November, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

“It’s about loving our neighbor”

November 26, 2020 Zac Oakes

Russell Springs United Methodist Church is one church within Russell County that last week announced the suspension of in-person worship services aligning with the recommendation of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. But RSUMC Pastor David Calhoun […]

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“Part of the solution, not part of the problem”

November 26, 2020 Zac Oakes

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic back in the spring, Jason “Bucky” Walters, pastor at Jamestown Christian Church, and the leaders of JCC decided on one thing early on. “From the beginning, we decided […]

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Mark Anthony Blakey, age 51 and Judy Lee Blakey Baldock, age 70

November 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

Mark Anthony Blakey was born on June 1, 1969 and departed this life on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, making him 51 years, 5 months, and 17 days of age. Judy Lee Blakey Baldock was born […]

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Sunday proclaimed as Mary Avis Guffey Campbell Day

November 25, 2020 Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Gary D. Robertson has officially proclaimed Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, as Mary Avis Guffey Campbell Day. The full text from the proclamation is below. Whereas, Mary Avis Guffey Campbell was born […]

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Adair County man arrested for assault with hammer

November 25, 2020 Zac Oakes

On Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at 8:02 p.m. CT, Deputy Joey Keith and Deputy Derek Padgett responded to River View Road, 10 miles east of Columbia, to a domestic assault in progress. Upon arrival, deputies […]

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Russell County Jaycees Toys for Tots Radio Auction begins Tomorrow

November 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

Calvin Kerr with the Russell County Jaycees joins Sean Hammond on the morning show to discuss the annual radio auction and previews some of the items up for grabs…

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Governor Andy Beshear Full Interview from the Morning Show

November 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

Governor Andy Beshear joins Sean Hammond to talk about the current state of COVID-19 in Kentucky.

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UK Freshmen Isaiah Jackson Wants Big Crowds in Rupp

November 25, 2020 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky freshman forward Isaiah Jackson grew up a Kentucky fan and even had UK gear in his bedroom. He said in a preseason interview it was a dream come true to now […]

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Cain and Demrow aim to build on legacy of Bernard Funeral Home

November 25, 2020 Zac Oakes

Aaron Cain and Curt Demrow know they have big shoes to fill. Cain and Demrow are the new owners of Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs, having officially taken over operations earlier this month. When […]

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Showers and Storm Chances Increase Today

November 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

Good Wednesday everyone and Happy Thanksgiving Eve. As all of us prepare to stuff ourselves with as much food as human possibly tomorrow, we are keeping an eye on the weather today as a system […]

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