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Eleven new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County on Thursday

November 12, 2020 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 8.29%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 95 deaths resulting in a 1.67% mortality rate (about 1 in 60) among known […]

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Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas gives an update on latest happenings in the city

November 12, 2020 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas speaks to WJRS News after the Russell Springs City Council meeting Thursday night. [cpm-player skin=”classic-skin” width=”100%” playlist=”true” type=”audio”] [cpm-item file=”https://lakercountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Eddie-Thomas-Nov-12.m4a”]Eddie Thomas Nov 12[/cpm-item] [/cpm-player]

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Isaiah Gyle Rexroat, age 16, of Russell Springs

November 12, 2020 WJRS Staff

Isaiah Gyle Rexroat, age 16, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Born March 9, 2004, in Somerset, KY, he was a son of Dennis Rexroat Bacon […]

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Gilbert Ray Mondie, age 81, of Russell Springs

November 12, 2020 WJRS Staff

Gilbert Ray Mondie, age 81, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, November 11 2020 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital. He was born on Sunday, May 14 1939, in Liberty, Kentucky. He was the son of: […]

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Freida Gosser Bernard, age 80, of Russell Springs

November 12, 2020 WJRS Staff

Freida Gosser Bernard, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020, at Russell County Hospital. She was 80 years of age. Born on April 3, 1940, in Nancy, Kentucky, she was a […]

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Elizabeth “Betty” Glahn, age 73, of Jamestown

November 12, 2020 WJRS Staff

Elizabeth “Betty” Glahn, of Jamestown, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020, at Russell County Hospital. She was 73 years of age. Born on July 3, 1947, in Wallkill, New York, she was a […]

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Information on the WJRS Food for the Needy Drive

November 12, 2020 Sean Hammond

Bro. Rick Neff of New Victory Baptist Church and Kem Bell from WJRS join Sean at Dawn to talk about this year’s WJRS Food for the Needy drive, and some changes that are being made […]

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Russell Springs City Council to meet today

November 12, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Russell Springs City Hall on Main Street.   AGENDA CITY OF RUSSELL SPRINGS RUSSELL […]

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Drive-thru COVID testing at ANC today

November 12, 2020 Zac Oakes

A drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinic will be set up today at the Russell County Auditorium/Natatorium Complex. The clinic will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. The clinic is open to the public […]

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Men’s Assistant Coach Lucas Talks about UK vs. Texas matchup

November 12, 2020 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT New Kentucky basketball assistant coach Jai Lucas said he couldn’t do anything but shake his head and laugh when UK was paired against Texas in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. Lucas was an […]

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.

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    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.

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