February, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Trading Post Items- Thursday

February 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

For Sale: 5 aluminum wheels 16in for a TJ or YJ Jeep, also with good used Goodyear Wrangler tires $500 270-585-1381 For Sale: 50 caliber Muzzleloader 270-585-9074 Looking For: Half dozen cattle panels 270-585-5554 Looking […]

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Fire Occurs at Home Last Evening

February 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

A home was damaged by fire last (Wednesday) evening. According to the Eli Fire Department, around 8:00 pm a call came from dispatch of a reported structure fire at 269 Highway 1383. When firefighters arrived […]

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Officials Preparing for Coronavirus

February 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

State health officials are preparing for the possibility of the coronavirus making its way into the state. While there have been no cases in the state and a limited number in the country, On Tuesday, […]

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Bill Passes Senate that Would Limit Governor’s Pardon Power

February 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

In the wake of former Governor Matt Bevin’s questionable use of a Governor’s pardon power, a proposed constitutional amendment, known as Senate Bill 58, would certainly limit a Governor’s authority. The proposed amendment would prohibit […]

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Bill that Taxes Vaping Products Passes House

February 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

A bill that would raise almost $50 million in new revenue over the next two fiscal years through a new wholesale tax on vaping products and increased taxes on some other tobacco products has cleared […]

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School Attendance Remained Low for High School Wednesday

February 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

Russell County High School had an attendance of 82.99% on Wednesday which was lower than the day prior. However, attendance was strong in the rest of schools. Jamestown Elementary was at 95.05%, Russell County Middle […]

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Arrests on Wednesday

February 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

A Jamestown woman was arrested on drug and other charges. According to jail records, Alena Thurman, age 41 was arrested by Trooper Harper and charged with… Careless driving Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required […]

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William Henry Hill, age 81, of Jamestown

February 26, 2020 Sean Hammond

William Henry Hill, age 81, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. He was a well-known mechanic and farmer. Survivors include Wife of 62 years Faetta Hill One Daughter […]

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Trading Post Items- Wednesday

February 26, 2020 Sean Hammond

For Sale: 5 16 in factory aluminum wheels for TJ or YJ Jeep and some Goodyear Wrangler tires with spare $500 270-585-1381 For Sale: 1994 Ford Ranger, Boat, 500 Polaris 270-585-0162 For Sale: Log puller […]

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Indictments Handed Up Tuesday

February 26, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Grand Jury handed up indictments on Tuesday. Those indicted were… · Kaitlyn Knopp- Driving under the influence, 1st offense · Joseph Goodin- Public intoxication, Goodin and Knopp were both were charged with […]

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