Impact of raises on sheriff, county budgets; Polston said pay increases are necessary to attract and retain employees

Wednesday, September 10 by WJRS Staff

Yesterday on local news, we reported on a heated discussion between Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston and Magistrate Mickey Garner at Monday’s fiscal court meeting after Garner questioned Polston about recent raises provided to deputies […]

Local voter registration increases from last year

Monday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

Last week was the deadline to be able to register to vote in the upcoming November general election, and according to recently released voter registration data, Russell County’s voter registration has risen from last year. […]

Unemployment increases in Russell County, Lake Cumberland area

Tuesday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

Data released earlier this month showed an increase in unemployment in Russell County and the Lake Cumberland area as a whole. Russell County’s unemployment rate for the month of March came in at 6.4 percent, […]

Russell Springs approves new water, sewer increases ; attorney says increases were necessary

Friday, March 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council met last night, and approved increases in water and sewer rates that were discussed last month. According to a press release provided by the city and Damon Talley, a lawyer […]

Postal service proposing price increases for next year

Wednesday, October 11 by Zac Oakes

The U.S. Postal Service is proposing small price increases that would take place next year. The proposed new rates include a 2-cent increase in the price of a first-class mail forever stamp, going from 66 […]

Jamestown Council approves rate increases on water & sewer

Friday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council gave final approval to rate increases on water and sewer costs at last night’s council meeting. The ordinance includes a 31.5 percent increase on water and a 50.67 percent increase on […]

Severe Weather Threat Increases Later Today

Wednesday, April 5 by Sean Hammond

Strong to severe storms are possible across the area late this afternoon and into the evening hours. The main threat is damaging winds, but an isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out. More details […]

Severe Weather Threat Increases Late Tonight and Early Tomorrow

Friday, March 31 by Sean Hammond

Strong to severe storms are possible late Friday night and into early Saturday morning. The main threat will be damaging winds, but an isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out. More details are available […]

Severe Weather Threat Increases Late this Week

Tuesday, March 28 by Sean Hammond

The Storm Prediction Center has posted a 15 percent probability of strong to severe storms Friday and possibly early Saturday morning. More details in the video below…

Russell Co. unemployment rate increases to 5.3%

Friday, December 2 by Derek Aaron

The unemployment rate in Russell County increased 0.8 percent from September to October, according to new data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Russell County’s unemployment rate comes in at 5.3 percent, which is tied […]

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Impact of raises on sheriff, county budgets; Polston said pay increases are necessary to attract and retain employees

Local voter registration increases from last year

Unemployment increases in Russell County, Lake Cumberland area

Russell Springs approves new water, sewer increases ; attorney says increases were necessary

Postal service proposing price increases for next year

Jamestown Council approves rate increases on water & sewer

Severe Weather Threat Increases Later Today

Severe Weather Threat Increases Late Tonight and Early Tomorrow

Severe Weather Threat Increases Late this Week

Russell Co. unemployment rate increases to 5.3%

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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