August, 2019 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Sports, Friday, August 2nd

August 2, 2019 Sean Hammond

Russell County Laker baseball standout Will Dando, who graduated in the spring, has committed to play college baseball at Division 1 Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Dando was 6-2 for the Lakers this past […]

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RSPD Asking for Assistance in Locating Wanted Person

August 1, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell Springs Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Frederick “Freddie” Katon, age 26, of Russell Springs. Katon is wanted on several active warrants from Russell Courts, including fleeing on foot and […]

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Afternoon Shower and Thunderstorm Chances Continue

August 1, 2019 Sean Hammond

Good Thursday, everyone. The 127 yard sale is cranked up and going, and we’ve had pretty good weather so far. Sunshine has been around today with temperatures getting into the mid 80’s. Showers and thunderstorms […]

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Trading Post Items- Thursday

August 1, 2019 Sean Hammond

Looking For: Small house dog for giveaway 270-805-7039 For Sale: 16×26 metal building 270-866-5239 For Sale: Twin bed 270-507-9951 For Sale: 1995 Dodge Dakota 270-566-8059 For Sale: Three dog kennel panels 270-566-1230 For Sale: 1999 […]

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Former IDA Director Passes Away

August 1, 2019 Derek Aaron

Gene Royalty, a former executive director of the Russell County Industrial Development Authority, recently passed away at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was 89 years old. Royalty retired from the IDA back […]

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Big Change Order for College & Workforce Center Construction

August 1, 2019 Derek Aaron

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford spoke with WJRS NEWS following Wednesday’s special called meeting of the local board of education, which was held at the building site of the new Lake Cumberland Regional College […]

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New Constable Appointed after Resignation

August 1, 2019 Derek Aaron

In an executive order, Judge-Executive Gary D. Robertson has appointed Jeffrey Aaron to fulfill the remainder of the term of Constable for District 1 to replace Perry Brumley, who has resigned. Aaron’s responsibilities as constable […]

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127 Yard Sale Begins Today

August 1, 2019 Derek Aaron

The 127 Yard Sale officially begins today and the Jamestown Police Department has requested that motorists traveling through town observe several points in an effort to keep everyone safe. They say to not stop in […]

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More with School Safety Director

August 1, 2019 Derek Aaron

We continue today with Jackie Grider, the director of safety for Russell County Schools, about the seriousness of terroristic threatening in the district and a letter being sent home with students detailing the new protocols […]

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Laker Sports, Thursday, August 1st

August 1, 2019 Derek Aaron

Russell County High School football coach Ryan Richardson talked about what he’s seeing out of his team the first few weeks of practice… Richardson said numbers are looking good but he’s always ready to add […]

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