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Month: January 2021

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Six new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County

January 25, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 9.93%. Deaths: We are sad to report 2 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 316 deaths resulting in a 1.83% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

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Storms have caused RECC power outages

January 25, 2021 Zac Oakes

South Kentucky RECC is reporting power outages in portions of Russell County. Outages are listed below. Highway 1680, 105 affected Large tree across line on Highway 3277 affecting 44 Wesley Circle area, 32 affected Crews […]

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Rep. Josh Branscum Legislative Update

January 25, 2021 Zac Oakes

The vetoes issued by Governor Beshear last week will be among the most pressing tasks on our agenda when we return to Frankfort in February. The Governor vetoed six of the seven bills we sent […]

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Lady Lakers and Lakers Have Tough Weekend of Basketball

January 25, 2021 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Laker boys went on the road Friday night for a girl-boy doubleheader in Liberty against Casey County.   In the girls game, the Lady Lakers had probably their worst outing […]

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RC Board of Education meets tonight

January 25, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 5 p.m. Below is the agenda for the meeting: Russell County Board of Education Meeting 1/25/2021 5:00 PM Russell County Auditorium/Natatorium […]

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Rain and Thunderstorms Today, Snow Possible Wednesday

January 25, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good morning and happy Monday everyone hope all of you had an excellent weekend. Saturday was a beautiful day which lead to yesterday being kind of a gloomy day with showers at times. Some rain […]

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Wisconsin Prep Star Likes UK, Leads State in Scoring

January 24, 2021 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Ask Antonio Curo what he likes most about 6-5 guard Brandin Podziemski and he has a quick answer. “There’s not a lot to not like,” said Curo, Podziemski’s AAU coach. “The biggest […]

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State is asking people to test home internet speeds

January 24, 2021 Zac Oakes

Frankfort, Ky. (Jan. 21, 2021) – Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announced the launch of the Kentucky Broadband Speed Test, a crowd-sourcing project that will gather data from Kentuckians needed to expand internet home access for […]

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Three new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Sunday

January 24, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 10.24%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 314 deaths resulting in a 1.82% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

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Jamestown man arrested on numerous charges

January 24, 2021 Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested on numerous charges Friday afternoon by Kentucky State Police. Kevin Russell, 43, was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, […]

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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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