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School board sets tax rates

The Russell County Board of Education set its tax rates for the coming year at its meeting this week. The board approved a reduction to the property tax rate, while leaving other tax rates unchanged. […]

KY Dept. of Revenue sets 23-24 Homestead Exemption

The Kentucky Department of Revenue has set the maximum homestead exemption at $46,350 for the 2023 and 2024 tax periods. By statute, the amount of the homestead exemption is recalculated every two years to adjust […]

County sets Trick-or-Treat Hours

Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson has announced trick-or-treating hours in the county. Trick-or-Treat in in Russell County will be from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31.  

County sets trick-or-treat for Saturday, October 30

The Russell County Fiscal Court set the county’s trick-or-treat hours for 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30. The hours coincide with Halloween festivities in both the City of Jamestown and the City of Russell Springs. […]

Revenue Cabinet Sets Homestead Exemption at $40,500

The Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) has set the maximum homestead exemption on real estate owned by qualified individuals at $40,500 for the 2021 and 2022 tax periods. By statute, the amount of the homestead […]

Kentucky sets new single-day record of COVID cases

From the office of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 19, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky set a new single-day record Thursday with 3,649 COVID-19 cases. Today, Gov. Beshear also reported 112 […]

County sets trick-or-treating hours

While things still seem to be a little up in the air about what festivities will be occurring on Halloween, Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson said last night that the county will set its […]