August, 2019 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Melody I. Coffey, age 64, of Russell Springs

August 5, 2019 Sean Hammond

Melody I. Coffey, age 64, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. She is survived by: Her Husband Paul E. Coffey of Russell Springs […]

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Jerry Lee Spaw, age 61, of Russell Springs

August 5, 2019 Sean Hammond

Jerry Lee Spaw, age 61, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, August 2nd, 2019 at his residence. He is survived by: One Son Jamie Spaw of Russell Springs No services are planned. Wilson Funeral […]

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Laker Sports, Monday, August 5th

August 5, 2019 Sean Hammond

The RCMS girls basketball home game tonight against Clinton County has been canceled and will be made up at a later date. The Russell County 15U Baseball Team will have a community prayer and send-off […]

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Randall Scott Pierce, age 53, of, Windsor

August 4, 2019 Sean Hammond

Randall Scott Pierce, age 53, of Windsor, passed away Friday, August 2nd, 2019 at UK Healthcare in Lexington. He is survived by: His Wife Norma Jean Pierce of Windsor Three Children Hunter Chance McQueary, Kaylee […]

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Johnny R. Roy, age 58, Formerly of Russell County

August 4, 2019 Sean Hammond

Johnny R. Roy, age 58, of Carrollton, Georgia formerly of Russell County, passed away Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 at his residence. He is survived by: His Wife Phyllis Worley Roy of Georgia One Son Brandon […]

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Trading Post Items- Friday

August 2, 2019 Sean Hammond

For Sale: 2007 Dodge 270-566-0652 Looking For: Small dog house 270-805-7039 Looking For: Someone to take old shed down 270-566-2756 For Sale: Three dog panels 270-566-1230 For Sale: Jet ski 270-585-2190 For Sale: Stereo system […]

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Local EMT Returns Home After Emergency

August 2, 2019 Sean Hammond

(EMT Brad Loy returning home from UK Hospital) Michael Brad Loy, an EMT with Russell County EMS who experienced a medical emergency while transporting a patient last Saturday and was flown to the UK Hospital […]

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Drug Arrest in Adair County on Wednesday

August 2, 2019 Sean Hammond

An Indianapolis resident was arrested on drug charges on Wednesday in neighboring Adair County, according to the Kentucky State Police. At approximately 12:58 pm Wednesday, Post 15 received a complaint of a possible stolen tractor […]

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127 Yard Sale Continues Today

August 2, 2019 Sean Hammond

With the 127 Yard Sale in full swing, Russell County Tourism Director Janette Marson spoke to WJRS News about how the sale benefits the area… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Marson-8-2.mp3 Marson said, to her knowledge, all local lodging had […]

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Local Student Graduates From Rogers Scholars Program

August 2, 2019 Sean Hammond

Russell County High School student Audrey Burton graduated this summer from The Center for Rural Development’s 2019 Rogers Scholars program. Rogers Scholars – The Center’s flagship youth program – is an intensive one-week summer program […]

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