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Month: February 2022

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Russell County’s COVID incidence rate ranks 51/120

February 6, 2022 Zac Oakes

The last update, posted Friday evening on the state dashboard, showed 22 new COVID cases in Russell County, which was in the middle of the county-by-county numbers reported on Friday. Jefferson County reported 856 new […]

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Obituaries

Mark McQueary, age 57, of Windsor

February 6, 2022 Sean Hammond

Mark McQueary, of Windsor, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Casey County Hospital, in Liberty.  He was 57 years of age. Born on November 22, 1964, in Columbia, he was […]

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Transfers May Be Future of UK Basketball

February 6, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT National college basketball writer/radio show host Aaron Torres has an interesting perspective on future University of Kentucky basketball recruiting. “Just one man’s humble opinion, but unless a kid is a surefire top […]

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Obituaries

Betty Ballenger, age 79, of Jamestown

February 5, 2022 Sean Hammond

Betty L, Ballenger, 79, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Friday, February 4th, at Russell County Hospital.Betty was born in Jamestown, KY on February 4, 1943, a daughter of the late Lizzie Rachel (Campbell) Murphy and […]

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Glendo Grider, Sr., age 84, of Russell Springs

February 5, 2022 Sean Hammond

Glendo Grider, Sr., of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Russell County Hospital.  He was 84 years of age. Glendo was born in Adair County’s White Oak Community on May 11, […]

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Charles Owens, age 93, Formerly of Kentucky

February 5, 2022 Sean Hammond

Charles Owens, of Mt. Orab, Ohio, formerly of Ingle, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at his home.  He was 93 years of age. Charles was born on June 9, 1928, in Ingle, […]

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Helm selected as 8th grade all-star coach

February 4, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball coach Regan Helm has been selected to coach the 8th grade Southern Kentucky Middle School All-Stars. Helm will coach a top group of 8th grade girls from across […]

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Abrell selected to middle school all-star team

February 4, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School Basketball player Addy Abrell has been selected as a member of the Southern Kentucky Middle School All-Star East Team. Abrell was chosen by coaches throughout the region to be a member […]

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Don’t expect a call from health department if COVID-positive

February 4, 2022 Derek Aaron

Amy Tomlinson, the executive director of the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, says the current surge of Covid-19 and the number of those affected prompted the department to again urge vaccinations and booster shots to […]

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‘Swatting’ could become a felony

February 4, 2022 Derek Aaron

State Representative Phillip Pratt of Georgetown has introduced legislation to make a dangerous, and sometimes deadly, prank a felony. Keith West files this report from Frankfort…

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Recent Podcasts

  • Community Conversation 8-19

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County High School FFA state champion public speakers Piper Garmon and recent graduate Kendall Melton. The two share their experiences competing at the state level, their winning speeches, and how FFA has helped them build confidence, discover opportunities, and prepare for their futures in agriculture and education.

  • Community Conversation 8-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.

  • Community Conversation 8-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Schools Director of Security Jackie Grider about school safety, the role of school resource officers, summer training, and the importance of building trust with students, parents, and the community. Grider also shares his personal commitment to helping students make positive choices and succeed.

  • 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.

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