Adair Man Injured in Accident that Occurred in Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, June 17 by Sean Hammond

An Adair County man was flown to the University of Kentucky hospital early Tuesday following a one vehicle accident in Clinton county. According to reports, 37 year-old Robert Albertson of Columbia was traveling east on KY Highway 90 approximately six miles northwest of Albany... Read More.

Two Dead After Wreck in Wayne County Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, June 15 by Sean Hammond

Two persons have died and two others have been injured in an accident that occurred Saturday afternoon shortly before two o’clock in neighboring Wayne County. Authorities say the accident occurred on Highway 90 near the Sportsman Club near Monticello. Reports are that Linda Braswell,... Read More.

Fiscal Court Accepted Blacktop and Rock for County Roads Bid Monday

Thursday, June 11 by Sean Hammond

After rejecting the only bid it received last month for blacktop and rock for county roads, the fiscal court received only one bid again at their meeting Monday night. Last month, after opening the only […]

Large Amount of Money Missing from Account at Adair County Jail | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, June 11 by Sean Hammond

Almost One Hundred Thousand Dollars reportedly missing from an account at the Adair County Jail has prompted Kentucky Auditor Mike Harmon to call for a criminal investigation. In an audit released yesterday, Harmon said an inmate account at the Columbia jail was short $97,451... Read More.

New Administrative Code for Appointed Members on County Board or Commissions

Wednesday, June 10 by Sean Hammond

Persons appointed and serving on county boards or commissions could be removed if they fail to attend meetings. The county fiscal court last night adopted a revision to the county’s administrative code which allows those […]

County Budget Approved Monday Night

Tuesday, June 9 by Sean Hammond

County government will spend less in general fund money next fiscal year. County magistrates approved their 2020-2021 budget last night, which shows the county spending Sixteen Thousand Dollars less in general fund money than the […]

Pulaski County Fair Cancelled this Year

Tuesday, June 9 by Sean Hammond

Another long running area county fair has been cancelled for this year. The Pulaski County Fair board announced last night that it’s fair, scheduled to begin July 13th, was cancelled due to public health restrictions […]

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

Tuesday, June 9 by Sean Hammond

Russell County continues to lead the Lake Cumberland area in the number of current positive COVID-19 cases. Yesterday, County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson announced five new cases in the county, bringing the county total now to 11 active cases of the virus. All 11 Russell... Read More.

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

Thursday, June 4 by Sean Hammond

Russell County now has 5 active cases of COVID-19. It was announced on Tuesday that Russell County had one new case, then yesterday afternoon the Lake Cumberland District Health Department announced Russell County had four new cases. One of the active cases is a... Read More.

Child Tests Positive for COVID-19 in Russell County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, June 3 by Sean Hammond

Russell County has a new case of the Novel Coronavirus. According to the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, the new case is a seven-year-old female who is asymptomatic. The new case is on home self-isolation. Across the Lake Cumberland Area, there are ten active... Read More.

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Adair Man Injured in Accident that Occurred in Clinton County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Two Dead After Wreck in Wayne County Saturday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Fiscal Court Accepted Blacktop and Rock for County Roads Bid Monday

Large Amount of Money Missing from Account at Adair County Jail | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

New Administrative Code for Appointed Members on County Board or Commissions

County Budget Approved Monday Night

Pulaski County Fair Cancelled this Year

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

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

Child Tests Positive for COVID-19 in Russell County | 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