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Russell County sees improvement in poverty, food insecurity rates

Wednesday, November 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County has seen improvement in the number of children in the county facing poverty and food insecurity, according to the latest data from the Kentucky Youth Advocates. The Kentucky Kids Count Survey was released […]

Chamber hosts monthly meeting at NuFlo Manufacturing

Wednesday, November 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce met yesterday for its regular monthly meeting. The Chamber met at NuFlo Manufacturing on North Highway 127. NuFlo Manufacturing is a subsidiary of Neat Companies and is the product […]

Blankenship to retire as JES Principal at end of calendar year

Tuesday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

Jamestown Elementary School Principal Diane Blankenship is set to retire at the end of the calendar year. Superintendent Michael Ford said Blankenship has been great as the leader of Jamestown Elementary and will be missed. […]

Parrish joins sheriff’s office

Tuesday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has a new deputy. Matt Parrish joined the sheriff’s office last week as the department’s newest deputy. Parrish has more than a decade of experience in law enforcement, most recently […]

Lake levels comparable with recent years

Tuesday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

While the water levels at Lake Cumberland are on the lower side, they remain comparable with recent years. Lake Cumberland’s water level has been at around 689 feet, which is a bit on the low […]

More details revealed about broadband expansion in Russell County

Tuesday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

Last week, an announcement was made that Russell County was part of a broadband expansion program involving the Center for Rural Development. WJRS News has learned that the broadband expansion work will take place in […]

Chamber of Commerce to meet today

Tuesday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting today. The chamber will meet at noon today at NuFlo Manufacturing, located at 4324 North Highway 127. There will be tours of the facility […]

Two events planned at Lake Cumberland Dragway in 2024

Monday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

With the success of the Halloween Havoc event at the Lake Cumberland Dragway a few weeks ago, the green light has been given to host more events there in the future. The same company that […]

School board to meet this evening

Monday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education is set to discuss ongoing construction projects at tonight’s board meeting along with hearing the district’s fiscal year 2023 annual audit report. The board is set to discuss the […]

Leveridge seeking another term as Commonwealth’s Attorney

Monday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

The filing window for the 2024 elections is open, and one of the offices up for election is Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 57th Judicial Circuit, which includes Russell and Wayne counties. Last week, the incumbent […]