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Russell County unemployment below 4 percent in April

Russell County’s unemployment rate was below 4 percent in the month of April, according to the latest data from KY Stats. Russell County’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, the third-lowest in the Lake Cumberland area. […]

Local businesses receive 100 percent on health inspections

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department has released its latest round of health inspections from local restaurants and retail businesses. Dollar General Market in Jamestown, Five Star, A.V. Food Mart on West Steve Wariner Drive, […]

Local unemployment decreases nearly 2 percent in December

Russell County’s unemployment rate decreased nearly 2 percent in December. The Kentucky Center for Statistics reported a local unemployment rate of 3.3 percent in December, down from 5.2 percent in December 2024. Russell County’s unemployment […]

About 65 percent of 127 project is complete

About 65 percent of the Highway 127 project between Russell County and Clinton County has been completed. Amber Hale with the District 8 Transportation Cabinet Office was on Community Conversation on WJRS yesterday and provided […]

Russell County unemployment up more than 1 percent

Russell County’s unemployment rate rose by more than one percent last month, according to data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Russell County’s unemployment rate in the month of October came in at 6 percent, […]