January, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Earthquake Hit Along Kentucky Tennessee Border Monday

January 21, 2020 Sean Hammond

The U.S. Geological Survey says the epicenter was near Fincastle, Tennessee. The agency upgraded the magnitude of the quake to a 3.8 Monday afternoon. The earthquake could be felt in Williamsburg, Middlesboro, and Corbin and […]

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Jamestown Fire Department Responded to Car Fire Monday

January 21, 2020 Sean Hammond

According to Fire Chief Jeff Landers, the call came in around 3:00 pm. The fire department quickly responded to West Highway 92 near the Russell/Adair county line. Upon arrival, they found a car belonging to […]

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Former RCH CEO to Return as Interim CEO

January 21, 2020 Sean Hammond

Former CEO, Bill Kindred will fill the position until the new CEO is named, according to hospital officials. Monday was Kindred’s first day on the job. At the regular meeting of the board of directors […]

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Art Works is Expanding

January 21, 2020 Sean Hammond

The non-profit groups Marissa Ramsey spoke to WJRS News Monday…

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Local Students on WKU Dean’s List

January 21, 2020 Sean Hammond

Western Kentucky University released the Dean’s List recently. Local students making the list included… Haley E. Gray Addison M. Loy Morgan A. Johnson Elizabeth G. Loy Brian T. Bunch Kassidy L. Bolin Kaleb E Harris […]

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IDA Meets Wednesday

January 21, 2020 Sean Hammond

The regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Industrial Development Authority will take place on Wednesday, January 22nd at 8:30 am at the Duo Broadband business office headquarters in Jamestown.

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Laker Sports, Tuesday, January 21st

January 21, 2020 Sean Hammond

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Trading Post Items- Monday

January 20, 2020 Sean Hammond

1. 3-4 Rick of Split Oak Fire wood for sale $50 rick delivered (270)585-1261 2. Transport Wheel Chair, 22 ft Log Chain and a Bench Grindsr for sale (270)634-3223 3. German Shepard Puppies for sale […]

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Adair Man Arrested Following Standoff with Police

January 20, 2020 Sean Hammond

An attempt to serve an arrest warrant on an Adair County man Sunday morning led to a scary encounter. According to reports, Adair County Deputy Sheriff Chandler Staten responded to 901 Jones Chapel Road in […]

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This Month is Board of Education Appreciation Month

January 20, 2020 Sean Hammond

That was Superintendent Michael Ford, who went on to tell us the many hours of service the local board puts into our district…

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