Month: February 2024

Russell County Schools officials say a high school student sent out messages threatening a school shooting, although officials also told WJRS News they believe the messages were not a credible threat. School officials became aware […]

The Jamestown City Council approved the new interlocal 911 agreement at last week’s city council meeting. The new agreement, which was approved by the council with a unanimous vote, is a five-year agreement in which […]

The Russell County Fiscal Court voted last week to provide funds for the Duo Broadband project in Jabez. Duo Broadband is currently in the midst of a large-scale project in Jabez totaling more than $6 […]

A pair of bills filed in the Kentucky Legislature would create an automatic expungement process for people convicted of certain misdemeanor and Class D felonies. The bill would not cover violent crimes, sexual crimes, and […]

The spring wildfire hazard season is here. Spring fire season began last week and runs through April 30th, according to the Kentucky Division of Forestry.. There is to be no burning except between the hours […]

The exploration of updates or changes to the Russell County Industrial Development Authority board is expected to move forward following last week’s meeting of the Jamestown City Council. No formal resolution was adopted like what […]