January, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Residents in Rural Areas Locally to See Major Expansion of Broadband Services

January 30, 2020 Sean Hammond

Congressman James Comer announced yesterday. Comer, along with the U. S. Department of Agriculture, announced a $55.3 million investment in expanding broadband services in several counties in the first congressional district, including also four counties […]

Share

Hospital Board of Directors Met Wednesday

January 30, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors met in special session on Wednesday afternoon. The only items on the agenda was an executive session concerning an appointment. WJRS News has learned the board continues to […]

Share

Reba Maxine Higginbotham, age 87, of Jamestown

January 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

Reba Maxine Higginbotham, age 87, of Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, January 28th, 2019 at the Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown. She is survived by: Two Children Mitchell Higginbotham of Jamestown Cathy Higginbotham of Richmond […]

Share

Trading Post Items- Wednesday

January 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

For Sale: Four Jeep aluminum tired with the wheels, $500 270-585-1381 Missing Dog: Silver and gold yorkie dog missing from 910 toward Casey County on the 80 side, reward being offered 270-585-6631 For Sale: Two […]

Share

Former Detective for RC Sheriff’s Dept. Files Lawsuit Against Columbia

January 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

Joey Hoover, of Jamestown, alleges in his lawsuit filed recently that age discrimination was the reason he was not hired as a Detective with the Columbia Police Department. Hoover applied for the position in November […]

Share

Special Called Meeting

January 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

A special meeting has been called by the Russell County Hospital Board of Directors Chairman, Daren Johnson. The meeting will take place at 5:00 pm this evening. Items on the agenda will be an executive […]

Share

Governor Beshear Gave his Budget Proposal Tuesday

January 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

Governor Andy Beshear unveiled his first budget proposal as Governor last night. In his remarks, Beshear said he wanted to focus on education, health care, child welfare, and funding pensions. Beshear’s budget proposal was based […]

Share

Albany Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution Charges

January 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

A Clinton county pharmacist has pleaded guilty to charges of drug distribution, according to an announcement yesterday from the U.S. District Attorney’s office. Authorities say Kenton L. Shearer of Albany either filled, or let his […]

Share

Indictments

January 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Grand Jury met on Tuesday and handed up indictments on eight individuals. Those indicted were… · David S. Antle, of Jamestown, charged with Burglary, 2nd Degree; Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, and Theft […]

Share

Trading Post Items- Tuesday

January 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

Set of 5 aluminum wheels for Jeep Wrangler and comes with tires for $500 270-585-1381 For Sale: Fire wood 270-507-6557 For Sale: Full blooded tea-cup chihuahuas 270-562-4256 For Sale: Camp top for a short bed […]

Share