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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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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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  • 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.

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

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