RCHS, RCMS go into temporary lockdown Thursday morning; situation now resolved

Thursday, February 2 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County High and Middle Schools went on a brief, hard lockdown this morning following an incident involving a student at the high school. RCHS Principal Shanna Tarter released this statement following the incident… […]

COVID Health Emergency end in sight … what happens next?

Thursday, February 2 by Derek Aaron

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will end on May 11th of this year. President Joe Biden made the announcement earlier this week and that means many virus-related testing and vaccines that have been free to […]

National Red Ribbon Week theme winner comes courtesy of RCMS YSC Director Danielle Helm

Thursday, February 2 by Derek Aaron

Russell County Middle School Youth Services Center Director Danielle Helm recently submitted a theme for Red Ribbon Week that was chosen as the national Red Ribbon Week theme for 2023, a tremendous honor for both […]

Sen. Girdler says he’s accessible, ‘easy to talk to’

Thursday, February 2 by Derek Aaron

State Sen. Rick Girdler, who represents Russell, Clinton, Cumberland, Pulaski, and Wayne counties in the state’s 15th Senatorial District, is new to Russell County following recent redistricting. Girdler was in Jamestown earlier this week to […]

Seven KSP traffic safety checkpoints locally

Thursday, February 2 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Russell, Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. Checkpoint locations in […]

Donation to ‘Ag Tag’ fund helps agriculture youth, farm families

Thursday, February 2 by Derek Aaron

Every year, when farmers renew their farm license plates, or “ag tags,” they have the opportunity to make a $10 donation. That money goes into a fund divided equally among Kentucky 4-H, Kentucky FFA, and […]

Pulaski tanker truck crash spills thousands of gallons of milk

Thursday, February 2 by Derek Aaron

A tanker truck hauling milk crashed at the intersection of Highways 80 and 914, just outside Somerset earlier this week. According to the Somerset-Pulaski County Special Response Team, around 4,500 gallons of milk spilled. A […]

Price recommended for Senior Lifetime Sportsman’s License

Thursday, February 2 by Derek Aaron

In a recent special-called meeting, the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously to recommend an amendment to the license, tag and permit fees administrative regulation to allow the sale of a Senior Lifetime Sportsman’s […]

Legislators speak to constituents at library on Tuesday

Wednesday, February 1 by Derek Aaron

State Rep. Josh Branscum and Sen. Rick Girdler attended a legislative update at the Russell County Public Library on Tuesday, speaking to more than two dozen constituents, elected officials and local business leaders on the […]

Higher property tax penalty begins today

Wednesday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told WJRS News today begins the higher late penalty on property taxes. Beginning today, the late fee increases to 21 percent. Bills can be paid in-person, over the phone, or […]

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RCHS, RCMS go into temporary lockdown Thursday morning; situation now resolved

COVID Health Emergency end in sight … what happens next?

National Red Ribbon Week theme winner comes courtesy of RCMS YSC Director Danielle Helm

Sen. Girdler says he’s accessible, ‘easy to talk to’

Seven KSP traffic safety checkpoints locally

Donation to ‘Ag Tag’ fund helps agriculture youth, farm families

Pulaski tanker truck crash spills thousands of gallons of milk

Price recommended for Senior Lifetime Sportsman’s License

Legislators speak to constituents at library on Tuesday

Higher property tax penalty begins today

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown