April, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

COVID-19 Case Update for Russell and Adair County

April 22, 2020 Sean Hammond

Russell Countians received some good news last evening, and that was no new confirmed cases of the Coronavirus. County Judge Gary Robertson announced the news on Tuesday evening. Russell County has had a total of […]

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Trading Post 4/21

April 21, 2020 Sean Hammond

Have two bull calves for sale 270-866-3861 Looking for some geese 270-507-9568 Looking for some land 606-448-1287 Looking for a small chest type deep freezer 270-585-8001 For sale a riding mower $800 270-858-3323 Have some […]

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Additional COVID-19 Case in Russell County

April 21, 2020 Sean Hammond

Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson announced on Monday evening that the county has an additional case of COVID-19. This now makes a total of 16 cases in Russell County with nine active cases. Four are […]

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School to Be Closed Remainder of the Year; School Board Met Last Evening

April 21, 2020 Sean Hammond

Last night was a night of firsts for the Russell County School Board at their monthly meeting. For the first time in its history, the Russell County School board held a virtual meeting last night. […]

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The Effect of the Coronavirus on County Government

April 21, 2020 Sean Hammond

The coronavirus has affected nearly everyone, and local governments are probably no different. WJRS Local News has reached out to the City Clerks in both Jamestown and Russell Springs, as well as the County Treasurer, […]

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Kentucky Goes Above 3,000 COVID-19 Cases

April 21, 2020 Sean Hammond

Covid-19 cases across Kentucky have now crossed the 3,000 mark. Governor Andy Beshear announced the new cases at his press conference on Monday… Six new deaths were reported with three in Jefferson, and one each […]

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Trading Post 4/20

April 20, 2020 Sean Hammond

For Sale: Baby stuff and misc. items and looking for 3.5 Nissan engine for 2007 van and two 14 inch tires for a trailer 270-566-4978 For Sale: DVDs $1 piece and class ring 270-820-9624 For […]

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Kentucky Closes in on 3,000 Coronavirus Cases…

April 20, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Commonwealth had its highest number of new COVID-19 cases on Sunday… That was Governor Andy Beshear at his daily press conference on Sunday afternoon. There were four new deaths in the state with one […]

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Guidelines Announced to Reopen Economy in Kentucky

April 20, 2020 Sean Hammond

On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear discussed certain conditions that the commonwealth must meet in order to start reopening the state’s economy, while keeping Kentuckians safe from the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The steps announced by […]

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School Board Meets Monday Evening

April 20, 2020 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Board of Education will meet this (Monday) evening for April meeting. This meeting is going to held virtually and not in person due to COVID-19. The full agenda is below… 1. Call […]

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