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Month: January 2021

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Quiet Weather Today and Tomorrow

January 28, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good Wednesday morning, everyone. It was nice to see some of the white stuff come down last night and it did come down quite heavy at times according to some reports we received. It looks […]

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10 new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Wednesday, 11 hospitalized

January 27, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 9.35%. Deaths: We are sad to report 4 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 320 deaths resulting in a 1.82% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

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Local scholarships being offered to high school students

January 27, 2021 Zac Oakes

The cost of higher education can be a concern for many, but one way to offset some of those costs is via scholarships. Several local organizations are offering scholarships to high school seniors. Robin Rixon […]

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Local students named to President’s List/Dean’s List at WKU

January 27, 2021 Zac Oakes

Several local students received academic recognition at Western Kentucky University by being named to the university’s Dean’s List and President’s List. Dean’s List students were: Alexa Loy Kaleb Harris Emily Antle Brian Bunch Addison Loy […]

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Obituaries

Charles Claude Cape, age 70, of Jamestown

January 27, 2021 Sean Hammond

Charles Claude Cape, of Jamestown, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Norton Hospital in Louisville.  He was 70 years of age. Born on April 17, 1950, in Somerset, Kentucky, he was the son […]

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Kenny Payne’s Departure Is Not the Problem, According to Calipari

January 27, 2021 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT John Calipari doesn’t believe Kenny Payne’s departure from the UK coaching staff this year  has anything to do with the team’s poor play this year. Payne was on Calipari’s staff for 11 […]

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Snow Moves in Today

January 27, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good morning and happy Wednesday, everyone. We had an absolutely beautiful day on Tuesday with sunshine and temperatures around 60 degree mark. Things change big time today as our next system comes in bringing with […]

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Selby Asphalt offering scholarship for high school seniors

January 26, 2021 Zac Oakes

Selby Asphalt Maintenance is offering a scholarship for high school students. There are two eligibility requirements: An RCHS senior student taking vocational/technical classes at Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center Students attending college at a vocational/technical […]

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Russell County Schools planning to hire another ESL teacher

January 26, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will use federal funding from the last economic relief bill to hire another English as a Second Language Teacher. Superintendent Michael Ford said the school district has many students who are not […]

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Lakers defeat Somerset Christian, Lady Lakers fall at Danville

January 26, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers defeated Somerset Christian 69-38 at Laker Gym Tuesday night. Jay Milburn led the Lakers with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Scott Hamm and Devonte Grayson also scored in double digits with […]

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-12

    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.

  • Community Conversation 8-10

    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.

  • Community Conversation 8-6

    Russell Springs City Park Director Daniel Buster joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the latest improvements at the park, including construction on the new golf course and turf ballfield projects. He also shares details about the city's free Back to School Bash, featuring inflatables, games, free food, swimming, and family fun before students head back to class.

  • Community Conversation 8-5

    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.

  • Community Conversation 8-4

    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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