Primary Election Results May Not Be Known for Several Days | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, June 24 by Sean Hammond

Primary Election Day is now over, but the official final results may not be known for days. Polls closed last night at6 o’clock in maybe the most unusual and different election in modern times due to COVID-19. The Russell County Clerk’s office says it... Read More.

Primary Election is Today; Results to be Delayed | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 23 by Sean Hammond

It's primary election day in Kentucky, but we may not know the results for several more days. Due to changes in voting as a result of COVID-19, voters in Kentucky have been able to vote in person for more than two weeks now, and... Read More.

Several Arrested Over the Weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 22 by Sean Hammond

On Friday, Deputy Sheriff Kenny Perkins arrested two persons on drug related offenses. Arrested were 25-year-old Perry Bishop of Russell Springs and 34-year-old Fernando Lopez of Bowling Green. Both Bishop and Lopez were charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, second offense, methamphetamine; trafficking... Read More.

All Things Russell 6-19 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 19 by Sean Hammond

Today's program featured candidates for State Representative in the 83rd District. Republican candidates Mark Polston and Josh Branscum discuss their campaigns as the Primary Election is this Tuesday, June 23rd.

RC Down to Four Active COVID-19 Cases | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 19 by Sean Hammond

More COVID-19 patients were released from isolation on Thursday in Russell County. County Judge Gary Robertson announced that four cases were released leaving just four active cases remaining. Of the four active cases, three are on home self-isolation and one is in the Lake... Read More.

Kentucky Approaching 13,000 COVID-19 Cases | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 18 by Sean Hammond

170 new cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky were announced on Wednesday, bringing the state’s total to at least 12,995 cases. In Russell County, there were no new cases, and one person was released from home isolation, leaving 8 persons in home isolation and one... Read More.

Adair Man Injured in Accident that Occurred in Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, June 17 by Sean Hammond

An Adair County man was flown to the University of Kentucky hospital early Tuesday following a one vehicle accident in Clinton county. According to reports, 37 year-old Robert Albertson of Columbia was traveling east on KY Highway 90 approximately six miles northwest of Albany... Read More.

Conversation with Frank Irvin of RC Honor Guard | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 16 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Honor Guard member Frank Irvin talked with Sean Hammond on "Sean at Dawn" Tuesday about banners that can be purchased to honor local veterans.

School Start Date Announced | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 16 by Sean Hammond

Our top story today…the question has been answered. School will start in Russell County on August 26th. Meeting last night, the school board approved unanimously the recommendation of Superintendent Michael Ford for the amended school calendar… Superintendent Ford mentioned that state officials were still... Read More.

Two Dead After Wreck in Wayne County Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 15 by Sean Hammond

Two persons have died and two others have been injured in an accident that occurred Saturday afternoon shortly before two o’clock in neighboring Wayne County. Authorities say the accident occurred on Highway 90 near the Sportsman Club near Monticello. Reports are that Linda Braswell,... Read More.

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Primary Election Results May Not Be Known for Several Days | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Primary Election is Today; Results to be Delayed | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Several Arrested Over the Weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

All Things Russell 6-19 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RC Down to Four Active COVID-19 Cases | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky Approaching 13,000 COVID-19 Cases | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Adair Man Injured in Accident that Occurred in Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Conversation with Frank Irvin of RC Honor Guard | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School Start Date Announced | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Two Dead After Wreck in Wayne County Saturday | 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