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Several Cats Turn Off Social Media

January 15, 2021 WJRS Staff

by LARRY VAUGHT Several Kentucky basketball players have turned off their social media accounts this season because of fan criticism over UK’s 1-6 start. Freshman Brandon Boston was even booed in Rupp Arena and has […]

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Snow Chances Today Through the Weekend

January 15, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good Friday, everyone and welcome to the end of the work week! We are watching our system coming into the area that is bringing a cold rain through the region this morning, but that should […]

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Marlon Andy Richardson, age 56, Formerly of Liberty

January 15, 2021 Sean Hammond

Marlon Andy Richardson, of Orange County, Florida, formerly of Liberty, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was 56 years of age. Born on October 31, 1964, in Somerset, Kentucky, he was a son […]

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Gov. Beshear announces Kroger regional COVID-19 vaccination sites coming

January 14, 2021 Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 14, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear, state officials and Kroger leadership announced a new partnership to significantly increase the speed of COVID-19 vaccinations across the commonwealth. The first Kroger regional, drive-through […]

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Three new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Thursday

January 14, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 12.34%. Deaths: We regret we must report 8 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 294 deaths resulting in a 1.83% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

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RCMS Boys Basketball splits matchup with Green County

January 14, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Boys Basketball team traveled to Green County Thursday night. Seventh grade team won easily by a score of 41-15. Eighth grade team fell short, losing by a score of 37-23.

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“A Laker to the bone” Reflecting on the legacy of Flash Wilson

January 14, 2021 Zac Oakes

It says something about who you are when people know you by one name. That couldn’t be more true right here in Russell County for the man that was known by everyone as Flash. Larry […]

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Multiple arrests on Thursday

January 14, 2021 Zac Oakes

Two individuals were arrested and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center on Thursday. Those arrested include: William Scottie Phelps, 39, of Liberty, on charges of trafficking in methamphetamine, buy/possess drug paraphernalia x2, possession of […]

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Laker Football Awards announced

January 14, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Football Team announced its annual Laker Football Awards. Running Back Award – Collin Darnell Wide Receiver Award – CJ Vonfumetti Offensive Line Award – Riley Burke Defensive Line Award – […]

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Transportation Cabinet seeking input from Russell Co. citizens

January 14, 2021 Zac Oakes

Somerset, KY – Public input is needed to help the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) identify transportation concerns along the U.S. 127 corridor in Russell County between the Jamestown Bypass and KY 379. KYTC along with […]

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