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General Assembly sends name, image, likeness bill to governor’s desk

March 8, 2022 Derek Aaron
A bill that would permanently allow Kentucky’s collegiate athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness is one step closer to becoming law. Here’s Keith West with more details from Frankfort… The Kentucky House […]
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Keion Brooks’ Father Talks About Having Son at UK

March 8, 2022 WJRS Staff
By LARRY VAUGHT How hard is it for a parent of a University of Kentucky basketball player to watch his or her son play? “It can be kind of tough,” said Keion Brooks Sr., the […]
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This week marked two years of COVID in Kentucky

March 8, 2022 Zac Oakes
This week marked two years since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Kentucky. The first confirmed COVID case in Kentucky was March 6, 2020, although many researchers now believe there were infections before that […]
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Corps’ Lake Cumberland resource manager recognized for promoting water safety

March 8, 2022 Derek Aaron
Story by Leon Roberts U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District The resource manager at Lake Cumberland and Laurel River Lake in Kentucky has been recognized for promoting water safety, spearheading public outreach activities and […]
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LC Agency on Aging and Independent Living to hold public meeting Friday

March 8, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Lake Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living will be holding a public hearing for the fiscal years 2023-25 Regional Area Plan this Friday, March 11th at 10 a.m. at the Russell County […]
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Additional free COVID-19 test kits now available

March 8, 2022 Derek Aaron
Additional free COVID-19 test kits are now available to order. President Joe Biden first made the announcement during his recent State of the Union address, stating that people could request additional tests despite already ordering […]
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KYTC reminding drivers to check for vehicle recalls

March 8, 2022 Derek Aaron
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, in conjunction with the National Safety Council, is encouraging every Kentucky vehicle owner to check their vehicle’s recall status during this week’s national Vehicle Safety Recalls Week and schedule a free […]
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State’s 2021 annual unemployment rate decreased to 4.7%

March 8, 2022 Derek Aaron
Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate for 2021 was 4.7% according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. This is a decrease from 6.4% in 2020. The U.S. […]
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James A. Hammond, age 59, of Russell Springs

March 7, 2022 Sean Hammond
James A. Hammond, 59, of Russell Springs, KY, passed away Sunday, March 6th, at Russell County Hospital.James was born in Albany, KY on May 13, 1962, a son of the late Reba (Garner) Hammond and […]
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Russell County’s Miniard, Skaggs among top 5 at annual Lindsey Idol contest

March 7, 2022 Zac Oakes
Two Russell County students at Lindsey Wilson College placed in the Top 5 at the school’s annual Lindsey Idol contest, a singing competition held at the school. Nicholas Miniard of Russell Springs and Tyler Skaggs […]
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