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Commodity distribution is today

Thursday, December 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court along with Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland will be distributing commodities today at the Russell County Fairgrounds. Commodity distribution begins at 10:30 this morning until all commodities are given away. Those […]

Local gas prices cheaper than a year ago; lower than some neighboring counties

Thursday, December 7 by Zac Oakes

The price of a gallon of gasoline in Russell County is hovering around the $2.89 mark for most stations in the county, which is lower than the price around this time last year. According to […]

Comer files for reelection to U.S. House seat

Thursday, December 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s representative in the United States House of Representatives has filed for reelection. James Comer, of Tompkinsville, will seek reelection to his seat as representative for Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District. Comer, who was first […]

Former Judge Exec Gary Robertson appointed to state infrastructure authority

Wednesday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

Former Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson has been appointed to the Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority. Robertson was appointed to the position by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. He will replace Leslie Combs of Pikeville, […]

High School Tech Department will receive new robots

Wednesday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School received a grant in which the technology department will receive new robots. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the agreement. Newton’s attic is a nonprofit in Lexington that provides […]

Sheriff’s Office receives another clean audit

Wednesday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office recently received another clean audit from the state auditor’s office. Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon’s office recently announced that the Russell County Sheriff’s Office received what is known […]

Local voter registration rose last month

Wednesday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

The number of registered voters in Russell County went up last month. Russell County saw an overall increase of 37 registered voters last month, going from 14,157 in October to 14,194 in November. Overall, Russell […]

Commodities to be distributed tomorrow

Wednesday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

Tomorrow is the monthly commodity distribution, according to the Russell County Judge-Executive’s office Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be giving out […]

Clinton County Schools planning to vote on new superintendent this month

Wednesday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

The neighboring Clinton County School District is planning to have a superintendent in place before the end of the month. The next superintendent of the Clinton County School District will be the 4th superintendent in […]

School board approves plans for new practice field

Tuesday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved plans for a new practice field as part of the new athletic complex. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News more details about the plans. The practice field comes […]