April, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Russell County has its First Case of Coronavirus; First Death Reported in the Lake Cumberland Area

April 2, 2020 Sean Hammond

The coronavirus has now made its way to Russell County. WJRS was at a press conference where County Judge Gary Robertson made the announcement. We caught up with Robertson following the meeting… Executive-Director of the […]

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COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Russell, Two in Adair

April 1, 2020 WJRS Staff

Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson announced Wednesday afternoon a case of Coronavirus has been confirmed in Russell County. Also, Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan confirmed a second case in Adair County. Join WJRS […]

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Brother Rick Neff Speaking about the Prayer Vigil at the Local Hospital Next Wednesday

April 1, 2020 Sean Hammond

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Mandy Brajuha on the Community Blood Drive Thursday

April 1, 2020 Sean Hammond

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Police Pursuit that Started Near Burkesville Leads to Fatality

April 1, 2020 Sean Hammond

A police pursuit that began yesterday morning just outside of Burkesville has resulted in one person being killed. Randy Speck of Albany files this report for WJRS Local News… No further details have been released identifying […]

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Information on the Stimulus Checks

April 1, 2020 Sean Hammond

Congress recently passed a $2 trillion stimulus package that has been signed by President Donald Trump. In addition to loans and grants to businesses, an expansion of unemployment benefits and student loan relief, the law […]

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Kentucky Sees its Largest Daily Increase of COVID-19 Cases

April 1, 2020 Sean Hammond

Kentucky now has 591 cases of the Coronavirus… That was Governor Andy Beshear during his daily press conference on Tuesday evening. There also seven news deaths, bringing the state’s total to 17. Here in the […]

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