School board meeting in special session this morning, RCHS Site-Based meeting scheduled for tomorrow

Wednesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session at 8:00 this morning. The board will hear a request for an out-of-state trip for the Russell County NJROTC program, a fundraiser request for […]

Voter registration deadline coming up

Wednesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

The deadline to register to vote is coming up soon. Russell County Clerk Patti Glover told WJRS News the deadline to register to vote for the upcoming primary election is Monday, April 20 at 4 […]

Crews continue to battle large wildfire in nearby McCreary County

Wednesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

Crews continue to battle a large wildfire in nearby McCreary County. The fire was first reported on Sunday and was initially reported to only cover about four acres in the Daniel Boone National Forest. However, […]

Today is final day to pay property taxes

Wednesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

Today is the final day to pay for county property owners to pay their property taxes before they are turned over to the county clerk’s office. Property taxes can be paid at the Russell County […]

Pop-up drivers license event coming to Jamestown tomorrow

Wednesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

A pop-up driver’s license event will be coming to Jamestown tomorrow. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet staff will be at the Russell County Courthouse tomorrow. Staff can assist with driver’s license renewals, REAL ID, and vision screenings. […]

Legislature overrides veto to pass bill allowing concealed carry for 18-20 year olds

Wednesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Legislature voted yesterday to override a veto from Governor Andy Beshear on a bill that would lower the age requirement to obtain a concealed carry license. Under House Bill 312, those between 18 […]

Man indicted in connection with burglary at Somerset mall, other locations

Wednesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

A Nancy man was indicted by a Pulaski County grand jury this week in connection with a burglary at the Somerset Mall and other locations. 46-year-old James Gurley of Nancy was indicted on two counts […]

County looking at ways to improve commodity program

Wednesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court is looking at ways to improve the monthly commodity distribution program. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum spoke to WJRS News about the challenges the county is facing with the program. […]

Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee to meet this evening

Tuesday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee will meet this evening. The meeting will take place at 5:30 this evening in the room above the pool at the Russell County ANC. This meeting will serve […]

School board to meet in special session Wednesday morning

Tuesday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session Wednesday morning. The board will meet at 8 a.m. in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The board will hear a request for […]

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School board meeting in special session this morning, RCHS Site-Based meeting scheduled for tomorrow

Voter registration deadline coming up

Crews continue to battle large wildfire in nearby McCreary County

Today is final day to pay property taxes

Legislature overrides veto to pass bill allowing concealed carry for 18-20 year olds

Man indicted in connection with burglary at Somerset mall, other locations

County looking at ways to improve commodity program

Russell County Schools Local Planning Committee to meet this evening

School board to meet in special session Wednesday morning

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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