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Burn ban lifted by Judge Robertson

Judge-Executive Gary Robertson lifted the countywide burn ban on Monday, following the rain received over the weekend. If dry conditions return, the burn ban could be reinstated. County officials ask that citizens remember the county […]

State voter registration numbers continue to climb

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams said voter registration numbers continue to climb in the state, and Russell County has seen a slight increase over the past month. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, […]

Russell Co. burn ban lifted

Due to the rain received yesterday and overnight, Judge-Executive Gary Robertson has lifted the countywide burn ban, effective immediately. If dry conditions return, the burn ban could be reinstated. County officials ask that citizens remember […]

Laker Band places 4th overall in state finals

The Laker band is one of the top marching bands in the state of Kentucky. Russell County High School Band Director Curtis Ervin talked with WJRS following his team’s performance at the Class 3A state […]

Adair rescinds burn ban, Russell still under ban

Just days after a countywide burn ban was issued for Russell County by Judge-Executive Gary Robertson, neighboring Adair County saw their own burn ban lifted on Sunday by Adair Judge-Executive Gale Cowan following this past […]

Early in-person voting begins this week

Early in-person voting will begin later this week for the November General Election. Early in-person voting will begin Thursday at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Early […]

Dunnville man arrested locally over the weekend

A Dunnville man was arrested locally over the weekend on a drug charge. According to jail records, 54-year-old Marty Buis was arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with possession of methamphetamine. Buis was lodged […]