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.

COVID-19 Case Update | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 19 by Sean Hammond

Russell County once again had no new cases of the Novel Coronavirus on Monday according to County Judge Gary Robertson. There are still 6 active cases that are all on home self-isolation. Adair County reported one new case on Monday. Unfortunately, Adair also reported... Read More.

Six Active COVID-19 Cases in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 18 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson announced Sunday, that Russell County had no new COVID-19 cases. The county has 6 active cases with 5 on home self-isolation and 1 is hospitalized. On Friday it was announced the county had 4 new cases, but it was... Read More.

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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

COVID-19 Case Update | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Six Active COVID-19 Cases in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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