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Month: March 2021

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KSP investigating Cumberland County collision

March 22, 2021 Zac Oakes
Troopers from Kentucky State Police Post 15 were requested to respond to a two vehicle injury in Cumberland County on Monday. The collision occurred on KY Highway 704 at approximately 09:30 AM. Preliminary investigation indicates […]
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Five new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Monday

March 22, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.93%. 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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Bill that caps insulin prices signed into law

March 22, 2021 Zac Oakes
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 22, 2021) – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 95 (HB 95), protecting the health and lives of Kentuckians with diabetes by capping the cost of insulin at $30 per […]
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Obituaries

Terry Lee McGowan, age 55, of Russell Springs

March 22, 2021 Sean Hammond
Terry Lee McGowan, of Russell Springs, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, in Somerset.  He was 55 years of age. Born on May 25, 1965, in Somerset, he was […]
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Russell County receives grant for agribusiness training facility

March 22, 2021 Zac Oakes
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and U.S. Congressman James Comer (KY-01) announced today the Russell County Industrial Development Authority received a $1,854,972 competitive federal grant to build a new agribusiness training facility. The […]
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Lady Lakers Lose in District Finals, Will Face Top Ranked Bowling Green in Regionals

March 22, 2021 WJRS Staff
The Russell County Lady Lakers bid to win their fourth consecutive district championship was not to be, as they lost to Metcalfe County Friday in the 16th District championship game at Cumberland County.   The Lady […]
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Deadline to get Real ID is this fall

March 21, 2021 Zac Oakes
The deadline for Kentuckians to get a Real ID is coming this fall, and officials are encouraging those who want to get one to avoid waiting until the last minute. Those who plan to fly […]
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Health department taking vaccine appointments today

March 21, 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 is for those in Phase 1A, 1B, and all of 1C […]
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Arrests over the weekend

March 21, 2021 Zac Oakes
Local law enforcement made multiple arrests over the weekend. Those arrested include: Ronald Swartz, 51, of Russell Springs, arrested by officer Zach Carney with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. Swartz is charged with operating a motor […]
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Five new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Friday

March 21, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.4%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 377 deaths resulting in a 1.8% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]
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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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