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Snow Likely Today

November 30, 2020 Sean Hammond

Good Monday morning, everyone. Well if you are out and about early you are already seeing some snow falling in the area and it has actually been coming down pretty good at times. That was […]

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Revenue Cabinet Sets Homestead Exemption at $40,500

November 29, 2020 WJRS Laker Country

The Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) has set the maximum homestead exemption on real estate owned by qualified individuals at $40,500 for the 2021 and 2022 tax periods. By statute, the amount of the homestead […]

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KSP urges caution with driving in winter weather

November 29, 2020 Zac Oakes

Frankfort, KY – Kentuckians could experience their first taste of winter weather as a band of snow is predicted to impact the Commonwealth late Sunday night. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) are asking motorists to […]

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Three new cases of COVID in Russell County Sunday

November 29, 2020 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 8.95%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 124 deaths resulting in a 1.5% mortality rate (about 1 in 67) among known […]

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High School Football Results from Playoff Games on Friday

November 27, 2020 WJRS Laker Country

In the KHSAA state football playoffs from Friday night: 3A     Lexington Christian 42, Somerset 35 3A     Glasgow 14, Taylor County 0 5A     Southwestern 35, Pulaski County 14 4A     Allen County-Scottsville 28, […]

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Two Persons Arrested Friday Evening

November 27, 2020 WJRS Laker Country

Two persons were arrested Friday evening by Russell County Deputy Sheriff Kenny Perkins. 31 year old Jamie Sharp of Dunnville was arrested and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center shortly before 7 o’clock Friday, […]

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LCDHD Report for Friday, November 27th

November 27, 2020 WJRS Laker Country

Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 121 deaths resulting in a 1.51% mortality rate (about 1 in 66) among known cases. This compares with a […]

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Richardson Chosen District Coach of the Year

November 26, 2020 WJRS Laker Country

Coach Ryan Richardson of Russell County High School has been named Class 4A District Coach of the Year.   The award was announced Wednesday by the Kentucky Football Coaches Association.   Richardson, in his second season as […]

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Four Persons Arrested on Drug Charges on Thanksgiving Day

November 26, 2020 WJRS Laker Country

Four persons were arrested Thursday by local law enforcement officials.   Shortly after two o’clock Thursday, 36 year old Steven Huff of Columbia was arrested by Officer Hayden Phillips of the Russell Springs Police Department.   Huff […]

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Jay Bilas Talks UK Basketball and Pro Day

November 26, 2020 WJRS Laker Country

By LARRY VAUGHT Jay Bilas can still remember the reaction from Kentucky fans when he said that UK basketball didn’t produce pros but instead recruits pros. The ESPN analysts recalls a lot of UK fans […]

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  • Anthony Craig Byrd, age 50, of Russell Springs
    April 16, 2021
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