Year: 2023

As the General Assembly’s short session continues, it is expected that medical marijuana will be taken up by state legislators at some point. State Rep. Nima Kulkarni, a Democrat who represents a portion of Jefferson […]

Football fans across the country are gearing up for America’s most-watched sporting event, Super Bowl LVII, on Sunday, February 12. Fans are reminded not to let the dangers of drunken driving ruin their celebrations. “Don’t […]

South Kentucky RECC will be awarding up to 12, $1,000 scholarships to seniors from Russell, Adair, Casey, Clinton, Pulaski, Lincoln, McCreary Central, Somerset, Somerset Christian, Southwestern, and Wayne County High Schools, as well as one […]

Russell County has been awarded federal funding through the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Russell County’s allotment of $6,324 is meant to […]

With a 30-5 vote, the State Senate on Wednesday approved House Bill 1, which would reduce the state’s income tax rate, after supporters and opponents shared impassioned speeches on the chamber floor. Charles Baglan files […]

The Russell County Board of Education moved forward with the construction of new tennis courts at a special-called board meeting Wednesday afternoon. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News some details.

A Jamestown man was arrested earlier this week on charges of strangulation and assault. According to jail records, 26-year-old Dakota Crabtree was arrested by Jamestown Police Tuesday evening and charged with strangulation second degree and […]