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Sign ups for LCDHD vaccine appointments begin today

February 2, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department has received a limited supply of 700 COVID-19 vaccines and will be hosting clinics this week. This is only for those in Phase 1a or Phase 1b, including those […]
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KY Courts now offering more online payment options

February 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
Anyone who owes court fines and fees in Kentucky will have more online payment options. Public information Officer for the Administration of the Courts (AOC) Leigh Ann Hiatt says the AOC is expanding its ePay […]
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12 new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Monday, 8 people remain hospitalized

February 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 8.85%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 328 deaths resulting in a 1.81% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]
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Mail-in renewing option for expiring driver’s licenses expanded

February 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
To minimize the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Andy Beshear today announced an extension of a special program for remote renewal of qualifying expired Kentucky driver’s license and ID cards. The new official order grants Kentuckians […]
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Jamestown Woman Escapes Injury After Wreck, Fire

February 1, 2021 WJRS Staff
A Jamestown woman escaped any serious injury just after 1:00 p.m. Sunday after she lost control of her vehicle, apparently trying to avoid hitting a dog in the road.    46 year old Shelly Dobbs was […]
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Laker Boys Bowling defeats Green County this weekend

February 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
On Saturday, the Laker bowling team hosted the Green County Dragons. The Lakers finished with 7 wins and 0 losses. High scores were Zack Kean – 248, Dylan Stringer – 236, Jason Womack – 203, […]
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North Laurel’s Reed Sheppard Having Great Season, Just a Sophomore

February 1, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT His coach thought Reed Sheppard would be a better player this year and also expected more statewide attention to be focused on him as he did improve. Sheppard averaged 20.6 points and […]
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Snow Showers Throughout Today

February 1, 2021 Sean Hammond
Good morning, everyone and happy Monday. Most of us are waking up to some of white stuff on the ground this morning as we have a system going through the region bringing snow showers along […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Community Conversation 9-2

    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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