Month: April 2021

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 […]

A Jamestown man was arrested on multiple charges, including fleeing police, on Wednesday. Charles Elkins, age 61 of Jamestown, was arrested by Trooper Harper from Kentucky State Police Post 15. Elkins is charged with operating […]

Four juveniles were involved in an automobile wreck Wednesday afternoon in the Fonthill community. One of the juveniles was flown from the scene to the University of Tennessee Hospital, and three others were transported to […]

Nearly 50 parents have expressed interest in their children participating in the SB 128 program, commonly referred to as the do-over year, for K-12 students. Data from the school district shows that parents of students […]

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.39%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 388 deaths resulting in a 1.78% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]

The Russell County School District is trying to gauge how much interest parents and students have in taking advantage of SB 128 (commonly referred to as the do-over bill). This bill will allow K-12 students […]

Human remains found in Hart County over the weekend belong to those of a Green County man who was reported missing in December, according to Kentucky State Police. The Kentucky State Police Post 3 have […]

The Dolly Parton Imagination Library, which provides a book each month to children under the age of five, is coming to Russell County. Russell County Library Director Lindsey Westerfield spoke to WJRS News about the […]

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.44%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 388 deaths resulting in a 1.79% mortality rate (about 1 in 56) among known […]