January, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Pulaski County Now Offering REAL IDs

January 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

Kentuckians now have one more option to maintain U.S. air travel and military base entry thanks to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s expansion of REAL ID-compliant card access. The Pulaski County REAL ID regional driver’s licensing […]

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Bennie Ray Hadley, age 72,

January 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

Bennie Ray Hadley, age 72, of Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 at his residence. He is survived by: Several cousins Funeral services for Bennie Hadley will be held Saturday, January 25th at 11:00 am at the […]

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R.B. George, age 81, of Windsor

January 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

R.B. George, age 81, of Windsor, passed away Monday, January 20th, 2020 at his residence. He is survived by: Two Children Curtis George Jamestown Rosalie Wilson of Windsor One Sister Mae Dominick of Indiana Two […]

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Local Authorities Made a Few Arrests Tuesday

January 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

Dylan Shepard, age 24, of Russell Springs was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd degree drug unspecified and 2 counts of failure to appear April Dawn Weston, age 36, of Russell Springs was […]

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Chamber of Commerce Met Tuesday

January 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

Tuesday, JD Chaney, with the Kentucky League of Cities spoke during the meeting. WJRS News caught up with Chaney following the meeting and he explained us what the Kentucky League of Cities is… Chaney shares […]

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Two Vehicle Accident Injures Two in Adair County

January 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

According to Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman, the accident occurred on Monday, January 20th just before 10:00 am about 7 miles west of Columbia on KY 80. Preliminary investigation shows that 18-year-old James Kelsay of […]

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Special Called Meeting

January 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors has called a special called meeting for Thursday, January 23rd at 5:00 pm in the hospital conference room. The lone item on the agenda is an Executive Session […]

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Proposed Tax Increase

January 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

You could be paying more when you shop starting next year. A Kentucky lawmaker has sponsored a bill that would increase the state sales tax. Rep. John Sims Jr., a Democrat from Flemingsburg, pre-filed House […]

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Laker Sports, Wednesday, January 22nd

January 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Lakers went on the road last night for a girl/boy doubleheader against Clinton County. The Lady Lakers had an easy time of it, winning 63 to 31. Coach Brett […]

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Trading Post Items- Tuesday

January 21, 2020 Sean Hammond

1. 2010 Chevy Alvaeo $2200 (270)585-1381 2. Firewood (Green, Oak and Hickory) (270)250-5632 3. Poland Chain Saw $60 (270)5857522 4. German Shepard Puppys (Registered) (270)866-7677 5. Looking for a place to Cut Firewood (270)585-9074 6. […]

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