Articles by Zac Oakes

Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer was excited to announce to the city council Thursday evening that the council will vote on a proposed tax decrease month. Shearer said this is the first time in six years […]

Bassmaster Tournaments expected to bring in huge crowds to Russell County

Bassmaster is the World Leader in Bass Fishing events, and the Bassmaster Tournaments represent every level of fishing competition – from Junior & High School all the way up to the Elite, Academy Sports Bassmaster […]

New state unemployment report released

Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary August 2020 unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC). The preliminary August 2020 jobless rate […]

LCDHD COVID report for Wednesday, Sept. 16

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.97%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 67 deaths resulting in a 2.7% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]

September 16, 2020 Zac Oakes

KHSAA provides update on high school basketball

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Board of Controllers held a meeting this morning and one of the topics was the beginning of high school basketball in Kentucky. The board voted to approve a […]

September 16, 2020 Zac Oakes

Tourism officials say Labor Day weekend was successful locally

Local tourism officials say the Labor Day weekend earlier this month was a success, with local lodging businesses reporting that they were filled for the weekend as many travelers came into town to visit […]

September 16, 2020 Zac Oakes

WJRS News

Kentucky Blood Center testing for COVID-19 antibodies

From now until Oct. 3, blood donations made through the Kentucky Blood Center can be tested for COVID-19 antibodies, which could have the potential to save even more lives. “Testing for antibodies will help us […]

September 15, 2020 Zac Oakes

COVID-19 report for Tuesday, Sept. 15

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.97%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 67 deaths resulting in a 2.7% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]

September 15, 2020 Zac Oakes

Polston reminds property owners of upcoming property tax bills; provides monthly sheriff’s office report

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston is reminding Russell County property owners that property tax bills are set to be mailed out at the end of the month. Payments can be made at the sheriff’s office, […]

September 15, 2020 Zac Oakes

State officials warn of election-related scams

Secretary of State Michael Adams and Attorney General Daniel Cameron announce two election scams aimed at Kentuckians. In one, Kentuckians are receiving letters from a group called the “Center for Voter Information,” pushing them to […]