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Russell County unemployment at 5 percent last month

Monday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

New data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics shows Russell County had an unemployment rate of 5 percent last month. Russell County’s unemployment rate was in the middle when it comes to other counties in […]

Jamestown donates money to local animal welfare league

Monday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council approved a donation to the Russell County Animal Welfare League at last week’s city council meeting. The funds will be used for spay/neuter clinics and will be available for Jamestown residents […]

Online portal to request absentee ballot now open

Monday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

The state’s online portal to request an absentee ballot for the November general election is now open. The portal can be accessed by visiting govoteky.gov but those eligible to vote absentee can do so by […]

Russell Springs Police work two-vehicle collision over the weekend

Monday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police investigated a two-vehicle collision over the weekend. According to Police Chief Bryan Shepard, the collision occurred at the intersection of Highway 127 and Highway 80 just before 3 p.m. yesterday. According to […]

Jamestown lowering tax rates

Friday, September 22 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown is slightly lowering its property tax rates. Mayor Regena Hinton spoke to WJRS News after last night’s city council meeting.

Beshear says Russell County receiving over $143K in state road funds

Friday, September 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County will be receiving more than $143,000 in funds from the state to repair roadways. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced yesterday that Russell County will receive funds for three road projects, with two being […]

Local gas prices slightly lower than neighboring counties

Friday, September 22 by Zac Oakes

Gas prices in Russell County are slightly lower than neighboring counties, according to data from the AAA price tracker. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Russell County is at $3.49. The only […]

Local FFA chapter attends event in Frankfort

Friday, September 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County FFA chapter attended the first Raising Hope Assembly at the Capital lawn in Frankfort on Wednesday. Russell County’s Alexis Fox was one of the chapter winners of the Handshakes for Hope Coin […]

Proposed bill would make diapers tax-exempt

Friday, September 22 by Zac Oakes

A bill being proposed in the Kentucky Legislature would make diapers tax-exempt in the state of Kentucky. State Senator Cassie Chambers-Armstrong of Louisville is proposing a bill that would make both children and adult diapers […]

School board approves working budget, Ford talks about SEEK changes

Thursday, September 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved its working budget at this week’s board meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the budget and some changes with the school district’s SEEK fund allocation […]