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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 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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