First day of school just 3 weeks away
The first day of school in Russell County is rapidly approaching. Students will return from summer break in just three weeks with the first day of school scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 16. Open houses for […]
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Russell County reports just 3 new COVID cases; Wayne Co. highest in region with 25
There were three new COVID-19 cases in Russell County this week, a decrease of one from last week’s total of four, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Looking at other counties in the […]
Annual ‘Kevin’s Kids’ Concert just over a week away
Russell County’s businesses and citizens are coming together to empower the next generation, according to Kevin Williams, founder of Kevin’s Kids. Williams is a native of Russell County who continues to tour and record music […]
Just 10 days remain in Frankfort for state legislators
Legislators can see the light at the end of the tunnel as they near the end of this year’s short session in Frankfort. Charles Baglan recaps last week at the state capitol for WJRS NEWS…
Legislative session just over a 1/3 finished
The 2023 legislative session is just over a third of the way through with bill filing deadlines looming. Charles Baglan recaps last week’s action in Frankfort in this report for WJRS NEWS…
Christmas on the Square just one week away
The annual Russell County Celebrates Christmas on the Square in Jamestown will be taking place in just one week. The 6th annual event is scheduled for Friday, December 2 from 5-8 p.m. The event will […]
Early voting now just a week away
Early in-person voting for the November general election begins one week from today. Early voting will take place November 3, 4, and 5 at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 8 a.m. to 5 […]
Youth hunters take just 16 deer locally; other nearby county results higher
Russell County youth deer hunters harvested a total of 16 whitetail deer over this past weekend’s youth-only gun season, an opportunity to get children into the outdoors before modern firearm season begins next month. That […]
Russell County reports just 24 new COVID cases this week
The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported 24 new COVID cases in Russell County this week, down from 37 cases a week ago. Neighboring Wayne County recorded the highest number of COVID cases in the […]
Just a couple days left to pre-register for LC Cleanup this weekend
There are just a couple days left to pre-register for this coming Saturday’s Lake Cumberland Cleanup. This year’s cleanup, organized by PRIDE and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is this Saturday from 8 a.m. […]