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Governor announces federal funding for heating, cooling assistance

February 2, 2022 Derek Aaron
Additional federal funding that will help low-income Kentuckians pay their heating and cooling bills is coming to the state, Governor Andy Beshear announced this week. Kentucky will receive $1.5 million through the Low-Income Home Energy […]
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Boil Water Advisory issued by city of Russell Springs

February 1, 2022 Derek Aaron
The city of Russell Springs has issued a boil water advisory on Mount Eden Road, beginning at address 1629 and going down to East Mountain Eden Road to address 3648. This also includes Cooper Creek […]
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What It Means To Be From Rural Kentucky

February 1, 2022 WJRS Staff
By Tommy Druen When I was in sixth grade, Martha Wilkinson, who was Kentucky’s First Lady at the time, sponsored an essay contest for middle school students.  I forget what the exact theme was, and […]
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RCHS Lakers host Metcalfe tonight

February 1, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County High School Laker Basketball team will host Metcalfe County tonight in district play. The Lakers (3-15) will look for their first district win over the Hornets, who enter at 13-8. The Hornets […]
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RCMS 8th graders win conference championship

February 1, 2022 Zac Oakes
The Russell County Middle School 8th grade basketball team won the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference Championship in a game that went down to the wire over rival Clinton County Monday night by a […]
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Several smaller projects included in Wolf Creek Dam funding

February 1, 2022 Derek Aaron
As reported on local news last week, Wolf Creek Dam is receiving much needed funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for several smaller projects. A more in-depth look at the $5.45 million total […]
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Ice Storm Concerns Continue

February 1, 2022 Sean Hammond
Good morning, everyone. Our focus continues to be on a possible winter/ice storm that could impact the region toward the end of this week. Let’s start off with today as temperatures will climb to near […]
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Senate bill would require grief training for coroners

February 1, 2022 Derek Aaron
A Senate bill would require grief training for coroners if passed by the General Assembly. Senate Bill 66 would require coroners and deputy coroners to attend four hours of training to learn about the grief […]
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    Sean Hammond talks with Russell County Band Director Curtis Ervin about the marching band season, the annual pork chop fundraiser, and the community support that keeps the program going strong. Sean also speaks with Jeric DeVore about Sparc Recovery and Kentucky Recovery Vocational, its workforce training efforts, helping people overcome barriers to employment, and the upcoming Light of Hope event in Jamestown.

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