June, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School Start Date Announced

June 16, 2020 Sean Hammond

Our top story today…the question has been answered. School will start in Russell County on August 26th. Meeting last night, the school board approved unanimously the recommendation of Superintendent Michael Ford for the amended school […]

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RS City Council Met this Morning

June 15, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Russell Springs City Council met in special session this (Monday) morning for a couple of budget items. WJRS News caught up with Mayor Eddie Thomas following the meeting…

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Sarah E. Taylor, age 87, of Jamestown

June 15, 2020 Sean Hammond

Sarah E. Taylor, age 87, of Jamestown, passed away Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 at the Russell County Hospital. Two nephews survive. Graveside services for Sarah Taylor will be held Tuesday, June 16th at 1:00 pm […]

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School Calendar to be Discussed at Tonight’s School Board Meeting

June 15, 2020 Sean Hammond

When will school start back for the next school year? That is a question that remains unanswered, but it appears an answer is expected soon. During tonight’s meeting of the Russell County School Board, which will […]

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Juvenile Injured After Jump From 76 Falls

June 15, 2020 Sean Hammond

An apparent jump from 76 Falls into the waters of Lake Cumberland led to one juvenile being seriously injured. WJRS News has learned that shortly before 4 o’clock Saturday afternoon, 9-1-1 dispatchers in Albany received […]

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Two Dead After Wreck in Wayne County Saturday

June 15, 2020 Sean Hammond

Two persons have died and two others have been injured in an accident that occurred Saturday afternoon shortly before two o’clock in neighboring Wayne County. Authorities say the accident occurred on Highway 90 near the […]

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Aaron Tom Collins, age 85, of Lexington

June 12, 2020 Sean Hammond

Aaron Tom Collins, age 85, of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, June 11th, 2020 at the V.A. Hospital in Lexington. He was a Veteran of the United States Marines having served in the Korean War. […]

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All Things Russell 6-12

June 12, 2020 Sean Hammond

Our topic today is Primary Election 2020 and the changes in voting and the election process due to COVID-19. Our guest is Kentucky’s Secretary of State Michael Adams.

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All Things Russell 6-5

June 12, 2020 Sean Hammond

If you have questions or show ideas, send an email to allthingsrussell@lakercountry.com

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Check Presented on Behalf of Kevin’s Kids Thursday

June 12, 2020 Sean Hammond

The COVID-19 pandemic caused the annual Kevin’s Kids concert to be canceled this year, however a lot of money was still raised for kids here in Russell County. A check was presented on Thursday to […]

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