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Laker Sports Report for Thursday, October 8th

October 8, 2020 WJRS Staff

In Laker Sports news: ***The Lady Laker soccer team will be at home Thursday evening for a game with Wayne County. The game will start at 5 o’clock at the Laker soccer field. ***The Lady […]

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LCDHD COVID-19 report for Wednesday, Oct. 7

October 7, 2020 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.21%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 71 deaths resulting in a 2.27% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]

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LCDHD releases statement on Halloween

October 7, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Public Health has released guidance on how to celebrate Halloween safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be very important to use caution and plan ahead for […]

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Lindsey Wilson College achieves record enrollment

October 7, 2020 Zac Oakes

From the Lindsey Wilson College Public Relations Office Lindsey Wilson College announced a record enrollment for the academic year 2020-21. The announcement was delivered via a virtual town hall presentation from LWC President William T. […]

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Nadine E. Womack, age 73, of Russell Springs

October 7, 2020 Sean Hammond

Nadine E. Womack, 73 of Russell Springs, died Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. She was born April 6, 1947 in Russell County to the late John Depp & Verla Mae Flanagan […]

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Michael Eugene Coppersmith, age 58, of Campbellsville

October 7, 2020 Sean Hammond

Michael Eugene Coppersmith, age 58, of Campbellsville, KY passed away Sunday, October 04 2020 at Norton’s Hospital – Louisville, KY. He was born on Sunday, September 30 1962, in Pomona, CA. He was the son […]

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Russell County leading the way locally for poll volunteers

October 6, 2020 Zac Oakes

In light of a shortage of poll workers for the upcoming general election, Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams opened up a portal for citizens to sign up as volunteers. Russell County is leading the […]

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LCDHD COVID-19 report for Tuesday, Oct. 6

October 6, 2020 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.29%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 71 deaths resulting in a 2.3% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]

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Fire heavily damages Treasure Nook

October 6, 2020 Zac Oakes

A fire broke out at a Russell Springs business Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews were called to The Treasure Nook, located just off Highway 127 in Russell Springs, Tuesday afternoon due to flames at the back […]

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Judge Executive Gary Robertson asks community to follow COVID guidelines

October 6, 2020 Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson issued a statement Tuesday afternoon, encouraging Russell County citizens to follow CDC guidelines to protect themselves and others from COVID-19. In his statement, Robertson said he was on a […]

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