July, 2019 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

State Record Fish Caught Below Dam

July 26, 2019 Sean Hammond

A new state record saugeye was recently caught on Cumberland River below Wolf Creek Dam, according to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. Clay Smith landed the 8 pound, 8-ounce fish with a pink […]

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Trading Post Items- Thursday

July 25, 2019 Sean Hammond

For Sale: Electric stove 270-866-2557 For Sale: 1972 Nova 270-585-0162 For Sale: Dodge Durango 270-343-6957 For Sale: End tables 270-250-5682 For Sale: Animal cage 270-566-1230

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Cumberland County Man Killed in Two Vehicle Accident

July 25, 2019 Sean Hammond

A Cumberland County man was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Kentucky State Police. Trooper Jason Warinner is investigating the fatal collision that occurred Wednesday at approximately 1:47 pm, 1 […]

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Temperatures Increase After Today

July 25, 2019 Sean Hammond

Good Thursday, everyone. Not much to talk about weather wise over the next few days, as we continue to have beautiful and comfortable weather. Temperatures will start to rise as we progress into the next […]

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Marijuana Plants Discovered During Search

July 25, 2019 Sean Hammond

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston and Deputy Nathan Ginn conducted an early morning search of property off Hwy. 1611 on Branchview Road in the Ono community of Russell County that resulted in 20 marijuana plants […]

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Two From Russell County Arrested in Adair

July 25, 2019 Sean Hammond

Two Russell County residents and a Columbia man were arrested in neighboring Adair County following a traffic stop on Wednesday evening, according to the Columbia Police Department. Officers initiated the stop on Fairground Street just […]

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City of Russell Springs Hoping Recent Projects Attract More Development and Industry

July 25, 2019 Sean Hammond

We continue our talk with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas about the beautification projects currently underway in the city… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Thomas-7-25.mp3

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Somerset Restaurant Employee Contracts Hepatitis A, Vaccine Recommended

July 25, 2019 Sean Hammond

With the news this week that a food service worker at Sonic in Somerset was diagnosed with Hepatitis A it reminds us that the liver viral infection is still very much prevalent in the Lake […]

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New Online Career Explorer Tool

July 25, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Kentucky Center for Statistics within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet has launched a free, online Career Explorer Tool to allow students and job seekers to explore careers matching their knowledge, skills and abilities. […]

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Special Legislative Session Ends with Passage of New Pension Bill For Certain Agencies

July 25, 2019 Sean Hammond

(Photo courtesy of Bluegrass Politics) Keith West files this report from Frankfort for WJRS News about House Bill 1’s passage as the special legislative session ended on Wednesday… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/wheelerhb1-7-25.mp3 House Bill 1 contained an emergency […]

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