July, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Two Former Employees Sued by Somerset Economic Development Authority

July 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

A civil lawsuit filed by the economic development authority in Somerset alleges two of its former employees used the foundation’s credit card for personal spending of more than $400,000. According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, the […]

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New COVID-19 Case in RC

July 23, 2020 Sean Hammond

The rate of new COVID-19 infections continues to climb across Kentucky, as the state announced 518 new cases of the virus on Wednesday. Governor Andy Beshear, who appeared live on WJRS yesterday morning, said that […]

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Governor Andy Beshear Full Interview

July 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

Governor Andy Beshear was on the morning show this morning with Sean Hammond to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The full interview can be heard below…

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Tractor-Trailer Caught Fire on Cumberland Parkway Tuesday Afternoon

July 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

A vehicle fire yesterday afternoon on the Cumberland Parkway completely destroyed a tractor-trailer truck and resulted in traffic being backed up for quite some time. WJRS NEWS talked with Russell Springs Fire Chief H. M. […]

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Incident Happened at Juvenile Center Near Albany Last Evening

July 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

“It could have been a lot worse”….that is how Clinton County Sheriff Jeff Vincent described an incident that took place last night at the Foothills Academy, a juvenile detention facility, near Albany. Officials say the […]

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KY Blood Center Asking for Donors

July 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Kentucky Blood Center continues to fight blood shortages across the state this summer and is looking for local donors. The blood center, which supplies blood to more than 70 Kentucky hospitals, has an urgent […]

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Over 670 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in the State Tuesday

July 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

The surge of COVID-19 continues in Kentucky as 674 new cases of the coronavirus were announced on Tuesday, bringing the case total to just over 24 thousand. Governor Andy Beshear said that was not good […]

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RS Man Arrested on Child Abuse Charge

July 21, 2020 Sean Hammond

According to jail records, 36-year-old Wesley Adam Brewster was arrested by Deputy Perkins with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Assault 4th degree child abuse. Brewster was lodged in the Russell County Detention […]

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School Board Met Last Evening

July 21, 2020 Sean Hammond

It was a rather routine meeting last night for the Russell County Board of Education… Superintendent Ford said as the school district looks at virtual learning and instruction in the midst of COVID-19 when school […]

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Adair Man Arrested on Drug Charges

July 21, 2020 Sean Hammond

An Adair County man has been charged with trafficking in methamphetamine by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office after a large quantity of methamphetamine was located following a traffic stop. At approximately 8:20 yesterday morning, Adair […]

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