January, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RC School Board Met Monday Evening

January 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

A few employees of the Russell County school system were honored last night by the Russell County Education Association during the school board meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford explains… The school calendar for next school year, […]

Share

Governor Beshear to Reveal Two Year Budget Proposal Tonight

January 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

Beshear will speak to Kentucky lawmakers at 6 o’clock this evening and outline his priorities for spending in the state’s $23 billion budget. The address to state lawmakers will be televised live on KET. After […]

Share

Man Wanted for Russell County Murder Arrested in Pulaski

January 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

A person wanted on murder charges in Russell County was arrested early yesterday morning in Pulaski county. Pulaski county Sheriff Greg Speck says his department responded to a call of a burglary in progress on […]

Share

Norman L. Malone, age 80, of Jamestown

January 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

Norman L. Malone, 80, of Jamestown, KY passed away Sunday, January 26th, at Baptist Health Hospital, Lexington, KY Norman is survived by wife Mary (Conner) Malone, of Jamestown a daughter, Teresa Emerson, of Jamestown One […]

Share

Trading Post Items- Monday

January 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

For Sale: 2010 Chevy, four cylinder $2,200 270-585-1381 For Sale: Burning barrels, 1994 Ford Ranger, and looking to clean yards 270-866-8462 Looking For: Someone to work on furnace 270-866-6490 Giveaway: 9 month old American Bulldog […]

Share

Trading Post Items- Friday

January 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

1. 2010 Chevrolet Avaeo $2200 (270)585-1381 2. German Shepard Puppies for sale (270)866-7677 3. Looking for a UK Wedding Ring lost at the Russell County Hospital if found please drop off to Tersa Spaw 4. […]

Share

Board of Education Meets this Evening

January 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Russell County school board is expected to hear tonight a report on the progress of construction at the new Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center. The new building, which is currently under construction […]

Share

Two Arrested Saturday on Drug Related Charges

January 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

According to reports, 34 year old Lucas McFarland of Jamestown was arrested by Trooper Billy Begley on Saturday and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, first degree, first offense, for allegedly possessing methamphetamine. McFarland was […]

Share

Raw Ground Beef Recalled

January 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

More than 2,000 pounds of raw ground beef that was sold at retail establishments in Kentucky and eight other states is being recalled. As WJRS Local News reported on Saturday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s […]

Share

AG Commissioner Seeking Crop Block Grant Program Proposals

January 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

Commissioner Quarles said “The specialty crop program is intended to helpmake Kentucky specialty crops more competitive in both domestic andforeign markets,”. “Specialty crops make up a significant part ofKentucky’s agricultural economy, and there is plenty […]

Share