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Casey man arrested in major drug bust reportedly planned to flee to Mexico

Wednesday, February 21 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we reported the arrest of a major drug bust in Casey County, where federal, state, and local law enforcement seized more than 50 pounds of drugs, a handgun, and $100,000 […]

Local gas prices on par with other counties in the area

Wednesday, February 21 by Zac Oakes

Gas prices in Russell County are on par with other counties in the area. Many stations in Russell County are selling at around the $2.99 mark, according to GasBuddy, and stations in Adair and Pulaski […]

Community blood drive is tomorrow

Wednesday, February 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place tomorrow. The blood drive will be held at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. One donor will win a $100 […]

School officials respond to perceived threat of shooting at high school

Tuesday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools officials say a high school student sent out messages threatening a school shooting, although officials also told WJRS News they believe the messages were not a credible threat. School officials became aware […]

Jamestown council approves 911 agreement

Tuesday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council approved the new interlocal 911 agreement at last week’s city council meeting. The new agreement, which was approved by the council with a unanimous vote, is a five-year agreement in which […]

County votes to provide funding for Duo Broadband Jabez project

Tuesday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court voted last week to provide funds for the Duo Broadband project in Jabez. Duo Broadband is currently in the midst of a large-scale project in Jabez totaling more than $6 […]

Bills would create automatic expungement process for certain crimes

Tuesday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

A pair of bills filed in the Kentucky Legislature would create an automatic expungement process for people convicted of certain misdemeanor and Class D felonies. The bill would not cover violent crimes, sexual crimes, and […]

Spring wildfire hazard season is here

Tuesday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

The spring wildfire hazard season is here. Spring fire season began last week and runs through April 30th, according to the Kentucky Division of Forestry.. There is to be no burning except between the hours […]

RCIDA exploration set to move forward

Monday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

The exploration of updates or changes to the Russell County Industrial Development Authority board is expected to move forward following last week’s meeting of the Jamestown City Council. No formal resolution was adopted like what […]

Laker Dance duo takes first place at competition

Monday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Dance duo of Olivia Thomas and Alexis Fox took first place at The Smoky Mountain Crown Championship over the weekend. The competition took place in Sevierville, Tennessee with Thomas and Fox […]