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Local farmers can apply for assistance due to ongoing drought conditions through the Farm Service Agency office in Columbia. The Livestock Forage Disaster Program, administered by the Farm Service Agency, provides financial support to livestock […]

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly luncheon tomorrow at the new SEED Academy located on French Valley Road. The luncheon will serve as an unveiling for the new facility, which will […]

The City of Columbia is set to consider a moratorium on data centers within the city limits. The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission will meet today to discuss a possible moratorium, with the city council […]

A Jamestown man was arrested early this morning on a drug trafficking charge. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested 53-year-old David Reeder. He was charged with trafficking in over 2 grams of methamphetamine. Reeder was […]

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission is set to consider several major hunting regulation changes during its meeting Friday morning at the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort. The meeting begins at 8:30 […]

A Columbia man is facing multiple charges after allegedly making a false hostage report and assaulting a law enforcement officer Thursday afternoon. Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy says 30-year-old Zachery Ballou was arrested around 4:45 […]

Authorities in Pulaski County report three felony drug-related arrests over the past two days.   At approximately 11:30 Wednesday night, Kentucky State Police and Somerset Police arrested 38-year-old Ryan Jones of Somerset. Jones was charged […]

A major employer in Somerset-Pulaski County is growing again. Hendrickson Trailer has announced a 13-million-dollar expansion of its manufacturing facility at the Valley Oak Commerce Complex. The multi-phase project will add 15-thousand square feet and […]

Wrapping up our look at how Russell County Shooting Sports performed in the Cumberland County competition, today we look at how Russell County’s 15-18 year old age group performed. Sarah Grider 2nd Place — Bare […]

Russell County Public Library is focusing on continuing to improve its collections. Russell County Library Director Cody Gabehart spoke to WJRS News about the improvements that are underway. For more information about library programs and […]