October, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

John Norman Lawrence III, 48, of Springfield

October 2, 2020 Sean Hammond

John Norman Lawrence III, 48, of Springfield, KY died Monday, September 28, 2020 in Russell Springs, KY. John was a veteran of the U. S. Army and later joined the Army National Guard serving in […]

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Laker Football on Road Friday Night at Franklin-Simpson

October 1, 2020 WJRS Staff

Coach Ryan Richardson will take his undefeated Laker football team on the road Friday night when they travel to Franklin to take on the Wildcats of Franklin-Simpson. Kickoff is set for 7 o’clock. You can […]

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Laker Sports Report for Friday, October 2nd

October 1, 2020 WJRS Staff

In Laker Sports action Thursday night: ***The Lady Laker soccer team won their second game in a row as they defeated Washington County at Laker field, 7 t0 3. The girls soccer team will be […]

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LCDHD COVID-19 Report for Oct. 1

October 1, 2020 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.11%. Deaths: We regret we must report 2 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 71 deaths resulting in a 2.43% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]

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Russell Springs Fire Dept. responds to fire/explosion Thursday night

October 1, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department was called to the scene of a fire off North Highway 127 near Hemlock Drive Thursday evening a little before 8 p.m. Crews were called because of a possible explosion, […]

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Lane widths reduced on Hwy 127 near Wolf Creek Dam

October 1, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that lanes widths have been reduced on U.S. 127 in Russell County, south of the Wolf Creek Dam, as crews continue rock slide repair project. Crews have started […]

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John Norman Lawrence III, age 48, formerly of Russell County

October 1, 2020 WJRS Staff

John Norman Lawrence III, age 48, of Springfield, formerly of Russell County, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 in Russell Springs. Funeral services will be held at 10am CT on Friday, October 2, 2020, […]

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Laker Sports Report for Thursday, October 1st

October 1, 2020 WJRS Staff

***In high school soccer action on Wednesday, the Laker boys team lost to Taylor County, 5 to 1. The Laker boys team will be back in action on Saturday when they host Hart County at […]

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Russell Springs Woman Arrested on Drug and Other Charges Early this Morning

October 1, 2020 Sean Hammond

Reports are that 36-year-old Nicole Hicks was arrested just after 1:00 this morning by Officer Justice with the Russell Springs Police Department and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, 3rd degree drug unspecified, possession […]

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