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Today is last day to request absentee ballot

Today is the last day registered voters in Russell County can request an absentee ballot for the upcoming general election. Voters can request a ballot by visiting the Russell County Clerk’s Office or calling 270-343-2125. […]

Today is last day to register to vote

Today is the last day to register to vote to be able to cast a ballot in next month’s general election. Online voter registration must be completed by 3 p.m. CT today to be registered. […]

Extension Office to host Farm Safety Day today

The Russell County Extension Office, in partnership with the Progressive Ag Foundation, will host its annual Farm Safety Day today at the Russell County Fairgrounds. This event is for every third grade student in Russell […]

Farm Safety Day takes place tomorrow

The annual Farm Safety Day at the Russell County Fairgrounds will take place tomorrow. The annual event, organized by the Russell County Extension Office, is for all third-grade students in Russell County and provides students […]

Labor Day closings

The Labor Day holiday brings several closings across the county on Monday. City Halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs will be closed on Monday, along with the courthouse and judicial center. Schools will also be […]

Russell County Schools serve nearly 4,500 meals per day

Feeding Russell County’s students is no small task. Russell County Schools Director of School Nutrition Jessica Holt spoke to  WJRS News about the number of meals the district prepares for local students and the multiple […]

Less than a month until first day of school

Students and teachers will return to the classroom in less than one month in Russell County. The first day of school is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 21 in Russell County. Open houses for elementary schools […]

Monday was hottest day of the year

Monday brought the hottest temperatures of the year so far to Russell County. According to the local mesonet site, the air temperature on Monday hit a peak of 93.4 degrees with a heat index of […]