33 new cases of coronavirus, one death in RC Thursday

Friday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County reported 33 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, along with one new death, reported as a 48-year-old male. Russell County now has 121 active cases. Below is the full report from the Lake […]

New Steps Announced to Combat Coronavirus | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, July 28 by Sean Hammond

Gov. Andy Beshear announced yesterday that Kentucky bars must close and restaurants will have to reduce their indoor capacity to 25 percent. The new order, which comes as the number of active COVID-19 cases continues to increase daily, goes into effect immediately and will... Read More.

Governor Beshear to Announce New Steps to Combat Coronavirus | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 27 by Sean Hammond

Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday said both the White House and Kentucky state government are in complete agreement that the recent escalation of cases is going to require the state to take some new steps in its fight against the coronavirus. Beshear said he... Read More.

The Commonwealth Has Now Surpassed 7,000 Coronavirus Cases

Thursday, May 14 by Sean Hammond

Governor Andy Beshear announced over 200 additional cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday evening… Beshear said that even though the numbers are a bit higher, it does not change his view that the state has plateaued. […]

Kentucky Now Tops 6,000 Coronavirus Cases

Friday, May 8 by Sean Hammond

Governor Andy Beshear reported more cases of the Coronavirus on Thursday… Beshear also announced during his daily briefing that 11 more Kentuckians had died from COVID-19 bringing the death toll to nearly 300 at 294. […]

Kentucky Tops 4,700 Coronavirus Cases

Friday, May 1 by Sean Hammond

Statewide, COVID-19 cases continued to rise on Thursday, but it continues to appear as if Kentucky has plateaued… Governor Beshear also announced during his daily press briefing that five more Kentuckians had died as a […]

Coronavirus Case Update for Russell and Adair County

Wednesday, April 29 by Sean Hammond

There were no new confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus in Russell County on Tuesday, according to Judge-Executive Gary Robertson. Russell County remains at 16 total cases with 3 deaths. 9 have been released from […]

Coronavirus Effect on City of Jamestown

Friday, April 24 by Sean Hammond

Today, WJRS News takes a final look at the effect of the Coronavirus is having or might have on local governments. Yesterday, we spoke with Chris Ramsey, City Clerk in Russell Springs. Earlier this week, WJRS […]

Coronavirus Update for Russell and Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 23 by Sean Hammond

For the second day in a row, Russell County had no new confirmed cases of COVID-19. Judge-Executive Gary Robertson made the announcement on Wednesday evening. The county has still had a total of 16 cases, one was released from isolation Wednesday, making a total... Read More.

Effect of Coronavirus on County Government

Wednesday, April 22 by Sean Hammond

What effect will the Coronavirus have on local governments? Today, WJRS Local News being an exclusive, three-day look at the budgetary impact the Coronavirus is having or may have on Russell County, the City of […]

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33 new cases of coronavirus, one death in RC Thursday

New Steps Announced to Combat Coronavirus | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Governor Beshear to Announce New Steps to Combat Coronavirus | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

The Commonwealth Has Now Surpassed 7,000 Coronavirus Cases

Kentucky Now Tops 6,000 Coronavirus Cases

Kentucky Tops 4,700 Coronavirus Cases

Coronavirus Case Update for Russell and Adair County

Coronavirus Effect on City of Jamestown

Coronavirus Update for Russell and Adair County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Effect of Coronavirus on County Government

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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