February, 2022 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County’s COVID incidence rate ranks 51/120

February 6, 2022 Zac Oakes

The last update, posted Friday evening on the state dashboard, showed 22 new COVID cases in Russell County, which was in the middle of the county-by-county numbers reported on Friday. Jefferson County reported 856 new […]

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Mark McQueary, age 57, of Windsor

February 6, 2022 Sean Hammond

Mark McQueary, of Windsor, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Casey County Hospital, in Liberty. He was 57 years of age. Born on November 22, 1964, in Columbia, he was […]

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Transfers May Be Future of UK Basketball

February 6, 2022 WJRS Staff

By LARRY VAUGHT National college basketball writer/radio show host Aaron Torres has an interesting perspective on future University of Kentucky basketball recruiting. “Just one man’s humble opinion, but unless a kid is a surefire top […]

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Betty Ballenger, age 79, of Jamestown

February 5, 2022 Sean Hammond

Betty L, Ballenger, 79, of Jamestown, KY, passed away Friday, February 4th, at Russell County Hospital.Betty was born in Jamestown, KY on February 4, 1943, a daughter of the late Lizzie Rachel (Campbell) Murphy and […]

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Glendo Grider, Sr., age 84, of Russell Springs

February 5, 2022 Sean Hammond

Glendo Grider, Sr., of Russell Springs, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Russell County Hospital. He was 84 years of age. Glendo was born in Adair County’s White Oak Community on May 11, […]

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Charles Owens, age 93, Formerly of Kentucky

February 5, 2022 Sean Hammond

Charles Owens, of Mt. Orab, Ohio, formerly of Ingle, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at his home. He was 93 years of age. Charles was born on June 9, 1928, in Ingle, […]

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Helm selected as 8th grade all-star coach

February 4, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Basketball coach Regan Helm has been selected to coach the 8th grade Southern Kentucky Middle School All-Stars. Helm will coach a top group of 8th grade girls from across […]

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Abrell selected to middle school all-star team

February 4, 2022 Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School Basketball player Addy Abrell has been selected as a member of the Southern Kentucky Middle School All-Star East Team. Abrell was chosen by coaches throughout the region to be a member […]

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Don’t expect a call from health department if COVID-positive

February 4, 2022 Derek Aaron

Amy Tomlinson, the executive director of the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, says the current surge of Covid-19 and the number of those affected prompted the department to again urge vaccinations and booster shots to […]

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‘Swatting’ could become a felony

February 4, 2022 Derek Aaron

State Representative Phillip Pratt of Georgetown has introduced legislation to make a dangerous, and sometimes deadly, prank a felony. Keith West files this report from Frankfort…

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