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Russell County unemployment drops in May

Russell County unemployment dropped in May 2021 compared to the year before. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020, Russell County recorded an unemployment rate of 15.1 percent. In May 2021, that […]

Russell County unemployment down drastically in April

As the economy took a massive hit at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russell County’s unemployment numbers hit a staggering 22.6 percent last April. With vaccines being rolled out and the economy regaining momentum […]

New unemployment work search requirements in effect

Work search requirements for people on unemployment insurance were reinstated yesterday in Kentucky. Anyone on unemployment will be required to search for work like they did before the pandemic, which involves reporting at least one […]

Russell County sees decrease in unemployment

Russell County saw a decrease in unemployment last month compared to the same time period last year, according to data released from the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Russell County’s unemployment rate was 6.3 […]

Regional offices set to reopen for unemployment help

Gov. Andy Beshear and Labor Cabinet Secretary Larry L. Roberts announced that in-person unemployment insurance (UI) services will open April 15 at more than a dozen regional Kentucky Career Centers (KCCs). KCC staff will be […]

Russell County sees slight unemployment increase

Russell County’s unemployment rate saw a slight increase in February, according to data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Russell County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.9 percent, a slight increase from 5.8 in February […]

Russell County unemployment drops in January

Unemployment in Russell County fell in January 2021, according to a new report from the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Russell County’s unemployment rate in January 2021 was 5.8 percent, down from 6.4 percent in January […]

Branscum’s unemployment bill passes through House

Frankfort, KY (March 3, 2021) The House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation that establishes criteria and procedures in which unemployment overpayment may be waived for situations when a recipient receives unemployment benefits that they did not qualify […]