Seven New COVID-19 Cases in RC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 16 by Sean Hammond

Yesterday was not a good day for COVID-19 cases in the Lake Cumberland area. There were 29 total new cases in the area, with 10 of those being in Casey county and 7 new cases in Russell County. County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson says the... Read More.

Kentucky Records Largest Single Daily Increase of COVID-19 Cases | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 15 by Sean Hammond

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department reported last night one death in the area yesterday from COVID-19. The death was a 73 year old male from Casey County. It was the third day in a row of a reported death in the area. In... Read More.

Two Arrested in Separate Incidents Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 14 by Sean Hammond

A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday on numerous drug related charges. 42-year-old Jeremy Thomas was charged by Deputy Kenny Perkins with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of firearm by convicted felon, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.... Read More.

Local Senator Tests Positive for COVID-19 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 14 by Sean Hammond

A local state legislator has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement released yesterday afternoon, State Senator Max Wise of Campbellsville said he tested positive for the virus on two separate tests this past Friday. Wise told WJRS NEWS last evening he was feeling... Read More.

Over 19,000 COVID-19 Cases in Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 13 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky reported 277 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, raising the total of cases to just over 19 thousand statewide, and capping a week in which the state reported a nearly 50 percent increase in cases over the prior week. After reporting three new cases... Read More.

Russell County Fiscal Court to Meet Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sunday, July 12 by WJRS Staff

The Russell county fiscal court will meet on Monday evening at 6 PM for their regular monthly meeting. The magistrates will hear from jailer Bobby Dunbar and sheriff Derek Polston. Also, the magistrates will consider several transfers of funds. The meeting is open to... Read More.

“All Things Russell” Discusses Baseball with Dr. Ronald Rogers and David Cross | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 10 by Sean Hammond

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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.

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Seven New COVID-19 Cases in RC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky Records Largest Single Daily Increase of COVID-19 Cases | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Two Arrested in Separate Incidents Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Local Senator Tests Positive for COVID-19 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Over 19,000 COVID-19 Cases in Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Fiscal Court to Meet Monday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

“All Things Russell” Discusses Baseball with Dr. Ronald Rogers and David Cross | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

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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