Month: May 2023

Voting in Kentucky Living’s 14th annual Best in Kentucky awards began this week with Lake Cumberland in the running for “Best Water Tourism Spot”. Lake Cumberland is facing off against Green River Lake State Park […]

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams is projecting a somewhat low voter turnout for the upcoming May primary. Adams said in a recent interview that he projects voter turnout to be around 15 percent for […]

First National Bank recently hosted their 38th annual Hall of Fame Banquet at the Russell County Schools ANC. High school senior recipients were selected by their club sponsor for their dedication and contribution made to […]

The city of Liberty in neighboring Casey County has received $210,566 for construction of a new 8-acre park. The park construction is one of 37 projects around the state that will enhance accessibility and upgrade […]

The Kentucky State Police is now accepting applications from Kentuckians interested in joining the law enforcement agency. Individuals accepted to join Cadet Class 104, which is slated to begin in January 2024, will earn $65,000 […]

The monthly commodity distribution is happening today at the Russell County Fairgrounds. Commodities will be given out beginning between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., until all commodities are passed out. Attendees are asked to enter […]

As an update to a story we brought to you on local news last week regarding the solar project in the Mount Olive community of Russell County, WJRS News spoke with Carolina Solar CEO Carson […]

A flood damage rehabilitation project below Wolf Creek Dam that was initially supposed to be completed this spring has now been pushed back, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Corps officials now say […]

In-person, excused absentee voting for the May Primary Election is set to begin today. Voting for those with a valid absentee excuse will be available beginning today through next Wednesday, May 10. In-person absentee voting […]