County Clerk’s Office closed due to computer issues

Thursday, July 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Clerk’s Office is closed due to a statewide computer system outage. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to resolve the issue, but there is no information available about when it may be […]

County recycling center closed due to positive COVID case

Tuesday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Recycling Center is closed until further notice due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19. Trailers will be available outside at the recycle center for individuals who want to drop off recyclables.

Highest Single Day Death Total in Kentucky Due to COVID on Thursday

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

Kentucky reported 22 deaths across the state yesterday due to COVID-19. Gov. Andy Beshear also announced 805 new cases of the virus, bringing the state’s case total to 54,772. The state’s death toll is now […]

Another Annual Event Cancelled Due to COVID-19

Friday, July 24 by Sean Hammond

One of the area’s top annual festivals has been cancelled for this year. The Foothills Festival, held the third weekend each October in downtown Albany, will not be held this year due to the concerns […]

State Government Could See Major Budget Cuts Due to COVID-19

Thursday, May 14 by Sean Hammond

State agency heads were warned two weeks ago by state budget director John Hicks that there was a lot of uncertainty about how much state revenue will fall in the coming months. Hicks instructed the […]

Unemployment Filings Surge Due to Virus

Friday, March 27 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky residents filing for unemployment benefits have drastically increased in the last week. According to the U.S. Labor Department, 48,847 Kentucky residents applied for unemployment assistance last week. It reflects the dramatic economic disruption caused […]

New Restrictions In Place Due to Coronavirus | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, March 18 by Sean Hammond

The number of COVID-19 cases went up by one on Tuesday with a new case being confirmed in Lyon County. Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement during a news conference on Tuesday evening. Beshear has also made ordered that all gyms, salons, theaters, and... Read More.

Schools and Other Events Cancelled Until Further Notice Due to Coronavirus | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, March 13 by Sean Hammond

Three new presumptive positive tests for coronavirus were confirmed in Kentucky on Thursday, bringing the total number to 11 statewide, according to state officials. That brings the total number of confirmed cases so far to three in Lexington, two in Louisville and six in... Read More.

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County Clerk’s Office closed due to computer issues

County recycling center closed due to positive COVID case

Highest Single Day Death Total in Kentucky Due to COVID on Thursday

Another Annual Event Cancelled Due to COVID-19

State Government Could See Major Budget Cuts Due to COVID-19

Unemployment Filings Surge Due to Virus

New Restrictions In Place Due to Coronavirus | 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