October, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Sports Report for Thursday, October 15th

October 15, 2020 WJRS Staff

In Laker Sports news: ***The Russell County girls soccer team competed Wednesday night for the district championship in it’s first ever soccer season. The Laker girls lost a close one to Monroe County 1 to […]

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Roger Dale Brown, age 75

October 15, 2020 Sean Hammond

Roger Dale Brown, caring Husband, Father, Papa and Friend, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 13th 2020. He was born in Jabez, KY to his parents, Arcilas “Bruz” and Alice Brown on June 12, […]

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Russell County With 13 New Cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday

October 14, 2020 WJRS Staff

It was a near record day in the Lake Cumberland area for new COVID-19 cases. There were 72 total new cases in the 10 county area, making Wednesday the second largest daily increase in cases. […]

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Boys Coach Billy Carson Discusses Youth League Basketball

October 14, 2020 WJRS Staff

Dear Parents/Guardians, This year, the youth league will consist of second through fifth grade boys. The second and third graders will be divided into teams as evenly as possible […]

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Laker Sports Report for Wednesday, October 14th

October 14, 2020 WJRS Staff

In Laker Sports news: ***The District soccer championships were suspended last night due to lighting issues at the Clinton County soccer field. Play will resume tonight at Monroe County. The girls championship game between Russell […]

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Adair County Schools going virtual the rest of the week

October 13, 2020 Zac Oakes

Adair County Schools will be utilizing virtual instruction for all students the remainder of the week, according to a Facebook post from the district. Adair County remains in the red based on the current incidence […]

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LCDHD COVID-19 report for Tuesday, Oct. 13

October 13, 2020 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.37%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 75 deaths resulting in a 2.23% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]

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Fire breaks out in Jamestown Monday morning

October 13, 2020 Zac Oakes

A fire broke out at an unoccupied home under construction near the Greasy Creek area of Jamestown early Monday morning. The home that was under construction reportedly belonged to Commonwealth’s Attorney Matthew Leveridge. The structure […]

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U.S. Rep. James Comer to visit Russell County Thursday

October 13, 2020 Zac Oakes

U.S. Rep. James Comer (KY-1) will be in Russell County on Thursday for a special presentation. Comer, who represents Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives (which includes Russell County) will […]

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County recycling center closed due to positive COVID case

October 13, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Recycling Center is closed until further notice due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19. Trailers will be available outside at the recycle center for individuals who want to drop off recyclables.

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