February, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Fatalities Increased on KY Highways Last Year

February 11, 2020 Sean Hammond

According to preliminary numbers released yesterday by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety. Initial data indicates there were 734 fatalities in 2019, compared to 724 in 2018. The fatality figures will remain preliminary […]

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Mary Lois Campbell, age 76, of Columbia

February 10, 2020 Sean Hammond

Mary Lois Campbell, age 76, of Columbia, passed away Saturday, February 8th, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. She is survived by: Three Sisters Jeannette Popplewell of Russell Springs Daisy Helm of Columbia […]

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Trading Post Items- Monday

February 10, 2020 Sean Hammond

Missing Dog: Dog is missing from Campground road, been missing since Saturday, it is a brown and white puppy that answers to Lucky 270-585-0331 For Sale: Wood $45 if you get it, $55 for delivery […]

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JPD Continues to ask for Public’s Help in Locating Two Missing Juveniles

February 10, 2020 Sean Hammond

16-year-old Austin Passmore, of Russell County was last seen Friday February 7, as he ran from The Department of Social Services office in Jamestown. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, blue jeans with […]

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Bids Opened Up for the Selling of E-Cigarettes and Food Service at Detention Center

February 10, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Fiscal Court will open bids tonight for the selling of e-cigarettes and the providing of food service at the Russell county detention center. Jailer Bobby Dunbar told WJRS NEWS the reason the […]

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RC Fiscal Court Meets Tonight

February 10, 2020 Sean Hammond

Two Russell County elected officials will go before the Fiscal Court tonight for their annual fee report. Sheriff Derek Polston will present to the court the final fee settlement report for the Sheriff’s office, and […]

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Laker Sports, Monday, February 10th

February 10, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Lady Lakers were led to a Runner-Up Finish for the meet by Emma Rae Phillips who brought home a Region 3 Championship in 200 IM, and a Runner-Up finish in 500 Freestyle. Emma Rae […]

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Unadell Coffey, age 76, of Russell Springs

February 9, 2020 Sean Hammond

Unadell O. “Della” Coffey, age 76, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, February 8th, 2020 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She is survived by: Her Husband Jimmy Clay […]

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Laker Sports, Saturday, February 8th

February 8, 2020 Sean Hammond

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Two School Board Members File for Re-Election

February 8, 2020 Sean Hammond

WJRS News spoke to Ruth Hill on Thursday at the Russell County Clerk’s Office about the upcoming Primary and General Election. While there are no city or county races in this year’s Primary, two candidates […]

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