for a student are aware of the […]

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LCDHD COVID-19 report for Wednesday, Sept. 23

September 23, 2020 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.59%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 69 deaths resulting in a 2.6% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]

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Russell County students can return in-person on Oct. 12

September 23, 2020 Zac Oakes

In less than three weeks, Russell County students will have the ability to return to in-person instruction. That comes after a 4-1 vote by the Russell County Board of Education this week approving a plan […]

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Ford praises work of teachers and staff during virtual start

September 23, 2020 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford offered high praise for the school district’s teachers and staff for the work they’ve done to start the school year virtually, and also challenged those who have made negative […]

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