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Artworks plans to have classrooms, stage at Creek development

Thursday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

Artworks in Jamestown has big plans for the Creek development behind Jamestown Elementary School. Some classes at Jamestown Elementary have already utilized the area, and Cheryl Adams from Artworks was on Community Conversations on WJRS […]

Judge Executive Marcum excited for hospital expansion/renovation

Thursday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

As Russell County Hospital continues work on plans for a major expansion and renovation, Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum told WJRS on Community Conversations he’s excited about the renovation and how it could impact […]

Boil Water Advisory in Jamestown

Wednesday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

A boil water advisory is in effect for the City of Jamestown. This includes Fox Point Road and Woolen Mill Road. This advisory will stay in effect until further notice. While this advisory is in […]

Judge Executive Marcum provides update on Greasy Creek project

Wednesday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

There have been some positive discussions recently between county officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the planned project at Greasy Creek. Judge Executive Randy Marcum provided an update on where things stand […]

Local gas prices remain lower than most neighboring counties and state average

Wednesday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices remain lower than most neighboring counties, and come in lower than the state average. The average price of gas in Russell County comes in at $2.70 per gallon, according to AAA. Of […]

School board to hold special-called meeting tomorrow

Wednesday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session tomorrow. The board is expected to approve or reject bids for the football field house and bus garage projects and discuss the school calendar […]

Russell County saw decrease in voter registration last month

Wednesday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

Voter registration totals in Russell County decreased last month. In October, there were 14,378 registered voters in Russell County. In November, that decreased by 84. Of the 14,294 voters, around 77 percent are registered Republicans, […]

Gifted & Talented students will be key part of first Bicentennial event next month

Tuesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

With the new year less than a month away, Russell County will celebrate its 200th birthday in 2025. Events are planned throughout the year for the county’s bicentennial, but the first will take place in […]

Hospital board approves increase in retirement contributions for employees

Tuesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors approved an increase in the hospital’s retirement contributions for employees. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said he believes the increase, now at 3 percent, is a good move for […]

Post 15 conducting traffic safety checkpoints

Tuesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will again be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. This includes Russell County, along with Adair, Casey, Clinton and Cumberland counties, among others. Kentucky State Police say […]