Lakefest Celebration Cancelled | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 1 by Sean Hammond

This year’s annual Lakefest Celebration in downtown Jamestown has been cancelled. In a statement to WJRS News on Sunday, Mayor Nick Shearer said he had received a letter from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department stating the event must be cancelled due to the... Read More.

Lake Cumberland State Park to Now Re-Open | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 29 by Sean Hammond

After facing potential closure just a few days ago, Lake Cumberland State Park will re-open on Monday. Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement yesterday afternoon in Frankfort… State Representative Jeff Hoover and Senator Max Wise had sent a letter to Beshear on Wednesday following... Read More.

Local Lawmakers Speak Out Against State Park Closing | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 28 by Sean Hammond

Efforts are underway by Russell County’s two state lawmakers to reverse a decision by the state to close Lake Cumberland State Park, beginning next week. As WJRS News reported Wednesday morning, the State Park announced on social media on Tuesday it was closing all... Read More.

Hoover and Wise Send Letter to Beshear on Lake Cumberland State Park | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 27 by Sean Hammond

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Teresa Spaw Interview on Free COVID-19 Testing Thursday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 27 by Sean Hammond

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

Wednesday, May 27 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson made the announcement on Tuesday that Russell County has a new case of COVID-19. The person is a worker in a neighboring county that lives in Russell and is on home self-isolation. This is the only active case in... Read More.

No Active Cases of COVID-19 in RC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 26 by Sean Hammond

Russell County has no active cases of COVID-19 at this time according to County Judge Gary Robertson. The last active case was released from isolation on Sunday. Adair County reported no new cases of the virus on Monday. Adair now has 3 active cases... Read More.

Two More Released From Isolation in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, May 22 by Sean Hammond

Two more COVID-19 patients were released from isolation on Thursday here in Russell County. There are now 2 active cases that are on home self-isolation. Russell County reported no new cases. Adair County reported one new case of COVID-19 Thursday. The person is indirectly... Read More.

COVID-19 Case Update | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 21 by Sean Hammond

It was another day of no new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday according to Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson Russell County remains at just 4 active case that are all on home self-isolation. Adair County reported one new case of the virus on Wednesday, bringing... Read More.

One Dead, Three Flown Out After Two Vehicle Wreck Tuesday Evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, May 20 by Sean Hammond

WJRS News first reported the accident in a Breaking News report shortly after 7 o’clock last evening. The accident occurred on north Highway 127 near the Russell and Casey county line. According to reports, Hayden Cain was traveling northbound on highway 127 in a... Read More.

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Lakefest Celebration Cancelled | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lake Cumberland State Park to Now Re-Open | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Local Lawmakers Speak Out Against State Park Closing | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Hoover and Wise Send Letter to Beshear on Lake Cumberland State Park | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Teresa Spaw Interview on Free COVID-19 Testing Thursday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

No Active Cases of COVID-19 in RC | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Two More Released From Isolation in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

COVID-19 Case Update | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

One Dead, Three Flown Out After Two Vehicle Wreck Tuesday Evening | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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