February, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Three Arrested in Different Incidents

February 26, 2020 Sean Hammond

According to jail records, Ricky Curtsinger and Brandon Gadberry, both of Russell Springs were arrested and charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place 1st and 2nd offense. In a separate incident, Lukas Collins of […]

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Tourist Commission Meets Today

February 26, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission will meet this afternoon at 12:30 pm. The meeting will be at the tourist commission building between Long John Silvers and Arby’s in Russell Springs. The public is invited to […]

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Kentucky Ranks High in Fentanyl Drug Tests

February 26, 2020 Sean Hammond

A national study puts Kentucky at the top of a troubling list…

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Beverly Ann Hendricks, age 76, of Russell Springs

February 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

Beverly Ann Hendricks, age 76, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 at her residence. She is survived by: One Daughter Sandra Hill Five Sons Wayne and Roger Burchett, Curt, Chris, and Timmy […]

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Trading Post Items- Tuesday

February 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

For Sale: Aluminum wheels for TJ or YJ Jeep and Goodyear Tires $500 270-585-1381 Giveaway: Puppies half beagle/boxer 270-507-9620 For Sale: Corner kitchen table with booth, looking for odd jobs 270-585-3142 Looking For: Used tires […]

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Latest School Attendance Numbers

February 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

WJRS News spoke to Superintendent Michael Ford this morning about attendance numbers in the school district. While the district wide attendance is holding steady at just over 92%, the Russell County High School has an […]

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RS Woman Arrested on Shoplifting Charges

February 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

A Russell Springs woman was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail last evening. According to jail records, Brittney Helm, 30, of Russell Springs, was arrested by Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy John Wine and charged […]

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More From Monday’s School Board Meeting

February 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

Varsity soccer is coming to Russell County High School next school year. Supt Michael Ford talked with WJRS Local News after last night’s meeting… In other action last night, Kara Stille, a teacher at Russell […]

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School Board Changes Vote; Votes No School on Veteran’s Day Next Year

February 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

Citing pressure from the community, the Russell County school board changed its position from one month ago, and voted last night to not have school next year on Veterans Day. The calendar planning committee for […]

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Car Caught Fire Monday Afternoon

February 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

A car fire yesterday afternoon in Jamestown resulted in the Jamestown Fire Department responding. Fire Chief Jeff Landers told WJRS Local News that a car belonging to Jasmine York caught fire, just off the square, […]

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