Russell County School District Maintains Strong Financial Position; Board Approves 2026-27 Working Budget

Tuesday, September 22 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Board of Education unanimously adopted the school district’s working budget for the 2026–27 school year during its regular monthly meeting Monday morning. The budget must be submitted to the Kentucky Department of […]

RCPL working on new website design

Wednesday, June 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Public Library is working on a new website design. Library Director Cody Gabehart told WJRS News the main focus of the new website is patron usability. You can visit Russell County Public Library […]

Ty Bryant working to improve his game headed into senior season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Ty Bryant is coming off a memorable junior season for him even though Kentucky’s season was not what UK fans wanted. Bryant started all 12 games in 2025 and the junior earned all-Southeastern Conference second team honors after leading the team... Read More.

Brian Robinson working hard to earn playing time on UK defensive line | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Brian Robinson was one of the stars of Kentucky’s 2024 recruiting class. He was a unanimous four-star recruit that then recruiting coordinator Vince Marrow brought to Kentucky from Ohio. The 6-foot-4, 260-pound Robinson was ranked as the nation’s 79th best player... Read More.

City of Jamestown working to address water issue

Monday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown is working to address a water issue involving a leak with one of its barges. At last Thursday’s city council meeting, the council approved a motion to contact a company based […]

County working on possible lease for Rockhouse property

Wednesday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

The county is working with the owners of the Rockhouse property in Creelsboro to obtain a lease for the historic Russell County property. The Rockhouse property has been in the Goff family for generations. Russell […]

School board approves working budget

Thursday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved its working budget for the remainder of the school year at this week’s board meeting. The new budget includes revenues and expenses totaling around $30.5 million. The school […]

Sheriff’s office working to address issues identified in grant review

Tuesday, September 9 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is working to address issues identified in a recent federal review of a grant awarded through the U.S. Department of Justice. The sheriff’s office received more than $100,000 in federal […]

Russell County sees increase in number of people living and working in same county

Thursday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw an increase in the number of people who live and work in the county. The latest report uses data from 2022. That data shows Russell County saw a roughly 6.2 percent increase […]

County working on damaged road in Manntown area

Wednesday, April 2 by Zac Oakes

Judge Executive Randy Marcum said county road crews have been working on a damaged road in the Manntown area. The damage occurred from flooding that happened last month, causing the side of the road to […]

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Russell County School District Maintains Strong Financial Position; Board Approves 2026-27 Working Budget

RCPL working on new website design

Ty Bryant working to improve his game headed into senior season | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Brian Robinson working hard to earn playing time on UK defensive line | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

City of Jamestown working to address water issue

County working on possible lease for Rockhouse property

School board approves working budget

Sheriff’s office working to address issues identified in grant review

Russell County sees increase in number of people living and working in same county

County working on damaged road in Manntown area

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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