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RC Schools all virtual today

February 19, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County Schools remain all virtual today due to winter weather and poor road conditions in areas of the county. The school district will spend the weekend examining road conditions before making a decision on […]
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Obituaries

Jonathan Gordon Gupton, age 40, of Glasgow,

February 19, 2021 Sean Hammond
Jonathan Gordon Gupton, of Glasgow, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 16, 2021, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.  He was 40 years of age. Born on July 13, 1980, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, he was a […]
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10 new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Thursday

February 18, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 7.07%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 350 deaths resulting in a 1.77% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]
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Girl Boy Doubleheader at Metcalfe Friday Night is Cancelled

February 18, 2021 WJRS Staff
Due to inclement weather, the Friday night girl-boy doubleheader at Metcalfe County has been cancelled.   School officials said the weather situation, plus the fact that the teams have not practiced all week, led to the […]
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Taylor Regional Hospital opening as regional COVID vaccine site

February 18, 2021 Zac Oakes
Another regional COVID-19 vaccination site will be opening within an hour drive of Russell County. Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville was announced as an upcoming COVID-19 regional vaccination site. Taylor Regional will receive a weekly […]
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UK Assistant Football Coach Marrow a Huge High School Basketball Fan

February 18, 2021 WJRS Staff
by LARRY VAUGHT Vince Marrow spends a lot of time recruiting for the Kentucky football team but if you are a Lexington Catholic boys basketball game the rest of this year or the next two […]
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KYTC says to expect some roads to refreeze by tomorrow morning

February 18, 2021 Zac Oakes
After battling frigid temperatures and multiple winter weather storm systems for more than a week, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews have made progress in clearing roadways. Most priority A routes and priority B routes are in […]
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KY Supermarket Employees Day is Monday

February 18, 2021 Zac Oakes
Supermarket employees have played a major role in keeping our communities running and our families fed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In recognition of their efforts, Kentucky will observe Supermarket Employee Day on Monday, February 22 […]
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Road crews worked overnight through heavy snow

February 18, 2021 Zac Oakes
District 8 road crews continue work to clear routes this morning after battling heavy snow fall overnight as the latest winter storm moves through the area. By Wednesday afternoon road conditions had improved following the […]
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Jamestown City Council meeting tonight

February 17, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at Jamestown City Hall.  
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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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