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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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  • 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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    Jeff Hoover talks with Glenna Helm of Burnside Tourism about Thunder Over Burnside, happening this Labor Day weekend at Burnside City Coal Park. They discuss the free event, live bands, food trucks, craft vendors, activities for children, and the fireworks finale.

  • 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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