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Month: March 2021

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Statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday morning

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County Emergency Management, along with first responders, schools, Russell County Hospital, nursing home and local industries will participate in the statewide tornado drill that will be held on Wednesday, March 3rd, at 9:07 a.m. […]
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Ford to propose four-days of in-person school for RC students

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
Russell County students could soon be returning to the classroom on a much-larger scale. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford sent out a message to school staff and parents Monday afternoon stating that he will […]
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Round 3 of P-EBT approved

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
The third round of P-EBT payments has been approved, covering Oct. 2020 – present and plan to continue through the remainder of the school year. Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer, also known as P-EBT, provides a […]
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Salato Wildlife Education Center reopens this month

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 1, 2021) – The Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort reopens March 16. The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources operates the center as part of its mission to educate the public about […]
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Greensburg Bottling Company collapses Sunday night

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
A well-known landmark in Green County collapsed Sunday night, causing power outages across the city of Greensburg. The Greensburg Bottling Company, located in Greensburg, collapsed from weather conditions and fell onto a power pole, knocking […]
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Two Russell Co. residents arrested on Sunday

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
Two Russell County residents were arrested on Sunday. Stephanie C. Beeler, 39, of Jamestown, was arrested and charged with assault fourth degree (child abuse), disorderly conduct second degree, and alcohol intoxication in a public place. […]
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Laker Basketball Action Over the Weekend; Busy Week Ahead

March 1, 2021 WJRS Staff
It was a busy weekend for the local high school basketball teams, and the week ahead is full also. On Friday night, the Lady Lakers picked up their fifth win in a row, defeating Casey […]
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Michigan State Football Transfer Likes Kentucky

March 1, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Once he decided he was going to leave Michigan State, receiver Tre’Von Morgan had some schools reach out to him and he reached out to a few others, including Kentucky. The 6-6, […]
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Health Dept. taking vaccine appointments today

March 1, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department will be scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments at each county health department beginning Today at 8 a.m. CT. This will be for anyone in Phase 1A and 1B, including those […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • 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.

  • Lakers vs LaRue County

    Russell County vs LaRue County from Friday, August 28th.

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