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25 new cases of COVID-19 in RC Tuesday

January 5, 2021 Zac Oakes
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 11.36%. Deaths: We regret we must report 3 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 274 deaths resulting in a 1.89% mortality rate (about 1 in 53) among known […]
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Russell Springs Police seeking public’s assistance

January 5, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell Springs Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance regarding a stolen trailer. The trailer was stolen on 12/29/2020 around 10 pm from the Middletown area of 127. If you have any information, you’re […]
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KSP investigating double fatal accident in Pulaski County

January 5, 2021 Zac Oakes
Eubank Ky. (January 05 , 2021) – On January 04, 2021 at approximately 6:20 PM, the Kentucky State Police, London Post responded to a two vehicle collision that occurred on US 27 N at the […]
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RCHS Basketball opens season tonight hosting Taylor County

January 5, 2021 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Lady Lakers and Laker boys will open their basketball seasons tonight. Both teams will host Taylor County at Laker gym.   The girls game will get underway at 5:30, with the boys game […]
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2021 legislative session begins today, Branscum to be sworn in as new state rep

January 5, 2021 Zac Oakes
The 2021 legislative session begins today as state lawmakers will converge on Frankfort to pass a one-year state budget and pass legislation for the commonwealth. State Representative-Elect Josh Branscum will also be sworn in today […]
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Cooler Weather Settles In

January 5, 2021 Sean Hammond
Good Tuesday morning, everyone. Monday was a quiet day weather wise and that looks to be the case for today. Let’s get right to the blog… Some folks may see some drizzle early on this […]
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Betty Smith, age 88, of Russell Springs

January 5, 2021 WJRS Staff
Betty Smith, 88, widow of Grafton Smith, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at her home. She was born in Eli, Kentucky on August 17, 1932, the youngest child […]
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South 127 on Wolf Creek Dam to Be Closed During Certain Times on Tuesday and Wednesday

January 5, 2021 WJRS Staff
U.S. 127 on Wolf Creek Dam in southern Russell County will experience closures on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, District 8 office in Somerset, due to the renovation […]
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Laker Basketball Starts Tonight at RCHS

January 5, 2021 WJRS Staff
The highly unusual, COVID affected high school basketball season gets underway tonight for the Russell County Lady Lakers and Laker boys. Both teams will host Taylor County at Laker gym.    The girls game will tip […]
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UK Women’s Hoops Coach Says Howard is “Best Player in Country”

January 5, 2021 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky had to rely so much on Rhyne Howard last year to win, especially in the biggest games. This year coach Kyra Elzy has a lot more options and depth at Kentucky. […]
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  • Community Conversation 9-4

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley about National Recovery Month, the importance of sharing stories of recovery, Purple Fridays, and the impact addiction has on individuals and families. They also discuss the upcoming Light of Hope Candlelight Ceremony and the message Jennifer wants everyone struggling with addiction to hear: there is always hope.

  • 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.

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    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.

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