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Month: February 2021

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Son of Former UK Basketball Great Padgett Will Play Football at UK

February 22, 2021 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT When his junior season at Homewood High School in Birmingham ended, Lucas Padgett had several offers to play college football from various Ivy League and Conference USA teams. The 6-4, 285-pound center […]

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Russell Co. Schools to be all-virtual on Monday

February 21, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will be all-virtual today due to hazardous road conditions, according to Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford. While Sunday brought some melting of snow and ice around the county, Ford said several […]

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Russell Co. Board of Education meets tonight

February 21, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet tonight in regular session. The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. in the Russell County Auditorium. The agenda includes the approval of a new contract for […]

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Medical Center at Albany named COVID vaccine site

February 21, 2021 Zac Oakes

Russell Countians in Phases 1A and 1B seeking to get the COVID-19 vaccine have another option close to home. The Medical Center at Albany has been designated a regional vaccination site by the Governor’s Office […]

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Eight new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Saturday

February 21, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 6.77%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 352 deaths resulting in a 1.77% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]

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Obituaries

Lavada Marcella Gossage, age 84, formerly of Russell Springs

February 21, 2021 WJRS Staff

Lavada Marcella Gossage, of Bargersville, Indiana, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. She was 84 years of age. Born on January 15, 1937, in Shelbyville, Indiana, she was the daughter […]

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Lena “Marie” Meeks Bernard, age 92, of Jamestown, formerly of Dunnville

February 21, 2021 WJRS Staff

Lena “Marie” Meeks Bernard, age 92, of Jamestown, formerly of Dunnville, Kentucky passed away at The Fair Oaks nursing facility in Jamestown. She went to be with the Lord on February 16th, 2021. Marie was […]

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Community photos of 2021 Winter Storm

February 20, 2021 Zac Oakes

Below are submitted photos from the Laker Country Facebook page of Snow Fun in Russell County during the recent winter storm!

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Christos Karabinas, age 49, of Russell Springs

February 19, 2021 Sean Hammond

Christos Karabinas, age 49, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, February 17 2021 at Russell County Hospital. He was born on Sunday, July 11 1971, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the son of: Mother […]

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All Things Russell 2-19

February 19, 2021 Sean Hammond

Today, Jeff and Tony talk about a mystery surrounding a former Jamestown business that was recently demolished by the city.

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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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