August, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

“Vaught’s Views” on UK Sports Coming to Laker Country 104.9 WJRS

August 29, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Edge Media Group is excited to announce that seven-time Kentucky Sportswriter of the Year Larry Vaught will join its statewide radio network. Vaught has covered University of Kentucky sports since 1975 and will now […]

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Laker Football: “Coach Ryan Richardson Show” Comes to Laker Country 1049 WJRS

August 29, 2020 WJRS Staff

Laker Country 1049 WJRS is proud to announce and welcome the “Coach Ryan Richardson Show” to the airwaves. Russell County Laker Head Football Coach Ryan Richardson will join “the voice of Laker football”, Tony Kerr, […]

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Jackie Bailey, age 71, of Columbia

August 29, 2020 Sean Hammond

Jacqueline “Jackie” Bailey, 71, of Columbia, died Friday, August 28, 2020 at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. She was born November 21, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Elvis Lee & Susie Tucker […]

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OPINION: Community comes together for sake of students

August 28, 2020 Zac Oakes

There’s just something about a small town and the way the people come together in a time of need. That’s been on full display this week as the Russell County School District started the new […]

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OPINION: Bipartisan Election Agreement Puts Kentuckians’ Health First

August 28, 2020 Zac Oakes

The following op-ed is authored by Governor Andy Beshear (D) and Secretary of State Michael Adams (R). In the midst of a global health pandemic caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19), as a Democratic Governor and a […]

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Unemployment increases in July in Russell County

August 28, 2020 Zac Oakes

New statistics from the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet show an increase in unemployment in Russell County in the month of July. The report shows that the unemployment rate in Russell County during the […]

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All Things Russell 8-28

August 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

On today’s edition of All Things Russell, Jeff and Tony talk with Chris Godby and Chris Bell of Russell County High School about virtual learning and how that has gone so far. Mayor Nick Shearer […]

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LCDHD Daily COVID-19 Report for Thursday, August 27th

August 27, 2020 WJRS Staff

Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today from Taylor. We have experienced a total of 55 deaths resulting in a 2.9% mortality rate among known cases. Our hearts and prayers go out […]

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Vaught’s Views for Friday, August 28th

August 27, 2020 WJRS Staff

Veteran Kentucky sportswriter Larry Vaught shares some insight and thoughts on University of Kentucky sports.

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Two Wisconsin suspects arrested in Russell County on felony charges

August 27, 2020 Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said the sheriff’s office arrested two individuals from Wisconsin on Thursday. The individuals arrested were Josh Tampbell, 38, and Kerstin Ohrmundt, 20. Tampbell was arrested on local felony warrants, according […]

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