Kentuckians Now Required to Wear Masks | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 10 by Sean Hammond

“It is an effort to protect Kentuckians from the rising spread of the coronavirus across the state.” That is how Governor Andy Beshear describes his latest Executive Order that all Kentuckians must wear face coverings in many public situations if the state is going... Read More.

Shirley Robertson Daulton Discusses Way to Help Slow Down COVID-19 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 9 by Sean Hammond

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Four New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in RC Wednesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 9 by Sean Hammond

The continuing acceleration of new coronavirus cases across Kentucky on Wednesday may lead to additional requirements from the public as early as today. The numbers escalating rapidly here in Russell County as well. Gov. Andy Beshear announced yesterday the state had 402 new cases... Read More.

Search Warrant Results in Three Arrests | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 8 by Sean Hammond

Three persons were arrested last night in Russell County after sheriff’s department officers executed a search warrant in the Eli community. Sheriff Derek Polston says the search warrant was executed at a residence just off highway 76 on Stanelle Road. The three individuals arrested... Read More.

RCHS Student Drowned Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 7 by Sean Hammond

Another tragedy on Lake Cumberland has claimed another life, this time of a young Jamestown boy. Authorities tell WJRS NEWS that 17-year-old Tyler Grant was swimming near Clifty Creek Boat Ramp yesterday afternoon with several friends when he began to struggle, could not make... Read More.

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.

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Kentuckians Now Required to Wear Masks | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Shirley Robertson Daulton Discusses Way to Help Slow Down COVID-19 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Four New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in RC Wednesday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Search Warrant Results in Three Arrests | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCHS Student Drowned Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

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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