State seeing surge in flu-related pediatric deaths

Wednesday, December 21 by Derek Aaron

Earlier this week Gov. Andy Beshear reported six new, flu-related pediatric deaths, including three in the past week. This toll already meets the prior record for the highest number of pediatric influenza deaths ever reported […]

Russell County Hospital battles surge of COVID cases

Thursday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

The number of COVID cases in Russell County has increased sharply over the last few weeks On July 16, the Lake Cumberland District Health Department reported that there were no active cases in the county. […]

COVID-19 Cases Surge in the Commonwealth Over the Weekend; City Parks Close | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 30 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky coronavirus cases surged over the weekend by 137, making the state’s total number of cases 439. There was one new confirmed death reported in the state on Saturday in Kenton County. Here in the Lake Cumberland Area, there are now two confirmed cases... Read More.

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 […]

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State seeing surge in flu-related pediatric deaths

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