County votes to provide funding for Duo Broadband Jabez project

Tuesday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court voted last week to provide funds for the Duo Broadband project in Jabez. Duo Broadband is currently in the midst of a large-scale project in Jabez totaling more than $6 […]

School board votes to renew homeless grant position

Friday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education voted to renew a position at Russell County Middle School that helps homeless students with a wide array of issues. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about how […]

Fiscal court votes to pull time zone change petition, approves occupational tax change

Tuesday, March 14 by Zac Oakes

In a total turn from their vote almost one month ago, the Russell County Fiscal Court voted to rescind its petition to the federal government to move to the eastern time zone. Judge Executive Randy […]

Sports wagering bill passes in the House; Branscum votes against measure

Tuesday, March 14 by Derek Aaron

A House Bill allowing sports wagering in Kentucky passed the House of Representatives on Monday. It now moves to the Senate. Charles Baglan files this report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS… Rep. Josh […]

Fiscal court votes to move forward with occupational tax increase

Tuesday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court took the first step in moving forward with an increase in the county’s occupational tax at Monday night’s meeting. Magistrate Steve Richardson made the motion, which was unanimously approved by […]

Jamestown votes to lower city taxes

Friday, September 16 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council voted to lower city taxes at its meeting last night. Real and personal property will be taxed at 15.8 cents per $100 of assessed value. That’s down from 16.8 cents the […]

Russell Springs votes to lower tax rate

Wednesday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council voted unanimously to lower the city tax rate at a recent council meeting. The city tax rate on motor vehicles will be 17.7 cents per $100 of assessed value and […]

Jamestown votes to annex property into city

Thursday, September 8 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council held a special-called meeting Wednesday evening to annex a piece of property into the city. The property, referred to as Sonny’s Landing, is near Minit Mart and is owned by Jackie […]

School board votes to reconfigure youth services centers

Thursday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education voted to reconfigure the school district’s youth services centers at this week’s board meeting. The school district was approved for an additional Youth Service Center and funding for a […]

School board votes to remain mask optional

Tuesday, December 21 by Zac Oakes

Masks will remain optional in Russell County Schools for students, teachers, staff, and visitors. The board of education voted 4-1 at its meeting Monday night to keep the mask-optional policy that was adopted several weeks […]

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County votes to provide funding for Duo Broadband Jabez project

School board votes to renew homeless grant position

Fiscal court votes to pull time zone change petition, approves occupational tax change

Sports wagering bill passes in the House; Branscum votes against measure

Fiscal court votes to move forward with occupational tax increase

Jamestown votes to lower city taxes

Russell Springs votes to lower tax rate

Jamestown votes to annex property into city

School board votes to reconfigure youth services centers

School board votes to remain mask optional

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

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