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Four new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Sunday, 7 hospitalized

January 31, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 8.81%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 327 deaths resulting in a 1.81% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

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Phillip Wayne Bunch, age 70, of Jamestown

January 30, 2021 Sean Hammond

Phillip Wayne Bunch, 70, of Jamestown, KY died Friday, January 29, 2021 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon, KY. He was born on May 16, 1950 in Russell County to the late Kenneth Eugene […]

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Donald C. McFarland, age 70, of Russell Springs

January 29, 2021 Sean Hammond

Donald C. McFarland, age 70, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, January 28 2021 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was born on Wednesday, April 12 1950, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. He was the […]

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Sheriff’s office assists KSP with drug investigation in Fonthill community

January 29, 2021 Zac Oakes

Law enforcement arrested a Russell Springs man on drug trafficking charges following an investigation. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told WJRS News the sheriff’s office assisted with an investigation led by Kentucky State Police into […]

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Rain Moves in Saturday, Snow Possible Sunday Night

January 29, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good morning and happy Friday everybody. The weather yesterday was cold but it sure was a beautiful day in the Lake Cumberland region. Our weather stays the same today with sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures, […]

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Janet Elaine Weddle, age 46, of Somerset

January 29, 2021 Sean Hammond

Janet Elaine Weddle, of Somerset, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was 46 years of age. Born on September 24, 1974, in Somerset, Kentucky, she was a daughter […]

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Lady Lakers and Laker Boys Both In Action Friday

January 28, 2021 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Laker boys will both be in action Friday night. The Lady Lakers will be at home to host Southwestern, the top ranked team in the 12th region. Tip off for […]

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Kentucky Native, Wisconsin Transfer Wan’Dale Robinson Will Be Big Playmaker for Cats in 2021

January 28, 2021 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Former Kentucky all-SEC running back Anthony White spent a lot of time watching Wan’Dale Robinson play when he was recruited by Kentucky two years ago and again now that he has transferred […]

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Regional vaccine sites opening in Danville, Lexington

January 28, 2021 Zac Oakes

Gov. Andy Beshear announced that regional COVID-19 vaccination sites will be opening at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville and the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. Those sites will open on Tuesday, Beshear said. The state […]

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No new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Thursday;

January 28, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 9.35%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 321 deaths resulting in a 1.81% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

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