Comer Opposes Proposed Vehicle Pass Fee at Kendall Recreation Area

Saturday, October 24 by WJRS Staff

Congressman James Comer is opposing a proposal to charge a vehicle pass fee at the Kendall Recreation Area near Wolf Creek Dam beginning in 2027. The proposal by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has […]

Convenience Store and Restaurant Proposed for Former Hardee’s Site in Jamestown

Tuesday, August 18 by WJRS Staff

A new convenience store and restaurant could soon be coming to North Main Street in Jamestown. The Jamestown City Council purchased the former Hardee’s property back in February. Since then, Mayor Regena Hinton has been […]

Slight Property Tax Rate Decrease Proposed for Russell County Schools

Tuesday, August 18 by WJRS Staff

Tax rates in the Russell County School District are expected to remain mostly unchanged, with a slight decrease proposed for real property. The rates recommended by Superintendent Michael Ford were unanimously approved by the school […]

New proposed football district would have Russell County heading east | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

The new draft proposal for high school football districts in Kentucky next year includes major changes for Russell County. Under the proposal, Russell County would remain in Class 4A but would now be in a 5-team district that includes Corbin, Harlan County, Wayne County... Read More.

Drug courts could be at risk of shutting down due to funding cuts in proposed state budget

Tuesday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

Concerns are rising about the future of drug courts across the state as the proposed state budget significantly cuts funding for specialty courts. House Bill 504 would underfund court operations by a little over $14 […]

Legislation proposed to expand access to Pre-K education

Wednesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

Legislation is being proposed in Frankfort that would expand access to Pre-K education for Kentucky families and children. House Bills 574 and 572 are companion bills aimed at expanding Pre-K for 4-year-olds. Representative Anne Gay […]

Local business leaders hear about proposed roundabout project on 127

Wednesday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

Roundabouts were the topic of discussion at yesterday’s Russell County Chamber of Commerce meeting. Local business leaders heard from Jeff Dick with the Kentucky District 8 Transportation Office. In 2025, there were 57 traffic accidents […]

Hands-free driving legislation proposed for 2026

Thursday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

A bill expected to be filed during the Kentucky legislative session beginning in January would require hands-free technology for cellphones to be used while driving. Under the Phone Down Kentucky Act, drivers would be prohibited […]

Fiscal court hears from citizens on proposed solar farm, first reading of ordinance expected at next meeting

Tuesday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court heard from several citizens regarding a proposed solar farm in the county at yesterday’s meeting. For about 45 minutes, local residents expressed concerns about the proposed solar farm and battery […]

Several local residents express opposition to proposed solar farm project

Monday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

Several local residents are expressing opposition to a proposed solar farm project near Old Sano Road and Bottoms Road. A company named Round Trip LLC is proposing to construct and operate a solar and battery […]

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Comer Opposes Proposed Vehicle Pass Fee at Kendall Recreation Area

Convenience Store and Restaurant Proposed for Former Hardee’s Site in Jamestown

Slight Property Tax Rate Decrease Proposed for Russell County Schools

New proposed football district would have Russell County heading east | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Drug courts could be at risk of shutting down due to funding cuts in proposed state budget

Legislation proposed to expand access to Pre-K education

Local business leaders hear about proposed roundabout project on 127

Hands-free driving legislation proposed for 2026

Fiscal court hears from citizens on proposed solar farm, first reading of ordinance expected at next meeting

Several local residents express opposition to proposed solar farm project

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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