March, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Candidate Filing Deadline Moved

March 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

Persons wishing to serve on city councils or school boards must file their papers no later than Tuesday, June 2nd. In year’s past, the filing deadline has been in August for these positions. However, under […]

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Trading Post Items- Tuesday

March 24, 2020 Sean Hammond

For Sale: Farm fresh eggs 270-507-8385 For Sale: Wood 270-585-1262 For Sale: Rims and tires for trucks and tractors 6136 East Highway 80 Looking For: Old pocket watches 270-566-0772 For Sale: Five 16in factory aluminum […]

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RS Man Arrested on Assault Charges

March 24, 2020 Sean Hammond

Officer West with the Russell Springs Police Department arrested 25-year-old Jesus Morales and charged him with Assault, 4th Degree minor injury. Morales was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center just after 3:00 pm Monday […]

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Structure Fire in Jamestown Monday Afternoon

March 24, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Jamestown fire department was called out shortly after noon yesterday to a structure fire just south of town. Fire chief Jeff Landers discusses what firefighters found upon arrival… Landers said the structure, located just off […]

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Kentucky Now Over 120 Cases of COVID-19

March 24, 2020 Sean Hammond

21 news cases of the Coronavirus were confirmed yesterday in Kentucky, bringing the state’s total confirmed cases to 124. Also yesterday, Governor Andy Beshear confirmed that an 82-year-old Lexington woman died who had tested positive […]

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Lela Lee McGowan, age 90, of Russell Springs

March 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

Lela Lee McGowan, age 90, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, March 23rd, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. She is survived by: One Daughter JoAnn Coulter of Nevada Four Sons James, Shelby, Larry, […]

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Trading Post Items- Monday

March 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

For Sale: Five 16in factory aluminum wheels for a TJ or YJ Jeep, and five Goodyear Wrangler tires 270-585-1381 For Sale: Farmall tractor 270-566-8394 For Sale: Mini fridge, baby stuff, odd and in furniture 270-566-4978 […]

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Russell Springs Man Arrested Friday on Drug Charges

March 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

According to jail records, Rocky Weddle, age 49, was arrested and charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 1st Offense (Methamphetamine), Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2nd Degree, Drug Unspecified, Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possess. Weddle was arrested […]

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Kentucky Surpasses 100 COVID-19 Cases; Non-Essential Retailers to Close

March 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

During his press conference Sunday evening, Governor Andy Beshear confirmed a total of 103 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Kentucky and that number is expected to continue to rise. Locally, there were no new […]

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Rescue Squad Lending a Helping Hand During Pandemic

March 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

During this Coronavirus pandemic it is very important for all of us to practice social distancing, but especially those that are elderly or have compromised immune systems. Jon Gosser, member of the Russell County Rescue […]

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