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Albany Mayor Resigns; No Action Taken on City’s Water Problems

Wednesday, January 3 by WJRS Staff

The City of Albany has a new Mayor. Before last night’s city council meeting, Albany Mayor Steve Lawson, who has been Mayor for the past year, announced his resignation, citing health reasons. The council unanimously […]

Russell Countians donated nearly 600 units of blood at mobile drives last year

Wednesday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Blood Center shows that Russell Countians donated nearly 600 units of blood at mobile blood drives last year. According to the blood center, Russell Countians donated 579 units of blood […]

Deadline for candidates to file for partisan offices is Friday

Wednesday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

The deadline for candidates to file for partisan offices is coming up at the end of this week. The deadline for candidates to file for partisan offices such as state representative, state senator, commonwealth’s attorney, […]

New law lowering state income tax now in effect

Wednesday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

A new law lowering the state income tax is now in effect. Kentucky’s state income tax drops half-a-percent from last year, now at 4 percent. This is part of a bill passed in 2022 by […]

KY General Assembly 2024 session now underway

Wednesday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday marked the start of a new legislative session in Frankfort. The 2024 session of the Kentucky General Assembly is considered a “long” session due to the 60-day period, which will include passing the state’s […]

Clerk’s office closed for vehicle services

Tuesday, January 2 by Zac Oakes

County Clerk’s Offices across the state, including here in Russell County, are closed for vehicle services as major changes to the statewide database used by clerk’s offices undergoes a major transition. Services unavailable during this […]

State Police performing traffic safety checkpoints in the area

Tuesday, January 2 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15’s highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for violations […]

City of Albany looking into water issues

Tuesday, January 2 by Zac Oakes

Water issues in neighboring Albany continue to be a concern for city residents and elected officials. According to a report in the Clinton County News, the Albany City Council recently discussed the hiring of an […]

Russell County Schools back in session today

Tuesday, January 2 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools will be back in session today as Christmas break concludes. Motorists are asked to be aware of buses back on the roads and increased traffic around the schools, particularly in the mornings […]

Wayne County deputy injured in car accident

Tuesday, January 2 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy was injured in a car accident Friday evening. According to reports, Deputy Travis Bell was taken by EMS to Wayne County Hospital for injuries sustained in the accident, where he […]