A drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinic will be set up today at the Russell County Auditorium/Natatorium Complex. The clinic will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. It will also be open the same […]
The Russell County Fiscal Court unanimously approved appointments to the tourism and extension boards at a meeting Monday evening. Michael Kennedy, general manager at State Dock, was appointed to the tourism board. Kennedy will fill […]
It’s been a busy few days for the Jamestown Fire Department. Fire Chief Jeff Landers told WJRS News firefighters with the department have been called out to multiple fires since last Friday. Fire crews were […]
By Jason E. Glass, Kentucky Commissioner of Education November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time for us to bring attention to the prevalence of homeless youth within Kentucky and create an awareness of […]
Good Monday morning, everyone. Hope all of you had a fantastic weekend, the weather sure cooperated as we had sunshine with temperatures in the 70s. Today will be much of the same with a mostly […]
Russell County Schools will remain virtual this week, and the situation will be reviewed at the end of the week, per Superintendent Michael Ford. At the time of the decision, Russell County was in the orange […]
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 7.17%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 85 deaths resulting in a 1.64% mortality rate (about 1 in 61) among known […]
The Russell County Fiscal Court will meet on Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the Russell County Courthouse. Below is the agenda for the meeting. WELCOME, PLEDGE & OPENING PRAYER MINUTES PAY BILLS DETENTION CENTER REPORT […]
Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 6.5%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 84 deaths resulting in a 1.71% mortality rate (about 1 in 58) among known […]
A Russell County teenager was flown from a scene reportedly off GV Hale Road Monday evening after an accidental shooting. Many details remain unknown, but WJRS News has confirmed with local law enforcement that a […]