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Month: February 2021

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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 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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