8 new COVID cases locally this week; LC District remains with ‘low’ virus spread

Wednesday, April 19 by Derek Aaron

There were eight new COVID-19 cases in Russell County this week, an increase of two from last week’s total of six, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Looking at other counties in the […]

Bill to Provide Economic Relief During Virus Passes State House

Friday, March 27 by Sean Hammond

Economic relief for COVID-19-impacted businesses and workers–including extended eligibility for unemployment–has received final passage in the Kentucky House and is now headed to Governor Beshear for his consideration. A key provision of the bill would […]

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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8 new COVID cases locally this week; LC District remains with ‘low’ virus spread

Bill to Provide Economic Relief During Virus Passes State House

Unemployment Filings Surge Due to Virus

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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