Local gas prices middle of the pack in area
Local gas prices are in the middle of the pack in the area. According to AAA’s price tracker, the average price of gas in Russell County sits at $3.22 following the Thanksgiving Holiday. Looking at […]
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RCH to have Somerset cardiologist hold local clinic
Russell County Hospital has contracted to have a Somerset cardiologist hold clinic in Russell County. WJRS NEWS talked with Hospital CEO Scott Thompson about the new endeavor…
Local offices and schools closed for Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving holiday brings a number of closings across the county. This includes the city halls in Jamestown and Russell Springs, the Russell County Circuit Clerk’s office and the Russell County Courthouse, which will all […]
Smoke and haze from nearby fires fill local skies
Smoke from nearby wildfires enveloped skies over Russell County and surrounding areas earlier this week, according to officials. A wildfire burning in a remote area of Rockcastle County led to the hazy conditions. Mount Vernon […]
Adair County man arrested for allegedly setting fire at local business
A Columbia man was arrested yesterday evening after he allegedly set a fire at a local business in Columbia. According to Columbia Police, an investigation began after surveillance footage captured a man setting a fire […]
Local school attendance numbers slightly low but still OK
Local school attendance numbers are slightly low, but still OK, according to Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford. District attendance on Monday was at 91.3 percent. Only one school, Russell County Middle School, was below […]
Library to host event for local writers, artists, musicians on Saturday
The Russell County Public Library will host an event for local writers, artists and musicians on Saturday. The BAM! event at the Russell County Public Library will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. until […]
Local deer hunters eyeing start of modern gun season
The modern gun deer season opens in less than two weeks and is timed to start with the peak of breeding activity, known as the rut, according to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. […]
Local water projects to receive more state funding
Both the city of Jamestown and the city of Russell Springs have received more than $1 million combined in funding from the state’s Cleaner Water Program to go toward a couple of ongoing projects. Jamestown […]
Local blood drive to be held tomorrow
The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place tomorrow. The blood drive will take place at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All donors will receive a free […]