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Last day to sign up for student holiday assistance

Today is the final day to apply for holiday assistance through the Russell County School Family Resource and Youth Service Centers. Parents and guardians of students that may need help during the holidays with gifts are […]

Help prevent impaired driving crashes this holiday weekend

As Kentuckians celebrate Independence Day this weekend, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to remind drivers that “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.” Unfortunately, the holiday weekend can create dangerous […]

Chamber President Lauds Local Holiday Shopping Season

Stephen Hill, Russell County’s chamber of commerce president, told WJRS NEWS that the chamber’s annual holiday shopping campaign grew in participation over last year’s numbers and that is something that helped the local economy… Hill […]

Russell County Public Library holiday activities

From Russell County Public Library The Russell County Public Library invites the community to participate in their holiday activities! Through December 18th, there will be RCPL Candy Canes hidden at various Russell County spots. If […]

Seat belt use encouraged as holiday season approaches

As we enter the holiday season, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety is joining law enforcement around the Commonwealth for the annual Click It or Ticket campaign. The federally-funded campaign is part […]