March, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RS Man Arrested Monday and Charged with Offenses Against a Minor

March 10, 2020 Sean Hammond

According to reports, 37-year-old Jimmy Hernandez of Russell Springs was charged by Deputy Luke Hughes with Distribution of Obscene Matter to a Minor, first offense, and possessing or viewing matter portraying sexual performance by a […]

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Geneva Loy Helm, age 89, of Jamestown

March 9, 2020 Sean Hammond

Geneva Loy Helm, age 89, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, March 8th, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. She is survived by: Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Geneva Loy Helm will […]

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Lawrence Perkins, age 77, of Jamestown

March 9, 2020 Sean Hammond

Lawrence Perkins, age 77, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, March 8th, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and a Farmer. He is survived by: His Wife […]

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Trading Post Items- Monday

March 9, 2020 Sean Hammond

For Sale: Five 16in factory aluminum wheels for a TJ or YJ Jeep or a five lug wheel with 4 1/2 inch bolt setter, five Goodyear Wrangler tires with the spare tire and cover $500 […]

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Richmond Man Wanted for Attempted Murder in Ohio Arrested in RC

March 9, 2020 Sean Hammond

A Kentucky man, wanted on an attempted murder charge out of Ohio, was arrested early Saturday morning in Russell County. According to information received by WJRS Local News, Russell Springs Police officer Lucas Justice was […]

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Coronavirus Cases Increased in KY; School Districts Keeping a Close Watch

March 9, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Coronavirus continues to be the top story all across Kentucky, and here in Russell County, Superintendent of Schools Michael Ford sent an email last night to all Russell County school employees discussing the situation. […]

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RC Fiscal Court Meets this Evening

March 9, 2020 Sean Hammond

Money…. that will be the main topic of tonight’s monthly meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court. The Court will consider the transfer of $19,000 from the general fund to the grant fund to assist […]

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Two RC Residents Arrested in Adair County Saturday in Separate Incidents

March 9, 2020 Sean Hammond

According to jail records, 36-year-old Byron Marcum of Russell Springs was arrested by Officer Durbin of the Adair County Sheriff’s Office and charged with two counts of Receiving Stolen Property under $10,000 and a charge […]

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RC Fiscal Court Meets Monday

March 7, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet on Monday evening. Before the regular meeting, there will be a meeting of the road committee at 5:30 pm. Then at 6:00 pm, county leaders will meet for […]

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Legislative Update

March 7, 2020 Sean Hammond

Legislators had another busy week in Frankfort. Here’s Keith West with a recap…

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