Month: February 2021

The Russell County Public Library announces the launch of The Achieve Network – a hotspot and laptop lending program for individuals seeking to achieve employment, education, and personal goals in the comfort and convenience of […]

There is no school in Russell County today due to the President’s Day holiday. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the school district is monitoring winter storm activity and said a decision about classes […]

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 6.87%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 342 deaths resulting in a 1.75% mortality rate (about 1 in 57) among known […]

In anticipation of inclement weather, the COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for Monday, February 15th in Russell, Pulaski and Taylor counties will be rescheduled to Monday, February 22nd. If you are scheduled for Monday the 15th, […]

An early morning fire Sunday totally destroyed a Jamestown workshop and garage, and resulted in minor damage to a nearby residence. Jamestown Fire Chief Jeff Landers told WJRS NEWS his department was called out about […]

A Winter Storm Warning will go into effect for the Lake Cumberland Region at 6:00 pm this evening. We are continuing to watch this winter storm that will impact the area late tonight and into […]

This Week at the State Capitol FRANKFORT — With the Senate and House convening three days, it was a week short on workdays but long on action. The mid-point of the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2021 […]