May, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Over 5,200 COVID-19 Cases Statewide

May 5, 2020 Sean Hammond

While cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear says the numbers are continuing to hold steady due to Kentuckians practicing social distancing… Eight more deaths were reported in the state bringing […]

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Valerie May Kelsey, age 64, of Somerset

May 4, 2020 Sean Hammond

Valerie Kay Kelsey, age 64, of Somerset, passed away Monday, May 4th, 2020 at the U.K. Hospital. She is survived by: Her Husband • Scott Kelsey of Somerset One Daughter • Jessica and Husband Erik […]

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Trading Post 5/4

May 4, 2020 Sean Hammond

Two bedroom trailer for rent and has a bush hog for sale 270-585-7522 Tractor mower and nine acres of land for sale 270-585-2159 Looking for a riding mower 606-842-1272 Bunch of mowers for sale 270-585-4970 […]

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Trading Post 5/1

May 4, 2020 Sean Hammond

Looking for a porch swing 270-566-8195 Looking for patio doors 270-585-5554 Basketball goal for sale 270-634-2258 Yorkie dog for sale 270-566-2652 Looking for a bathtub 270-343-6957 2007 Suzuki street bike for sale or trade to […]

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Three Arrested Over the Weekend on Various Charges

May 4, 2020 Sean Hammond

Trooper Billy Begley arrested 31-year-old Felicia Nava of Russell Springs on Saturday afternoon around 2:35, charging her with Wanton Endangerment, first degree; Public Intoxication; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Possession of Methamphetamine, and for probation violation. Trooper […]

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Lake Cumberland Area COVID-19 Update

May 4, 2020 Sean Hammond

Russell County had no news cases of the Novel Coronavirus over the weekend according to Gary Robertson, County Judge-Executive. There is just one active case in the county that is on home self-isolation. Neighboring Adair […]

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Over 200 Additional Cases of COVID-19 Statewide Over the Weekend

May 4, 2020 Sean Hammond

Kentucky now has over 5,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, but Governor Andy Beshear says although we increased over the weekend the numbers appear stable… In some good news the number currently in intensive care and […]

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Wanda Ivadean Thomas, age 84, of Russell Springs

May 3, 2020 Sean Hammond

Wanda Ivadean Thomas, age 84, of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, May 3rd, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital Hospice Unit. She is survived by: Two Daughters Kathie and Husband Hayden Conn, Karen and Husband […]

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Geraldine “Jerry” Stephens, age 73, of Jamestown

May 3, 2020 Sean Hammond

Geraldine “Jerry” Stephens, age 73, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, May 1st, 2020 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She is survived by: Two Daughters Lisa and Husband Ronnie […]

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Advertising Campaign to Support Farmers’ Markets

May 2, 2020 Sean Hammond

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles has announced a new Kentucky Proud social media advertising campaign that will support farmers’ markets during the coronavirus pandemic. The campaign sends two message: farmers’ markets are open and are […]

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