March, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

More COVID-19 Cases in the Lake Cumberland Area and Around the State

March 26, 2020 Sean Hammond

During his daily news conference on Wednesday, Governor Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky had an additional 35 confirmed cases of Coronavirus. Beshear noted Kentucky is one of a few states with fewer cases than it […]

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Jamestown Now Under a State of Emergency

March 26, 2020 Sean Hammond

Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer declared a State of Emergency in the city on Wednesday. Shearer spoke to WJRS News about the declaration…

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Police Scam in the Area

March 26, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Russell Springs Police Department is wanting to make folks aware of a scam circulating in the area. The person calling states that they are the Chief of Police asking for financial contributions. Please be […]

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Mayor Nick Shearer Declares State of Emergency

March 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

The full statement is below concerning the State of Emergency issued by Nick Shearer.

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Trading Post Items- Wednesday

March 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

Looking For: Someone to haul off 50 tires 270-585-8001 For Sale: Farm fresh eggs 270-507-8385 For Sale: Tool box for a small pickup truck $30 270-507-9746 Looking For: Balancer, stackable washer and dryer, red fill […]

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More COVID-19 Cases in the Lake Cumberland Area

March 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

According to WKYM Radio in Monticello, there have been three confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Wayne County. Two of those are being treated at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, the other is in self-quarantine.

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Cases of Coronavirus Continue to Rise in the State

March 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

It is believed that Kentucky now has 163 cases of COVID-19 which is an increase of 39 cases according to Governor Andy Beshear. Here in the Lake Cumberland Area, Pulaski County is now up to […]

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Two Arrested on Drug Charges

March 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

According to jail records, Sandra Dix, age 49, of Jamestown was arrested just before midnight Wednesday by Deputy Dustin Bunch with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Drug Paraphernalia Buy/Possess, two counts of […]

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K-PREP Testing Cancelled

March 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Kentucky Department of Education notified all Kentucky Superintendents that this year’s KPREP testing has been cancelled. Here’s Superintendent Michael Ford…

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Congressman Comer to Hold Telephone Town Hall Concerning COVID-19

March 25, 2020 Sean Hammond

Congressman James Comer announced yesterday plans to host a COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall this Thursday, March 26, 2020, at ONE O’CLOCK central time to update constituents on the federal government’s efforts to combat the coronavirus. […]

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