2019 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Fire Occurred Sunday Morning

July 1, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell Springs Fire Department was called out early Sunday morning to a structure fire. According to Fire Chief H.M. Bottom, the department responded just after 1:00 am to Holt Lane to a residence belonging […]

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RS Man Arrested Friday on Drug Charges

July 1, 2019 Sean Hammond

Illegal drugs were discovered after a warrant check this past Friday night, according to the Russell Springs Police Department. Officer Lucas Justice made contact with Brandon K. Knight 38, of Russell Springs. Knight was then […]

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More on Last Weeks Bank Robbery Suspect Being Caught in Pennsylvania

July 1, 2019 Sean Hammond

As reported by WJRS NEWS over the weekend, William L. Grabel, the suspect in the bank robbery early last week at BB&T Bank in Russell Springs, was apprehended by authorities in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and is […]

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More on Sheriff’s Department Quarterly Meeting Last Week

July 1, 2019 Sean Hammond

We continue our talk with Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston about the topics discussed at his office’s recent quarterly public meeting, which was held late last week at the Russell County Auditorium/Natatorium Complex… The […]

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RC School Board Met Friday

July 1, 2019 Sean Hammond

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS NEWS following a special called meeting of the board of education last Friday afternoon at the Russell County Schools’ ANC…

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Phone Scam Circulating

July 1, 2019 Sean Hammond

Jamestown Fire Chief Jeff Landers wants citizens to be aware of a phone scam that is circulating throughout the state. Callers are saying they are with the Kentucky Firefighters Association and are attempting to obtain […]

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James D. Justice, age 68, of Russell Springs

June 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

Full audio obituary below… James D. Justice, age 68, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, June 29th, 2019 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. He is survived by: One Son James Allen Justice […]

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Pop Up Showers and Storms Possible Today

June 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

Good Sunday, everyone. We are in store for another warm and muggy day with temperatures in the upper 80’s to near 90’s in some places. Those afternoon scattered showers and storms will again be popping […]

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Trading Post Items- Friday

June 30, 2019 Sean Hammond

For Sale: Antique Farmall tractor 270-585-1225 For Sale: Electric stove 270-585-4459 For Sale: Furniture 270-566-3823 Looking For: Someone to do some odd jobs 270-300-0076 For Sale: 2005 Honda Shadow 270-585-0162 For Sale: Drill 606-416-7847 For […]

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Bobby D. Lawless, age 80, of Jamestown

June 29, 2019 Sean Hammond

Full audio obituary below… Bobby D. Lawless, age 80, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, June 28th, 2019. He is survived by: Two Sons Ricky Lawless of Jamestown Randy Lawless of Campbellsville One Sister Virginia […]

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