State road crews have completed snow and ice operations

Thursday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (Feb. 20, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 crews have completed their snow and ice operations following the recent winter storm. Since Tuesday, crews have worked around the clock to […]

Local state of emergency declared after flooding

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum has declared a local state of emergency following this weekend’s flooding. The declaration was made yesterday and is in effect for an undetermined period. The declaration directs the local […]

RCHS swimmers competing at state this weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

16 Russell County swimmers will compete in the first round of state competition this weekend. On the girls side: Blair Brumett, Marlei DeVore, Laila Hammond, Haylyn Pierce, Madeline Prater, Tenley Rixon, Alexa Stephens, and Raegann Stephens. On the boys side: Daniel Blakey, Ethan Coe,... Read More.

Senate approves bill to lower state income tax

Wednesday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Senate approved a bill yesterday that will lower the state income tax from 4 percent to 3.5 percent. House Bill 1 passed through the Senate yesterday by a 34-3 vote. If signed by […]

Local gas prices slightly higher than state average

Saturday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

Local gas prices are slightly higher than state average, according to AAA. The average price of gas in Russell County comes in at $2.81, with the state average coming in at $2.79. Russell County prices […]

State to begin accepting tax returns on Monday; state will pause operations for two weeks in February and March

Friday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Revenue will begin accepting state individual income tax returns on Monday, and will begin processing returns the same day. This year, Kentuckians are encouraged to file early to avoid processing delays. […]

How does Russell County compare to area schools on last year’s state assessments?

Thursday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Education recently launched its Kentucky School Report Card examining data from last year’s state assessment. Schools are given one of five color ratings. Red is the lowest rating given to a […]

KY Education Commissioner asking state for more NTI days

Tuesday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher is asking state legislators to grant school districts more Non-Traditional Instruction, or NTI, days to be able to use for at-home learning in situations such as inclement weather or other […]

Sheriff, State Rep want to name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of Deputy Phipps

Thursday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told the Russell County Fiscal Court this week he has been working with State Rep. Josh Branscum on naming Highway 127 in Russell County the “Deputy Sheriff Joshua Phipps Memorial […]

Russell County only one in state to see unemployment drop in November

Tuesday, January 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell County was the only county in Kentucky to see the unemployment rate decrease during the month of November. According to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, 119 of Kentucky’s 120 counties saw an increase in […]

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State road crews have completed snow and ice operations

Local state of emergency declared after flooding

RCHS swimmers competing at state this weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Senate approves bill to lower state income tax

Local gas prices slightly higher than state average

State to begin accepting tax returns on Monday; state will pause operations for two weeks in February and March

How does Russell County compare to area schools on last year’s state assessments?

KY Education Commissioner asking state for more NTI days

Sheriff, State Rep want to name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of Deputy Phipps

Russell County only one in state to see unemployment drop in November

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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