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Russell County is home to more than 1,000 veterans

Friday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

Today is the observance of Veterans Day, a day of recognition for more than 1,000 veterans that call Russell County home. According to the United States Census Bureau, more than 1,000 veterans reside in Russell […]

Several local closings in observance of Veterans Day

Friday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

Several local offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day today. County offices will be closed, as will the Russell County Judicial Center. Both Russell Springs and Jamestown City Hall will be closed today, […]

Russell County voter turnout among highest in area

Friday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we looked at Russell County’s voter turnout in this year’s general election and how that compared to previous elections. Today, we take a look at how Russell County’s voter turnout compares […]

Russell Springs woman arrested for assaulting police officer, other charges

Friday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Springs woman was arrested last night for assaulting a police officer and several other charges. According to reports, 49-year-old Brenda Martin was arrested on charges including assault of a police officer, fleeing or […]

School board hears from principals about state test scores

Friday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education met in special session this week to hear from the school district’s principals about the recently-released state testing scores. Superintendent Michael Ford told WJRS News it was good to […]

RCMS receives green rating on state report card

Thursday, November 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School received green ratings across the board on the latest Kentucky School Report Card. Green is the second-best color rating a school can achieve. RCMS saw improvement in its scores across all […]

Bids higher than expected, but school board moving forward with old ATC renovation project

Thursday, November 9 by Zac Oakes

The bids were higher than expected on the renovation project of the old Area Technology Center, but the school board voted yesterday to accept the bid and move forward with the project. Superintendent Michael Ford […]

Russell County voter turnout was under 38 percent, almost 6.5 percent less than 2019

Thursday, November 9 by Zac Oakes

Voter turnout in Russell County for the November General Election came in at just under 38 percent. Russell County’s voter turnout was 37.92 percent with 5,369 ballots being cast in Russell County. Statewide, voter turnout […]

Russell Springs City Council to meet this evening

Thursday, November 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The council will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Main Street. We’ll have more from the meeting on tomorrow’s local […]

Commodities to be distributed today

Thursday, November 9 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 […]