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LCDHD urging patience with COVID-19 vaccines

January 12, 2021 Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland Citizens There is growing frustration and confusion about the COVID-19 vaccine availability. There is a misconception that Lake Cumberland providers have vaccine they are not giving. There is a misconception we are not […]

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10 new cases of COVID-19 in Russell County on Tuesday

January 12, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 12.23%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 284 deaths resulting in a 1.8% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]

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Russell County Hospital CEO talks about COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

January 12, 2021 Sean Hammond

Russell County Hospital CEO Patrick Branco joins Sean on the morning show to talk about COVID-19 vaccine distribution, how long does the vaccine offer immunity for, and dispels some rumors going around in the community […]

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Surprise Snow Last Night

January 12, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good Tuesday morning, everyone and how about that snow last evening? If you checked out the weather blog or accessed the National Weather Service website to check out the forecast yesterday you would see that […]

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12 new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Monday

January 11, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 12.35%. Deaths: We are sad to report 3 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 283 deaths resulting in a 1.81% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

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Russell County Fiscal Court holds monthly meeting

January 11, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court met in regular session Monday night. Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson spoke to WJRS News after the brief meeting.

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Drive-thru COVID-19 testing offered at ANC Tuesday

January 11, 2021 Zac Oakes

Cumberland Family Medical Centers will be offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Tuesday. Testing will be available from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Russell County ANC. This is open to the public and no […]

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OPINION: There are bigger fish to fry than impeachment

January 11, 2021 Zac Oakes

We have bigger fish to fry than trying to impeach the leader of the executive branch. But before you react, I’m not talking about the White House. I’m talking about the Governor’s Mansion, and this […]

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Wayne County man charged with murder following fatal collision

January 11, 2021 Zac Oakes

On January 9th, 2021 at approximately 5:43 PM Kentucky State Police Post 15 received a call from Clinton County Dispatch requesting assistance on a two vehicle collision that had resulted in a fatality. Preliminary investigations […]

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Russell Co. Fiscal Court meets tonight

January 11, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. The meeting will be at 5:30 at the Russell County Courthouse. The agenda for the meeting is below. We will have a report […]

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  • Community Conversation 8-12

    Superintendent Michael Ford joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the start of the new school year, the latest progress on the new middle school, the completed Laker Band practice area, school facility priorities, teacher recruitment, and the need for substitute teachers across the district.

  • Community Conversation 8-10

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.

  • Community Conversation 8-6

    Russell Springs City Park Director Daniel Buster joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the latest improvements at the park, including construction on the new golf course and turf ballfield projects. He also shares details about the city's free Back to School Bash, featuring inflatables, games, free food, swimming, and family fun before students head back to class.

  • Community Conversation 8-5

    Jeff Hoover is joined by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rocky Adkins to discuss his campaign for Kentucky governor. Adkins reflects on his decades of public service, outlines his vision for the state's future, and shares his priorities for economic development, education, healthcare, and working across party lines. He also talks about how his and his wife's experiences as cancer survivors have shaped his perspective on leadership and public service.

  • Community Conversation 8-4

    Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum provides an update on county government, including the new fiscal year budget, the upcoming property tax rate process, and more than $1 million in planned road improvement projects. He also discusses the community commodities program, construction progress on the new Russell County Hospital and Extension Office, the opening of Air Methods at the Russell County Airport, and other developments aimed at improving services and supporting future growth across the county.

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