October, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Clinton County man arrested on rape charge

October 12, 2020 Zac Oakes

Christopher Thrasher, 38, of Albany, KY was arrested on Saturday, Oct. 10 at approximately 5 p.m. at his residence following an investigation by led by Trooper Jordan Carter. Edwards was indicted on Oct. 8 by […]

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Green County man arrested for assault and impersonating police officer

October 12, 2020 Zac Oakes

On Oct. 11, troopers from Kentucky State Police Post 15 located and arrested George Barton, age 47 of Greensburg, KY following an assault investigation that occurred on Sept. 3 at approximately 10:30 p.m., six miles […]

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Retha Mae Wilham Davenport, age 89, of Liberty

October 12, 2020 Sean Hammond

Retha Mae Wilham Davenport, age 89, of Liberty, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at her home. Retha is survived by two sons, Timothy (Artie) Davenport of Liberty and Paul (Kathy) Davenport of Windsor; […]

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Russell County Fiscal Court to Meet Tonight

October 12, 2020 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet Monday evening at 6 o’clock in the meeting room on the second floor of the courthouse. The county magistrates will consider the following agenda as released by the […]

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Laker Sports Report for Monday, October 12th

October 12, 2020 WJRS Staff

In Laker Sports news: ***The Russell County Lady Laker volleyball team is scheduled to be at home Monday evening to take on Taylor County. Scheduled for a Varsity match only to get underway at 5 […]

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Russell County students return to school today

October 12, 2020 Zac Oakes

Today is the first day back to school in-person for many Russell County students. Middle and high school students with last names beginning A-L will return to in-person classes tomorrow as the district implements its […]

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LCDHD Daily COVID-19 Report for Sunday, October 11th

October 11, 2020 WJRS Staff

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.16%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 74 deaths resulting in a 2.26% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]

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LCDHD Daily COVID-19 Report for Saturday, October 10th

October 11, 2020 WJRS Staff

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.32%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today from Clinton. We have experienced a total of 74 deaths resulting in a 2.28% mortality rate among known cases. This […]

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Joyce Marie Reeder, age 74, of Russell Springs

October 11, 2020 WJRS Staff

Joyce Marie Reeder, age 74 of Russell Springs, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Fair Oaks Nursing home in Jamestown. She was born March 18, 1946 in Campbellsville to the late Frank & Marjorie […]

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All Things Russell, Friday, October 9th

October 11, 2020 Sean Hammond

Today’s edition of All Things Russell covers wide range of topics. Jeff and Tony talk to Sean Crabtree with the Lake Cumberland District Health Department on COVID-19, Tyler McGowan with the City of Jamestown on […]

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