November, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Laker Football Set to Begin Post Season Play Friday Night

November 19, 2020 WJRS Staff

The district champs and undefeated Russell County Laker football team will begin postseason play on Friday night when they host Warren East at Ron Finley Field at Russell County High School. Kickoff for Coach Ryan […]

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Laker Golfer Anderson To Sign with Lindsey Wilson College

November 19, 2020 WJRS Staff

Russell County High School Senior Clay Anderson announced yesterday his intention to play golf at Lindsey Wilson College. Anderson will sign a Letter of Intent on Tuesday, November 24th of his decision to attend LWC. […]

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Jamestown Council approves annex ordinances, purchase of Jamestown Court

November 19, 2020 Zac Oakes

Thursday was a busy meeting for the Jamestown City Council. The council approved the second reading of two annexation ordinances for properties along Airport Road and the drag strip property. The council also had the […]

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Robert Linzy Bernard, age 88, of Russell Springs

November 19, 2020 Sean Hammond

Robert Linzy Bernard, age 88, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center in Somerset, KY. Born June 30, 1932, in Russell Co., KY, he was […]

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Louis Stargel, age 77, of Russell Springs

November 19, 2020 Sean Hammond

Louis Stargel, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on November 17, 2020, at his home. He was 77 years of age. Born on April 8, 1943, in Russell County, Kentucky, he was a son of […]

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Drive-thru COVID-19 testing today

November 19, 2020 Zac Oakes

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing is available today at the Russell County Auditorium/Natatorium Complex. Testing will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Testing is open to the public and no appointment is needed. This is a […]

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Freshman Vito Tisdale of Bowling Green Shows Promise, and UK Quotes of the Week

November 19, 2020 WJRS Staff

by LARRY VAUGHT Safety Vito Tisdale of Bowling Green was one of the top players in Kentucky’s 2020 signing class and drew consistent praise during preseason drills. He’s played only a limited role this season […]

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Jamestown City Council meeting tonight

November 19, 2020 Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting tonight. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at Jamestown City Hall. WJRS News will have a report from the meeting during tomorrow […]

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Walter Alexander Jr., age 61, of Columbia

November 19, 2020 Sean Hammond

Walter Alexander, Jr., 61, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at his residence. Survivors include his son Brian Alexander of Columbia; four sisters Linda Turner of Columbia, Judy Alexander Keith of Campbellsville, Becky […]

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Hoover talks about losing friends to COVID-19

November 18, 2020 Zac Oakes

(Editor’s Note) Former Kentucky Speaker of the House and State Representative Jeff Hoover recently spoke to LEX18 News in Lexington about a tweet Hoover sent regarding losing friends to COVID-19 and the politicization of the […]

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