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KY Blood Center faces critical shortage

March 25, 2021 Zac Oakes
Story by WKYT’s Jim Stratman LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – The need for blood is going up in central Kentucky. Officials with the Kentucky Blood Center say their stock of blood is below where they feel […]
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People over 40 eligible for COVID vaccine beginning next week

March 25, 2021 Zac Oakes
Starting Monday, people ages 40 and older will become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said on Thursday, as he announced 726 new cases of the virus, along with 107 more […]
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Four new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Thursday

March 25, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.92%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 377 deaths resulting in a 1.78% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]
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Obituaries

Vicky Jean Harris Higginbotham, age 67, of Russell Springs

March 25, 2021 Sean Hammond
Vicky Jean Harris Higginbotham, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed from this life on Tuesday morning, March 23, 2021, at the Russell County Hospital.  She was 67 years of age. Born at home, on August 3, […]
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Lady Lakers travel to Bowling Green for regional tournament tonight

March 25, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Lakers will travel to Bowling Green High School to take on the Lady Purples tonight in the opening round of the 4th Region Tournament, with the game starting at 7 p.m. […]
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Stoops and Assistants Always Available to Media, Unlike Other Coaches in SEC

March 25, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky coach Mark Stoops regularly makes himself available to media members but also allows media access to his his coordinators and other assistant coaches “You don’t get to get to these positions […]
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Beshear signs bill to provide same leave policies to adoptive parents

March 24, 2021 Zac Oakes
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 210 into law this week, which requires employers to provide the same leave policies to adoptive parents as they do to birth parents. The bill passed through the […]
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Burkesville woman passes away from injuries in Monday collision

March 24, 2021 Zac Oakes
A Burkesville woman who was critically injured in an automobile collision in Cumberland County Monday morning passed away on Tuesday from her injuries, according to Kentucky State Police. On Monday, troopers from Kentucky State Police […]
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Adair County woman arrested on drug charges

March 24, 2021 Zac Oakes
An Adair County woman was arrested on drug charges yesterday afternoon. Pamela Camp, 48, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and promoting contraband. Camp was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.
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Two new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Wednesday

March 24, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.85%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 377 deaths resulting in a 1.79% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]
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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 9-25

    Jeff Hoover talks with Cloyd Bumgardner, Deputy Pulaski County Judge-Executive and longtime educator, about the upcoming Technology Showcase at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. They discuss the free regional event, which will feature robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D printing, skilled trades, electric vehicles and more, along with opportunities for students and the public to explore careers in technology.

  • Community Conversation 9-23

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School boys golf coach Brandon Selby about the Lakers’ season, senior Gabe Browning’s qualification for the state semifinal, and the team’s young roster. They also discuss plans for a new Laker Golf Academy featuring two golf simulators, a putting area and workout space.

  • Community Conversation 9-21

    Jeff Hoover talks with Ethan Selby of the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center about SkillsUSA and the hands-on career programs available to students. They also discuss the upcoming SkillsUSA car show, how students help organize and run the event, and how the proceeds help support SkillsUSA activities throughout the year.

  • Lakers vs Taylor County

    Russell County vs Taylor County from Friday, September 18th.

  • Community Conversation 9-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Daniel Buster from the City of Russell Springs and Wayne Lynch from the Ol' Boys Toys Car Club about the monthly car shows on Main Street in Russell Springs. They discuss this Saturday’s trophy show, food trucks, live music, the Russell County Elementary School band fundraiser, and how the car club gives back to the community.

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