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Month: February 2021

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COVID Vaccine Clinics for Tuesday postponed

February 15, 2021 Zac Oakes
From the Lake Cumberland District Health Department Adair, Clinton, Green, Pulaski, Russell, and Wayne Counties COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for Tuesday, February 16th will be rescheduled to Tuesday, February 23rd for the same time slot. […]
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Sheriff Polston encouraging people to stay off roadways

February 15, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said he’s thankful the winter storm hasn’t been as bad as it could’ve been but said that roadways remain slick and dangerous, and is encouraging people to stay home if […]
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South KY RECC power outage update

February 15, 2021 Zac Oakes
South Kentucky RECC is experiencing several power outages. At 9:34 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, South Kentucky RECC is reporting outages affecting 644 customers in Russell County. South Kentucky RECC is reporting a total of […]
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Vehicle Fire Monday Evening Under Investigation

February 15, 2021 WJRS Staff
The Jamestown Fire Department was called out just before 7 o’clock Monday night to respond to report of a car fire at 4170 Highway 92 in the Esto community.     Jamestown Chief Jeff Landers […]
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Courts and judicial centers closed Monday and Tuesday

February 15, 2021 Zac Oakes
FRANKFORT, Ky., Feb. 15, 2021 – Due to a major winter storm impacting Kentucky, all Judicial Branch facilities will close today, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. EST and Tuesday, Feb. 16. These facilities are the […]
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Information released on 4th Region Basketball Tournaments

February 15, 2021 Zac Oakes
Some information is being released about the upcoming 4th Region Basketball Tournaments coming up next month. Here’s what we know so far. Boys Tournament Sunday, March 21 – Wednesday, March 24 Sunday matchups begin at […]
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KYTC crews working on roads in Russell County

February 15, 2021 Zac Oakes
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews continue to clear icy roadways ahead of second wave of precipitation expected to bring more ice and heavy snowfall to the area later today. As of around […]
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Emergency Management Director HM Bottom Details County’s Response for Winter Storm

February 15, 2021 Sean Hammond
Russell County Emergency Management Director HM Bottom talks about the Emergency Services activated throughout the county in anticipation of the ice storm and what folks should do in the event their power goes out.
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JoAnn Warriner, age 82, of Jamestown

February 15, 2021 WJRS Staff
JoAnn Warriner, age 82, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, February 13th, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville. JoAnn was born in Cincinnati, OH on October 5, 1938, a daughter of the late Lula (Stephens) […]
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Former Cat Maxey Making Believer Out of 76 Fans in Philly

February 15, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT His playing time dropped when Philadelphia got its full roster healthy but former Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey has not complained because that’s just not what he does. “People love him,” said Amy […]
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