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Veterans Day Ceremony and Flag Raising

A Veterans Day and Flag Raising Ceremony was held in downtown Jamestown Wednesday afternoon. The P.O.W. flag was raised to fly directly underneath the American flag on the Jamestown Square. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston […]

November 14 proclaimed Maxine Back Bledsoe Day

Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson has proclaimed Saturday, Nov. 14 as Maxine Back Bledsoe Day in recognition of her 99th birthday. Whereas, Maxine Back Bledsoe was born on November 14, 1921 in Creelsboro, Kentucky. […]

Today is Election Day; WJRS Election Coverage tonight

While voting in the November general election has been ongoing for several weeks, today is Election Day in Russell County and across Kentucky and the United States. Any registered voter that hasn’t voted already, either […]

Today is last day to request an absentee ballot

Time is running out to request an absentee ballot for the November general election. Today is the deadline to make an absentee ballot request. Requests can be made through the online portal at GoVoteKy.com. or […]

Second day of orientation for RC schools

Today is the second day of orientation for a group of Russell County students. Some Russell County students who are part of transitional grades, i.e. entering a new school, will return to the classroom today […]

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign for Labor Day

Frankfort, Ky.     With the Labor Day holiday weekend fast approaching, state officials are reminding motorists to drive safely, and “drive sober or get pulled over”. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is joining the National Highway […]