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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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    Superintendent Michael Ford joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the start of the new school year, the latest progress on the new middle school, the completed Laker Band practice area, school facility priorities, teacher recruitment, and the need for substitute teachers across the district.

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.

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    Jeff Hoover is joined by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins to discuss his campaign for Kentucky governor. Adkins reflects on his decades of public service, outlines his vision for the state's future, and shares his priorities for economic development, education, healthcare, and working across party lines. He also talks about how his and his wife's experiences as cancer survivors have shaped his perspective on leadership and public service.

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    Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum provides an update on county government, including the new fiscal year budget, the upcoming property tax rate process, and more than $1 million in planned road improvement projects. He also discusses the community commodities program, construction progress on the new Russell County Hospital and Extension Office, the opening of Air Methods at the Russell County Airport, and other developments aimed at improving services and supporting future growth across the county.

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