October, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs Man Arrested on Several Charges Tuesday Evening

October 28, 2020 WJRS Staff

A Russell Springs man was arrested on several charges last night. Russell Springs officer Nathan Antle arrested 41 year old Gabriel Eden around 7:30 last night, charging him with Criminal Mischief second degree; Terroristic Threatening […]

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Two Pulaski County Residents Charged with Disorderly Conduct

October 28, 2020 WJRS Staff

Two Pulaski county residents were arrested last night following an incident at the Russell County Hospital. According to reports, law enforcement officers responded to reports of a disturbance, which led to the arrests of 38 […]

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Get Ready for the Rain

October 28, 2020 Sean Hammond

Good Wednesday morning, everyone hope you have had a good week thus far. After two days of dreary weather you can expect much of the same today, but rain chances are going to increase as […]

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LCDHD COVID-19 report for Tuesday, Oct. 27

October 27, 2020 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 5.97%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 81 deaths resulting in a 1.94% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known […]

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Heavy Rainfall Possible Wednesday and Wednesday Night

October 27, 2020 Sean Hammond

Good Tuesday morning, everyone. Hope your Monday was better than the weather was, it was a dreary day with cool temperatures, cloud and a light drizzle throughout most of the day yesterday. Today, we can […]

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Man indicted for attempted murder of officer in Russell County

October 27, 2020 Zac Oakes

A Russell County grand jury handed down indictments yesterday, and a Louisville man was indicted in Russell County for criminal attempt to commit murder, a Class B felony. The indictment alleges that on June 18, […]

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Beshear awards more than $500 thousand to Russell County for paving projects

October 26, 2020 Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear announced on Monday that Russell County was one of 10 counties to receive reimbursement for needed paving projects. Beshear announced that Russell County received a grant amounting to more than $539 thousand […]

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Russell County has 5th highest turnout in early voting

October 26, 2020 Zac Oakes

Voters have had the ability to vote early in the 2020 General Election, and Russell County voters have taken advantage, producing one of the highest early voting turnouts in Kentucky as of last Thursday. The […]

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LCDHD COVID-19 report for Monday, Oct. 26

October 26, 2020 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 5.84%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 81 deaths resulting in a 1.97% mortality rate (about 1 in 51) among known […]

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Russell Co. Football to play Taylor County on Nov. 6

October 26, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers were scheduled to play its annual rivalry matchup with the Adair County Indians on Friday, Nov. 6. That game had to be cancelled due to scheduling issues involving COVID-19 cancellations earlier […]

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