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Month: January 2021

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Lady Lakers and Laker Boys Both In Action Friday

January 28, 2021 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Lady Lakers and Laker boys will both be in action Friday night. The Lady Lakers will be at home to host Southwestern, the top ranked team in the 12th region.   Tip off for […]
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Kentucky Native, Wisconsin Transfer Wan’Dale Robinson Will Be Big Playmaker for Cats in 2021

January 28, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky all-SEC running back Anthony White spent a lot of time watching Wan’Dale Robinson play when he was recruited by Kentucky two years ago and again now that he has transferred […]
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Regional vaccine sites opening in Danville, Lexington

January 28, 2021 Zac Oakes
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that regional COVID-19 vaccination sites will be opening at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville and the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. Those sites will open on Tuesday, Beshear said. The state […]
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No new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Thursday;

January 28, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 9.35%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 321 deaths resulting in a 1.81% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]
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Bill would aim to help KY communities become “Recovery Ready”

January 28, 2021 Zac Oakes
From the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce As Kentucky continues to look at ways to help those struggling with substance use disorder, Rep. Adam Bowling has filed legislation to help communities become “recovery ready” by focusing […]
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KSP arrests Pennsylvania man wanted for murder in Elizabethtown

January 28, 2021 Zac Oakes
Elizabethtown, Ky. (January 28, 2021)- Kentucky State Police Post 4 along with local law enforcement agencies were involved in a pursuit resulting in the arrest of an individual wanted for murder out of Pennsylvania. On […]
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Russell County has one of highest unemployment rates in the area

January 28, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County has one of the highest unemployment rates in the area, according to a report released from the Kentucky Center for Statistics on Thursday. Russell County reported an unemployment rate of 6.6 in December […]
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Jamestown man arrested following traffic stop

January 28, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Jamestown man was arrested on several charges following a traffic stop Thursday afternoon. Russell Springs Police arrested Michael Colyer, 35, on a number of charges. Colyer was charged with assault fourth degree, disregarding a […]
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RC Schools employees being vaccinated for COVID-19 today

January 28, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County Schools employees will be getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said around 280 of the district’s employees are planning to be vaccinated, which amounts […]
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Community blood drive is today

January 28, 2021 Zac Oakes
A community blood drive will be held in the community room of the South Kentucky RECC Building today from 12-6 p.m. CT. All donors will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies and receive a limited edition […]
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  • Community Conversation 9-4

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley about National Recovery Month, the importance of sharing stories of recovery, Purple Fridays, and the impact addiction has on individuals and families. They also discuss the upcoming Light of Hope Candlelight Ceremony and the message Jennifer wants everyone struggling with addiction to hear: there is always hope.

  • Community Conversation 9-3

    Jeff Hoover talks with legendary Kentucky high school basketball coach Allen Feldhaus Jr. following his induction into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Feldhaus reflects on his 41-year coaching career, his father’s influence, the 2013 state championship, and the lasting relationships basketball has created throughout his career.

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  • Community Conversation 9-1

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum about road projects and funding, the county’s 911 and EMS services, the new Air Methods helicopter base, the solar farm project, improvements at Greasy Creek Roadside Park, and the county’s financial outlook heading into the fall.

  • Community Conversation 8-31

    Jeff Hoover sits down with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas to talk about the busy summer at Russell Springs City Park, progress on the city’s water project, the new nine-hole turf golf course, upcoming community events, improvements to Main Street, and new additions at the park.

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