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Closings for the President’s Day Holiday

Monday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

Some local offices are closed today due to the President’s Day holiday. Russell County Schools are closed today for the holiday and will return to regular schedule tomorrow. The Russell County Board of Education will […]

Bill to regulate sale of Kratom making its way through Kentucky Legislature

Monday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

A bill that would regulate the sale of Kratom, a common substance sold over-the-counter in gas stations and convenience stores, is making its way through the Kentucky Legislature. Charles Baglan has more on what regulations […]

Crews rescue calf from sinkhole in neighboring Pulaski County

Monday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

Emergency crews in neighboring Pulaski County were called out on Saturday to help rescue a calf that had fallen into a deep sinkhole. According to the Science Hill Fire Department, the calf had fallen into […]

Jamestown receives clean audit, Mayor responds to comments made about water rate increase

Friday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council met last night. The city received a positive report on its latest audit, as the auditor said there were no findings giving the city a clean audit. Mayor Regena Hinton said […]

Child death investigation leads to arrest of mother in Adair County

Friday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

A child death investigation in Adair County has led to the child’s mother being indicted for murder. According to Kentucky State Police Post 15, 24-year-old Jamie Hendriksen of Columbia was indicted on a charge of […]

One person sent to hospital following three-vehicle collision in Jamestown

Friday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

One person was sent to the hospital following a three-vehicle collision in Jamestown on Wednesday. According to Jamestown Police, the collision occurred just after 11 a.m. Wednesday near Casey’s Convenience Store. Police say a 2007 […]

Bill would allow those with high school diploma/GED to become substitute teachers

Friday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

A bill aimed at addressing a shortage of substitute teachers in Kentucky is making its way through the state legislature. Keith West files this report from Frankfort. Stay tuned to WJRS News from the latest […]

Thomas named new chair of Lake Cumberland Area Development District board

Friday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas has been named the new chair of the Lake Cumberland Area Development District Board. Thomas serves as the Chairman of the board, which covers 10 counties that make up the […]

Local gas prices on the rise

Thursday, February 15 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices are on the rise. Several gas stations around the county are selling at prices at $3 per gallon or more. Prices have risen noticeably over the last few weeks. At the end […]

Laker Dance teams finish strong at final competition

Thursday, February 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Dance teams had a strong finish at the final competition of the season. The high school dance team was named grand champion of the day at The Dance Association and brought […]