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What does the recent medical marijuana executive order actually mean?

Friday, February 10 by Derek Aaron

As the General Assembly’s short session continues, it is expected that medical marijuana will be taken up by state legislators at some point. State Rep. Nima Kulkarni, a Democrat who represents a portion of Jefferson […]

Office of highway safety urges against driving drunk following ‘big game’

Friday, February 10 by Derek Aaron

Football fans across the country are gearing up for America’s most-watched sporting event, Super Bowl LVII, on Sunday, February 12. Fans are reminded not to let the dangers of drunken driving ruin their celebrations. “Don’t […]

SKRECC to award 12 scholarships; deadline to apply is March 31

Friday, February 10 by Derek Aaron

South Kentucky RECC will be awarding up to 12, $1,000 scholarships to seniors from Russell, Adair, Casey, Clinton, Pulaski, Lincoln, McCreary Central, Somerset, Somerset Christian, Southwestern, and Wayne County High Schools, as well as one […]

County awarded funding for emergency food and shelter programs

Thursday, February 9 by Derek Aaron

Russell County has been awarded federal funding through the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Russell County’s allotment of $6,324 is meant to […]

State legislature progressing toward lowering the income tax

Thursday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

With a 30-5 vote, the State Senate on Wednesday approved House Bill 1, which would reduce the state’s income tax rate, after supporters and opponents shared impassioned speeches on the chamber floor. Charles Baglan files […]

School board moves forward with tennis court construction

Thursday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education moved forward with the construction of new tennis courts at a special-called board meeting Wednesday afternoon. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News some details.

Jamestown man arrested on strangulation, assault charges

Thursday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown man was arrested earlier this week on charges of strangulation and assault. According to jail records, 26-year-old Dakota Crabtree was arrested by Jamestown Police Tuesday evening and charged with strangulation second degree and […]

Indiana man arrested in Jamestown

Thursday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

An Indiana man was arrested in Jamestown Wednesday morning. According to jail records, 47-year-old Robbie Daudy was arrested by Jamestown Police and charged with receiving stolen property including a vehicle. Daudy was arrested by Jamestown […]

Russell Springs council to meet this evening

Thursday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Main Street in Russell Springs. The council is expected to vote […]

Jamestown woman injured in Adair County collision

Thursday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

A Jamestown woman was injured in a two-vehicle collision in Adair County on Tuesday. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred KY 55 South when a vehicle operated by 81-year-old Arlis Kearns […]