June, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Hospital Board Meets this Evening

June 18, 2020 Sean Hammond

It will be a rather routine monthly meeting tonight for the Russell County Hospital Board of Directors. The meeting will be held in the fiscal court meeting room at the Russell County Courthouse starting at […]

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USDA Dairy Box Distribution

June 17, 2020 Sean Hammond

Dairy boxes will be distributed today beginning at 9:00 am. The USDA and Coronavirus Food Assistance Program will distribute a USDA mixed dairy box with various products to the public. The location is at Key […]

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Over 200 More COVID-19 Cases Confirmed Statewide Tuesday

June 17, 2020 Sean Hammond

Yesterday, 203 new cases of COVID-19 were reported across Kentucky, but none of those from Russell County. Governor Andy Beshear cautioned everyone to remember that “COVID-19 is still out there, it spreads aggressively and it […]

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Adair Man Injured in Accident that Occurred in Clinton County

June 17, 2020 Sean Hammond

An Adair County man was flown to the University of Kentucky hospital early Tuesday following a one vehicle accident in Clinton county. According to reports, 37 year-old Robert Albertson of Columbia was traveling east on […]

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Rodney James Wilson, age 46, of Russell Springs

June 17, 2020 Sean Hammond

Rodney James Wilson, age 46, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, June 15th, 2020 at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. He is survived by: One Daughter Jocelyn Wilson of Columbia Graveside services for […]

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Mary Rader Gossage Emerson, age 86, of Windsor

June 17, 2020 Sean Hammond

Mary Rader Gossage Emerson, age 86, of Windsor, passed away Monday, June 15th 2020 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. She is survived by: Three Sons Joseph, James, and John Gossage, all of […]

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Ruth Woods, age 84, of Russell Springs

June 17, 2020 Sean Hammond

Ruth Woods, age 84, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, June 15th, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. She is survived by: Her Husband Alva Woods of Russell Springs Two Daughters Ruth Givens of Russell […]

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Conversation with Frank Irvin of RC Honor Guard

June 16, 2020 Sean Hammond

Russell County Honor Guard member Frank Irvin talked with Sean Hammond on “Sean at Dawn” Tuesday about banners that can be purchased to honor local veterans.

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Local Board in Litigation Over Purchase of Property

June 16, 2020 Sean Hammond

WJRS NEWS has learned that the Russell County Industrial Development Authority recently filed a civil action in Russell Circuit Court alleging breach of contract by the sellers of property the Development Authority had contracted to […]

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Adair Man Arrested in RC

June 16, 2020 Sean Hammond

An Adair County man was arrested last night in Russell county on traffic related charges. According to reports, 41-year-old Joseph Hefley of Columbia was arrested by Deputy Corey Meyer and charged with Driving on a […]

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