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Month: January 2021

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BBB warning against posting photos of COVID-19 vaccine cards

January 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning against posting COVID-19 vaccine cards on social media. Vaccination cards include personal information like name, date of birth and location of where the shot was received, information scammers […]

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U.S. 127 at Wolf Creek Dam to be closed part of this week

January 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

Due to the renovation of Wolf Creek Dam, on Wednesday, Feb. 3 and Thursday, Feb. 4, the United States Corps of Engineers and BCI Construction USA, INC, will close U.S. 127 across the dam from […]

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Russell Co. Public Library bringing back extended hours

January 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library will be bringing back extended operating hours, beginning today. The library will now be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9-4:30 p.m. on Friday, and 9-1 p.m. on […]

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Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital changing visitor policy

January 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

Many Russell County residents use Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital for certain healthcare needs. The hospital said Friday it will expand its visitor policy to allow one well patient per day starting today at its main […]

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Four new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Sunday, 7 hospitalized

January 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 8.81%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 327 deaths resulting in a 1.81% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

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Obituaries

Phillip Wayne Bunch, age 70, of Jamestown

January 30, 2021 Sean Hammond

Phillip Wayne Bunch, 70, of Jamestown, KY died Friday, January 29, 2021 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon, KY.  He was born on May 16, 1950 in Russell County to the late Kenneth Eugene […]

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Donald C. McFarland, age 70, of Russell Springs

January 29, 2021 Sean Hammond

Donald C. McFarland, age 70, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, January 28 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on Wednesday, April 12 1950, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. He was the […]

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Sheriff’s office assists KSP with drug investigation in Fonthill community

January 29, 2021 Zac Oakes

Law enforcement arrested a Russell Springs man on drug trafficking charges following an investigation. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told WJRS News the sheriff’s office assisted with an investigation led by Kentucky State Police into […]

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Rain Moves in Saturday, Snow Possible Sunday Night

January 29, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good morning and happy Friday everybody. The weather yesterday was cold but it sure was a beautiful day in the Lake Cumberland region. Our weather stays the same today with sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures, […]

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Janet Elaine Weddle, age 46, of Somerset

January 29, 2021 Sean Hammond

Janet Elaine Weddle, of Somerset, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was 46 years of age. Born on September 24, 1974, in Somerset, Kentucky, she was a daughter […]

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Obituaries

  • Jackie Lawless, age 76, of Jamestown
    August 8, 2022
  • Otis Dutton, age 90, of Russell Springs
    August 7, 2022
  • Terry Bea Morris, age 60, of Russell Springs
    August 7, 2022
  • Carol Ann Powell, age 71, of Russell Springs
    August 7, 2022
  • Irene Tuttle-Ilusak, age 84, of Columbia
    August 5, 2022

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