January, 2021 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell Springs City Council approves homelessness prevention agreement

January 15, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council approved their portion of an interlocal agreement Thursday night as part of a community-wide effort to address homelessness in the community. The interlocal agreement, which has come before the Jamestown […]

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All Things Russell 1-15

January 15, 2021 Sean Hammond

On today’s edition of All Things Russell Jeff and Tony talk about COVID-19 vaccinations in the Lake Cumberland Area and the rollout plan. Congressman James Comer joins the show to discuss the domestic terrorists that […]

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Congressman James Comer to Appear on “All Things Russell” Friday

January 15, 2021 WJRS Staff

First District Congressman James Comer will be a special guest on “All Things Russell” Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. on WJRS. The popular community program airs every Friday morning and is hosted by Jeff Hoover […]

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Laker Boys Take On Pulaski Tonight, Girls Travel Saturday to Green

January 15, 2021 WJRS Staff

The Russell County Laker boys basketball team, with a record of 1-3, will be at home this evening as they host Pulaski County. Game time is set for 6:30. Pregame coverage on Laker Country 1049 […]

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Several Cats Turn Off Social Media

January 15, 2021 WJRS Staff

by LARRY VAUGHT Several Kentucky basketball players have turned off their social media accounts this season because of fan criticism over UK’s 1-6 start. Freshman Brandon Boston was even booed in Rupp Arena and has […]

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Snow Chances Today Through the Weekend

January 15, 2021 Sean Hammond

Good Friday, everyone and welcome to the end of the work week! We are watching our system coming into the area that is bringing a cold rain through the region this morning, but that should […]

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Marlon Andy Richardson, age 56, Formerly of Liberty

January 15, 2021 Sean Hammond

Marlon Andy Richardson, of Orange County, Florida, formerly of Liberty, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He was 56 years of age. Born on October 31, 1964, in Somerset, Kentucky, he was a son […]

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Gov. Beshear announces Kroger regional COVID-19 vaccination sites coming

January 14, 2021 Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 14, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear, state officials and Kroger leadership announced a new partnership to significantly increase the speed of COVID-19 vaccinations across the commonwealth. The first Kroger regional, drive-through […]

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Three new cases of COVID-19 in RC on Thursday

January 14, 2021 Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 12.34%. Deaths: We regret we must report 8 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 294 deaths resulting in a 1.83% mortality rate (about 1 in 55) among known […]

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RCMS Boys Basketball splits matchup with Green County

January 14, 2021 Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Boys Basketball team traveled to Green County Thursday night. Seventh grade team won easily by a score of 41-15. Eighth grade team fell short, losing by a score of 37-23.

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