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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 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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