April, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Mail-in Absentee Voting Approved for Primary Election

April 24, 2020 Sean Hammond

This year’s Primary Election will mostly be mail-in absentee voting. Friday, Governor Andy Beshear and Secretary of State Michael Adams said they have reached an agreement on how the state’s primary elections, special elections […]

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Over 300 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide Friday

April 24, 2020 Sean Hammond

Kentucky had its largest single day total of Coronavirus cases on Friday… That was Governor Andy Beshear at his evening press conference on Friday. Beshear announced nine additional deaths brining the death toll in the […]

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Trading Post 4/24

April 24, 2020 Sean Hammond

Looking for hens 270-585-4128 Looking for a watch dog, have a for sale a 2001 Ford F-150 that needs some work $700 270-585-2976 Have some tires for sale, yard sale items, push mowers, tillers and […]

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RS Man Arrested on Alcohol Related Charges

April 24, 2020 Sean Hammond

According to jail records, 30-year-old Jay Faulkner was arrested by Deputy Meyer with the Russell County Sheriff’s Department and charged with alcohol intoxication in public place 1st and 2nd offenses. Faulkner was lodged in the […]

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End of School Year Update

April 24, 2020 Sean Hammond

Governor Andy Beshear made the recommendation at the beginning of this week that no in-person classes should resume this school year in Kentucky. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford spoke with WJRS News and wanted […]

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No New COVID-19 Cases in RC, One New in Adair with an Additional Death Thursday

April 24, 2020 Sean Hammond

Russell County once again went another day with no new positive cases of COVID-19, making it the third day in a row according to County Judge Gary Robertson who made the announcement Thursday evening. Russell […]

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Coronavirus Effect on City of Jamestown

April 24, 2020 Sean Hammond

Today, WJRS News takes a final look at the effect of the Coronavirus is having or might have on local governments. Yesterday, we spoke with Chris Ramsey, City Clerk in Russell Springs. Earlier this week, WJRS […]

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Conservation Camps Cancelled

April 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will not offer its summer conservation camps this year due to the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). This decision was made in conjunction with the Kentucky Tourism, Arts […]

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Trading Post 4/23

April 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

10x10x6 dog kennel for sale $50 270-585-8088 Looking for a trailer door for mobile home 36×76 270-585-8001 .38 Revolver for sale, two 165 R15 tire and two push mower 270-585-7522 Hydro-tractor riding mower for sale […]

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Anna Marie Helm, age 87, of Columbia

April 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

Anna Marie Helm, age 87, of Columbia, passed away Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. She is survived by: One Son Larry Helm of Jamestown Two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren […]

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