Jamestown Storage Units Destroyed by Fire | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 6 by Sean Hammond

A Jamestown business was totally destroyed by fire Saturday morning. Valley View Storage Units, located just off the Jamestown square on East Cumberland Avenue, was completely engulfed in flames when the Jamestown Fire Department arrived, shortly after receiving the 8:30 phone call, according to... Read More.

“All Things Russell” Discusses Declaration of Independence with Donnie Wilkerson | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 3 by Sean Hammond

Today's program features Donnie Wilkerson, Teacher at Jamestown Elementary School. Jeff, Tony, and Donnie discuss the Declaration of Independence as head into the July 4th holiday.

Three New COVID-19 Cases in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 3 by Sean Hammond

Public health officials continue to say COVID-19 is far from being over, and that is certainly proving true in Russell County. County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson announced yesterday that Russell County has three more confirmed cases of the virus. The three most recent confirmations are... Read More.

Celebrate Recovery to Resume Tuesday at RS First Baptist Church | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 2 by Sean Hammond

Brian Walters was on Sean at Dawn Thursday talking about the programming starting back up at the church...

Jamestown Woman Killed During Morning Walk Wednesday From Falling Branch | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 2 by Sean Hammond

A routine morning walk yesterday turned into a tragedy for a Jamestown woman and her family. 44-year-old Rebecca Hodges went for a walk near her home on Garr Ridge Road around 9:30 yesterday morning. During her morning walk, a huge tree limb fell as... Read More.

Several Indictments Returned Tuesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 1 by Sean Hammond

Several persons were indicted yesterday by a Russell County Grand Jury. Among those charged are: *25-year-old Travis Passmore and 36-year-old Michael Passmore, both of Russell Springs, were each charged with two counts of Wanton Endangerment, first degree, a class D felony; *Anthony Corrado, age... Read More.

Josh Branscum Elected State Representative | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 30 by Sean Hammond

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New COVID-19 Case in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 30 by Sean Hammond

Six news cases of the coronavirus were reported yesterday in the Lake Cumberland area, including one new case in Russell County. According to the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, the six new cases include 2 in Adair, and 1 each in Russell, Pulaski, Taylor... Read More.

COVID-19 Cases Increasing in Lake Cumberland Area | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 29 by Sean Hammond

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department says last week was the worst week of new COVID-19 cases since the outbreak began. Currently, there are 76 total cases of the virus in the area with 6 hospitalized and 70 on home self-isolation. Here’s a rundown... Read More.

Primary Election Results to be Revealed Tuesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 29 by Sean Hammond

Voters in the 83rd Legislative District should know the final election results tomorrow. WJRS NEWS has confirmed that the Russell County Clerk’s office will release official Russell County results at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon. The Clinton County Clerk’s office says their county results will be... Read More.

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Jamestown Storage Units Destroyed by Fire | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

“All Things Russell” Discusses Declaration of Independence with Donnie Wilkerson | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Three New COVID-19 Cases in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Celebrate Recovery to Resume Tuesday at RS First Baptist Church | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jamestown Woman Killed During Morning Walk Wednesday From Falling Branch | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Several Indictments Returned Tuesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Josh Branscum Elected State Representative | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

New COVID-19 Case in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

COVID-19 Cases Increasing in Lake Cumberland Area | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Primary Election Results to be Revealed Tuesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown