Month: June 2025

Russell County continues to be in contention for a major grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. The fiscal court recently applied for a grant that would provide seed funding to launch a comprehensive recycling program […]

At least two county magistrates have told WJRS news they will support an ordinance which would permit ATVs and side-by-side vehicles to be operated on roadways within the county.  First district Magistrate Terry Waddell and […]

The Kentucky Men’s Basketball team will be hosting a camp at Russell County High School tomorrow. The camp has already reached its maximum registration, as 125 kids ages 7-17 will participate with Head Coach Mark […]

A new law set to go in effect next week will allow certain ATVs and side-by-sides to be street-legal. Senate Bill 63 allows street-legal special-purpose vehicles, like a side-by-side, to be operated on the highway. […]

The Russell County Board of Education approved the addition of another teacher for the school district’s English Language Learner program at this week’s board meeting. The new teacher will serve as a specialist for students […]

The Jamestown City Council will meet this evening. The meeting will take place at City Hall at 6 p.m. Council meetings are open to the public. We’ll have more from the meeting on tomorrow’s local […]

The Russell Springs Police Department released its May activity report. The department reported 445 calls for service and 33 total arrests. The department reported 58 traffic stops with 1 alcohol-related arrest and 6 drug-related arrests. […]