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Laker Sports Report, Tuesday, August 27th

August 27, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Lady Laker volleyball team was in action at Campbellsville High School on Monday evening. The freshmen Lady Lakers won 21-15, 21-15, the JV won 21-15 and then were defeated 21-18, 21-10 and the varsity […]

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Jimmy K. (Pooch) Grider, age 86, of Jamestown

August 26, 2019 Sean Hammond

Jimmy K. (Pooch) Grider, age 86, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, August 25th, 2019 at the Casey County Hospital. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by: His Wife Desda […]

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Rain Sticks Around then Temperatures Cool Down this Week

August 26, 2019 Sean Hammond

Good Monday, everyone. The work week is starting off on a soggy note with showers lingering around. Looks like we will be dealing with clouds and rain for most of today. Here’s the latest hour-by-hour… […]

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One Cited, One Arrested after Separate Weekend Incidents

August 26, 2019 Sean Hammond

News Director Derek Aaron files this report on weekend crime for WJRS NEWS…

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New Program at Detention Center

August 26, 2019 Sean Hammond

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar spoke with WJRS NEWS about a new program several inmates are involved in to ready them for life after incarceration… Dunbar said he’s seen the positives from the program firsthand… […]

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Governor Matt Bevin was in Town Friday

August 26, 2019 Sean Hammond

Over the weekend, WJRS reported that during Friday’s special called meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court the county was notified they were for more than $100,000 in discretionary funds for resurfacing work on several […]

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Some Kentuckians to See Increase in Insurance Costs

August 26, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Kentucky Department of Insurance announced late last week that it has completed its review of the individual and small-group insurance rates filed in the Kentucky market. The rates will be used to calculate insurance […]

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Thompson Square is Coming to Russell County

August 26, 2019 Sean Hammond

Over the weekend, the Russell Springs Downtown Revitalization Committee announced that popular country music duo Thompson Square will headline the Festival at the Springs’ free Saturday night concert on October 5th at the Russell Springs […]

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Laker Sports Report, Monday, August 26th

August 26, 2019 Sean Hammond

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V.D. Tucker, age 84, of Russell Springs

August 25, 2019 Sean Hammond

V.D. Tucker, age 84, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, August 23rd, 2019 at his residence. He is survived by: Two Daughters Katrina Thompson of Crestwood Karen Collier of Owensboro One Son Greg Tucker of […]

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