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Need for blood donations is at an all-time high

February 16, 2021 Zac Oakes
The combination of winter weather and the COVID-19 pandemic has made things difficult for the Kentucky Blood Center, as they continue to supply hospitals in Kentucky with blood for emergency needs. Representatives from the Kentucky […]
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RCSO arrests man after armed standoff in Jamestown

February 16, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told WJRS News a man was arrested following an hours-long standoff with law enforcement in Jamestown Tuesday evening. Polston said deputies responded following a call that came in at about […]
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West Virginia Transfer Tshiebwe Will Be Welcome Addition Next Year for Cats

February 16, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT West Virginia transfer Oscar Tshiebwe was scheduled to start practice with coach John Calipari’s team this week. Calipari’s only regret — he is not eligible to play and add his physical presence […]
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Wednesday and Friday vaccine clinics postponed

February 16, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Wednesday and Friday COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Russell County have been postponed. The Wednesday clinic has been postponed to next Thursday, Feb. 25 and the Friday clinic has been postponed to next Friday, Feb. […]
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Eight new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Tuesday

February 16, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 6.58%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 346 deaths resulting in a 1.76% mortality rate (about 1 in 57) among known […]
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Downed trees causing issues for KYTC crews

February 16, 2021 Zac Oakes
SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 16, 2021) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 crews efforts to clear roadways are being hindered by downed trees and below freezing temperatures following the winter storm system that continues to […]
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Winter Storm #3 Comes Late Tomorrow

February 16, 2021 Sean Hammond
Good Tuesday folks and I hope all of you are safe and warm today. We have just went through our second winter storm in less than a week that brought mostly ice to the region […]
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Kentucky farmers can earn up to $10,000 for cooperative Dove Field Program

February 16, 2021 Zac Oakes
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Farmers can earn extra money and support Kentucky’s hunting heritage by participating in the Cooperative Dove Field Program offered by the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. The program leases privately owned […]
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Russell County man arrested on assault charge

February 15, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Russell Springs man was arrested on an assault charge Monday evening. Ronald Edward Price, 59, was arrested and charged with assault fourth degree (domestic violence) yesterday evening. Price was lodged in the Pulaski County […]
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One death reported from COVID-19 in RC on Monday

February 15, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 6.57%. Deaths: We are sad to report 4 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 346 deaths resulting in a 1.77% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]
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