June, 2019 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RC School Board Met Last Evening

June 18, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Board of Education met last evening for the June meeting for the school leaders… Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News following the meeting and give details of what took place…

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RS City Council Met in Special Session Monday

June 18, 2019 Sean Hammond

WJRS News caught up with Mayor Eddie Thomas following the meeting…

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Kentucky to Expand Access to Treatment and Recovery Services

June 18, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is set to expand access to treatment and recovery services for individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) through a portion of its 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver, beginning July 1st. This program […]

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Special Called Meeting

June 18, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Library Board of Trustees will have a special called meeting this evening at 5:00 pm at 94 North Main Street in Jamestown. Some of the items on the agenda include… Construction progress […]

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Laker Sports, Tuesday, June 18th

June 18, 2019 Sean Hammond

Healthy Kids Clinic will be offering sports physicals at Russell County High School today from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. All Russell County students are welcome. No appointment is necessary. One physical includes all school […]

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Geza S. Kovacs, 90, of Jamestown

June 17, 2019 Sean Hammond

Full audio obituary can be listened to below… Geza S. Kovacs, 90, of Jamestown, Ky. died Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Signature Health/Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. He was a Veteran of US […]

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Michael Dean Caudill Jr., age 39, of Russell Springs

June 17, 2019 Sean Hammond

Michael Dean Caudill Jr., age 39, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, June 16th, 2019 at his residence. He is survived by: His Wife Kelly Caudill of Russell Springs One Daughter Hannah Elizabeth Caudill […]

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Edward Haywood, age 73, of Russell Springs

June 17, 2019 Sean Hammond

Edward Haywood, age 73, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, June 15th, 2019 at the Russell County Hospital. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by: Six Children Freddie Wayne […]

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Two RC Men Indicted on Bank Fraud Charges

June 17, 2019 seanhammond

According to media outlets, Adam and Jeremy Hill were charged in an indictment that was handed up on Wednesday in Bowling Green. The indictment alleges that Jeremy Hill wanted to obtain a loan to consolidate […]

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Mayor Nick Shearer Talks about this Year’s Lakefest Celebration

June 17, 2019 seanhammond

This year’s Lakefest celebration takes place July 5th and 6th on the square in Jamestown. This will mark the 50th anniversary of the celebration. Mayor Shearer stopped by our studios last week to talk more […]

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