National Guard assisting at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Thursday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset is one of 21 hospitals around the state which will be receiving help from the Kentucky National Guard to assist with COVID-19 efforts according to a release from Governor […]

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital not allowing visitors

Wednesday, August 25 by Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset will only allow visitation in certain circumstances beginning on Thursday. Beginning Thursday at 8 a.m. no visitors will be allowed to enter the facility, except: Obstetric patients may have […]

Dedication held for Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center

Monday, August 2 by Zac Oakes

A grand opening was held for the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center on Sunday. A large crowd was gathered to celebrate the opening of the new facility, which will begin being utilized by […]

Grand opening of Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center is this weekend

Friday, July 30 by Zac Oakes

The grand opening and dedication ceremony for the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center is this weekend. A ceremony will be held Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the center, which is located beside Russell […]

10U Cal Ripken team wins opening round of super regional | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

The 10U Cal Ripken team won the first round of the Ohio Valley Super Regional 10-6 over Indiana. The game was played at Shilito Park in Lexington. Winning pitcher was Evan Webber. Keaton Garner was the player of the game. The team is coached... Read More.

Columbia Regional Drivers Licensing Office closed due to internet issue | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, July 22 by Zac Oakes

The Columbia Regional Drivers Licensing Office is closed due to an internet issue. Many Russell County residents utilize the office as one of two Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Regional Drivers Licensing Offices in neighboring counties. The transportation cabinet said they are working to resolve the... Read More.

Therapy Dog program coming to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 14 by Zac Oakes

Story via the Commonwealth Journal - Somerset, KY Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital has recently established a pet therapy program for patients and staff throughout the facility. Cassie, a 19-month-old Red Merle Australian Shepherd and Freedom, an 8-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever, are the two new... Read More.

Bear shows up at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Monday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

An adult black bear was spotted at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset on Thursday. According to the Commonwealth Journal newspaper in Somerset, the bear was spotted at the entrance to the hospital last Thursday […]

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital returning to pre-COVID visitor rules

Thursday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset has returned to many of the visitation rules in place before COVID-19. Among the new rules in place are: Patients will be allowed two visitors at a time. All […]

Lakers win in first round of regional tennis tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

In regional tennis action, multiple Lakers advanced to the 4th Region quarterfinals. On the boys side, Jay Bailey won his first round matchup and will play again on Saturday at 9:45 a.m. On the girls side, Baylee Hart won her first round matchup and... Read More.

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National Guard assisting at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital not allowing visitors

Dedication held for Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center

Grand opening of Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center is this weekend

10U Cal Ripken team wins opening round of super regional | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Columbia Regional Drivers Licensing Office closed due to internet issue | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Therapy Dog program coming to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bear shows up at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital returning to pre-COVID visitor rules

Lakers win in first round of regional tennis tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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