Fatal accident on Cumberland Parkway Tuesday morning

Tuesday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

Columbia, KY (February 2, 2021) Kentucky State Police Post 15 received a call from Adair county dispatch this morning at approximately 00:45 in regards to a fatal collision that had occurred seven miles east of […]

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital changing visitor policy

Monday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

Many Russell County residents use Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital for certain healthcare needs. The hospital said Friday it will expand its visitor policy to allow one well patient per day starting today at its main […]

Lakers, Lady Lakers win district matchups at Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers and Lakers swept Cumberland County Monday night, bringing home huge district wins for both squads. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Panthers 45-34 and now sit at 4-2 on the season with a 2-0 record in district play. The... Read More.

Lady Lakers Win, Boys Lose over the Weekend; Both at Cumberland County Tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, January 18 by WJRS Staff

In high school basketball action over the weekend, in a couple of games heard on Laker Country 1049 WJRS, the boys were at home against Pulaski on Friday night and the girls went on the road to Green County on Saturday. Friday night, despite... Read More.

Lake Cumberland District is at full capacity with ICU Beds

Thursday, January 14 by Zac Oakes

Some concerning news on the COVID-19 front as the Lake Cumberland District Health Department has announced that the district is at full capacity with intensive care unit beds. Here’s the information contained in the latest […]

Bassmaster Tournament returning to Lake Cumberland in the spring

Tuesday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

The Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops will be making a return trip to Lake Cumberland this spring. The schedule is listed below. March 5-6, Lake Norman, Cornelius, N.C. Apr. 16-17, Lewis […]

Hospice of Lake Cumberland receives national award

Monday, December 21 by Zac Oakes

Hospice of Lake Cumberland has been named a National 2020 Hospice Honors Elite Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of billing and coding services. This prestigious annual review recognizes agencies that continuously provide the […]

Lake Cumberland region starting to see shortage in ICU beds

Thursday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

Hospital capacity has become a topic of concern, particularly in the Lake Cumberland region as hospitalizations from COVID-19 rise. A WKYT interactive map shows just how much of an issue hospital capacity is becoming in […]

One COVID-19 death announced in Russell, five in Lake Cumberland District on Monday

Tuesday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 7.49%. Deaths: We are sad to report 5 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 90 deaths resulting in a 1.71% mortality rate (about 1 in 58) among known […]

Lake Cumberland District Health Dept. no longer reviewing event plans

Friday, October 30 by Zac Oakes

There has been a significant leap in positive cases of COVID-19 this week in the 10-county Lake Cumberland Health District. As cases continue to climb, the district health department released a statement as part of […]

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Fatal accident on Cumberland Parkway Tuesday morning

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital changing visitor policy

Lakers, Lady Lakers win district matchups at Cumberland County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lady Lakers Win, Boys Lose over the Weekend; Both at Cumberland County Tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lake Cumberland District is at full capacity with ICU Beds

Bassmaster Tournament returning to Lake Cumberland in the spring

Hospice of Lake Cumberland receives national award

Lake Cumberland region starting to see shortage in ICU beds

One COVID-19 death announced in Russell, five in Lake Cumberland District on Monday

Lake Cumberland District Health Dept. no longer reviewing event plans

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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