Medical marijuana advances in Frankfort
Medical marijuana legislation pushes forward in Frankfort. Charles Baglan files this report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS…
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Boat owners can renew registration starting April 3
Motorboat registration requests will be accommodated at the Russell County Clerk’s Office and all such offices around the state, beginning on April 3rd, according to the state transportation cabinet. Annual registration renewals are typically accepted […]
Fiscal court votes to pull time zone change petition, approves occupational tax change
In a total turn from their vote almost one month ago, the Russell County Fiscal Court voted to rescind its petition to the federal government to move to the eastern time zone. Judge Executive Randy […]
Russell Springs to begin enforcing parking violations
The City of Russell Springs plans to begin stricter enforcement of parking violations. The city council approved an ordinance last week aimed at parking violations, and Mayor Eddie Thomas said the city will be on […]
Holt to take over code enforcement/zoning for Russell Springs
Former Russell Springs City Councilman Tommy Holt has a new job with the City of Russell Springs. Holt has taken over as the city’s code enforcement officer and zoning administrator. Holt served as a council […]
Sports wagering bill passes in the House; Branscum votes against measure
A House Bill allowing sports wagering in Kentucky passed the House of Representatives on Monday. It now moves to the Senate. Charles Baglan files this report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS… Rep. Josh […]
All SKRECC outages from recent windstorm now restored
All power outages related to the Friday, March 3rd windstorm have been restored, according to South Kentucky RECC. While there are few remaining that still show on RECC’s outage map, those require additional repair work […]
Russell County middle of the pack with gas prices
Gasoline prices in Russell County and neighboring Adair County sit at $3.09 this week, according to AAA. Casey County is at $3.04, Pulaski County at $3.12, Cumberland County sits at $3.14, and neighboring Clinton County […]
Russell, Adair, others back to medium level of COVID spread this week
Russell County’s COVID status continues to fluctuate as the county is back in the yellow, or medium, level of virus spread this week, according to the Kentucky Department of Public Health. Their latest COVID-19 map […]
Russell County FFA has strong showing at regional competition
The Russell County High School FFA Chapter competed in the regional competition recently at Campbellsville University. Several Russell County students received honors at the competition and five students advanced to state competition. Those students receiving […]