69 New Cases of COVID-19 in Lake Cumberland Area; Most Total Active Cases to Date

Thursday, September 3 by WJRS Staff

Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today from Clinton. We have experienced a total of 63 deaths resulting in a 3% mortality rate among known cases. Our hearts and prayers go out […]

New Area Technology Center could have massive impact locally | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford and Project Superintendent Larry McGowan are full of optimism about what lies ahead as work continues on the new Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center on the Russell County High School campus. While classes in the new, state-of-the-art building... Read More.

LCDHD Announces 25 New COVID-19 Cases in Area

Thursday, August 6 by WJRS Staff

Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 40 deaths resulting in a 3.3% mortality rate among known cases. Hospitalizations: We presently have 10 cases in the […]

45 New Cases of COVID-19 in Lake Cumberland Area; Cases Now Reported in Youth Sports

Saturday, August 1 by WJRS Staff

Lake Cumberland District Daily COVID-19 Case Summary County Current Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Recovered Death(s) Total Cases Total Cases Per 10,000 1. Adair 19.00 3.00 16.00 164.00 19.00 202.00 105.20 2. Casey 45.00 1.00 44.00 128.00 […]

Two New COVID-19 Cases in RC, 39 New Cases Across the Lake Cumberland Area | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 24 by Sean Hammond

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department reported 39 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. Adair County led the way in the district with 11 new cases. Russell County had two new cases, Casey 5, Clinton 1, Cumberland 7, Pulaski 7, Taylor and Wayne County... 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.

Lake Cumberland Area COVID-19 Update | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 4 by Sean Hammond

Russell County had no news cases of the Novel Coronavirus over the weekend according to Gary Robertson, County Judge-Executive. There is just one active case in the county that is on home self-isolation. Neighboring Adair County also reported no new cases over the weekend,... Read More.

Russell County Now with Four COVID-19 Cases; 2nd Death Reported in Lake Cumberland Area | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, April 7 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson announced on Monday evening that Russell County now has a fourth positive case of the Coronavirus. Robertson said that all cases are in self isolation. Kentucky now tops 1,000 cases... That was Governor Andy Beshear during his daily press... Read More.

Russell County has its First Case of Coronavirus; First Death Reported in the Lake Cumberland Area | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 2 by Sean Hammond

The coronavirus has now made its way to Russell County. WJRS was at a press conference where County Judge Gary Robertson made the announcement. We caught up with Robertson following the meeting… Executive-Director of the Lake Cumberland District Health Department Shawn Crabtree was also... Read More.

Police Scam in the Area

Thursday, March 26 by Sean Hammond

The Russell Springs Police Department is wanting to make folks aware of a scam circulating in the area. The person calling states that they are the Chief of Police asking for financial contributions. Please be […]

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69 New Cases of COVID-19 in Lake Cumberland Area; Most Total Active Cases to Date

New Area Technology Center could have massive impact locally | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

LCDHD Announces 25 New COVID-19 Cases in Area

45 New Cases of COVID-19 in Lake Cumberland Area; Cases Now Reported in Youth Sports

Two New COVID-19 Cases in RC, 39 New Cases Across the Lake Cumberland Area | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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

Lake Cumberland Area COVID-19 Update | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County Now with Four COVID-19 Cases; 2nd Death Reported in Lake Cumberland Area | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County has its First Case of Coronavirus; First Death Reported in the Lake Cumberland Area | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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