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Ford says school district monitoring SB 181 in state legislature

Monday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said he is monitoring Senate Bill 181 in the state legislature. The law passed last year required school districts to implement a traceable communication system for electronic communication between […]

Russell County students return to the classroom today

Monday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County students will return to the classroom for the first time in two weeks today. In-person classes have been cancelled since Winter Storm Fern caused hazardous road conditions across the county. Russell County Schools […]

Tennessee man arrested in Adair County on multiple charges

Monday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

A Tennessee man was arrested in Adair County over the weekend on multiple charges. 35-year-old Christopher T. Short was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment first degree, unlawful imprisonment first degree, carrying a concealed weapon […]

Fiscal Court to meet Monday

Saturday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The court is expected to receive the final fee settlement from the Russell County Clerk’s Office among other agenda items. The meeting […]

Gabehart appointed new RCPL Director

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Public Library has a new director. The library’s Board of Trustees appointed Cody Gabehart as the new director. Gabehart’s appointment as the new director begins February 15. The board of trustees said following […]

Candidates for county offices, magistrate seats set to appear on Community Conversation

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

Candidates for county offices and magistrate seats will soon be guests on Community Conversation on WJRS. Candidates will be the featured guest on the program on the following dates at 7:15 a.m. Mark Barnett: February […]

Jamestown City Council to meet in special session Monday

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will meet in special session on Monday. A special-called meeting has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday with only one item on the agenda: an executive session to discuss the future […]

Local unemployment decreases nearly 2 percent in December

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s unemployment rate decreased nearly 2 percent in December. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a local unemployment rate of 3.3 percent in December, down from 5.2 percent in December 2024. Russell County’s unemployment […]

Reentry and Employment Services branch helps break down barriers for those looking to achieve education and career goals

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

The Reentry and Employment Services branch of the Office of Adult Education continues to grow and make a difference for people in Russell County and other areas of Kentucky. The branch, which got its start […]

School district’s budget will be heavily impacted by decisions on state budget

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

School districts across the state are carefully watching the state legislature this year, as this year is a budget session for legislators in Frankfort. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said decisions made by the […]