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  • [ August 18, 2026 ] Air Methods Hosts Safety Training for Russell County First Responders WJRS News
  • [ August 18, 2026 ] From Petition to Treatment: Help Available Through Casey’s Law WJRS News
  • [ August 18, 2026 ] Somerset Man Arrested Following Investigation into AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Images WJRS News
  • [ August 18, 2026 ] Convenience Store and Restaurant Proposed for Former Hardee’s Site in Jamestown WJRS News
  • [ August 17, 2026 ] Slight Property Tax Rate Decrease Proposed for Russell County Schools WJRS News
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Air Methods Hosts Safety Training for Russell County First Responders

August 18, 2026 WJRS Staff

More than three dozen local first responders took part in a landing-zone safety and security training Tuesday evening at the Russell County Airport. The two-hour session was hosted by Air Methods, which operates Air Methods […]

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From Petition to Treatment: Help Available Through Casey’s Law

August 18, 2026 WJRS Staff

In the second and final part of our special report, Russell County Opioid Liaison Jennifer Knifley explains how she helps families navigate the Casey’s Law process, locate treatment and overcome the stigma surrounding addiction. Knifley […]

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Somerset Man Arrested Following Investigation into AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Images

August 18, 2026 WJRS Staff

Pulaski County authorities have arrested a Somerset man following an investigation into alleged computer-generated child sexual abuse images. Sheriff Bobby Jones says 19-year-old Dylan J. Bill was arrested shortly after 1 a.m. August 18 and […]

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Convenience Store and Restaurant Proposed for Former Hardee’s Site in Jamestown

August 18, 2026 WJRS Staff

A new convenience store and restaurant could soon be coming to North Main Street in Jamestown. The Jamestown City Council purchased the former Hardee’s property back in February. Since then, Mayor Regena Hinton has been […]

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Slight Property Tax Rate Decrease Proposed for Russell County Schools

August 17, 2026 WJRS Staff

Tax rates in the Russell County School District are expected to remain mostly unchanged, with a slight decrease proposed for real property. The rates recommended by Superintendent Michael Ford were unanimously approved by the school […]

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Diverse Community Group Creates “Portrait of a Learner”

August 17, 2026 WJRS Staff

Russell County Schools has launched a new initiative aimed at identifying the skills and qualities students should develop before graduation. Superintendent Michael Ford says the district’s “Portrait of a Learner” was created through the work […]

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School Board Honors Two FFA State Champions

August 17, 2026 WJRS Staff

Congratulations to RCHS senior FFA member Piper Garmon and RCHS alumna Kendall Melton! 🎉 Both were recognized as State Champions in Public Speaking during Monday evening’s Russell County Board of Education meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford […]

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Russell County School Board Recognizes Preschool Teachers and Assistants

August 17, 2026 WJRS Staff

Nearly a dozen preschool teachers and instructional assistants were honored during Monday evening’s Russell County School Board meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford presented certificates recognizing their work after the preschool programs at all three district elementary […]

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Casey’s Law Offers Lifeline for Families Facing Addiction

August 17, 2026 WJRS Staff

A Kentucky law gives families and friends a legal path to help a loved one battling addiction—even when that person refuses treatment. Casey’s Law is named for Matthew Casey Wethington, who began experimenting with drugs […]

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Albany Teen Crowned National Winner at America’s International Miss Pageant

August 16, 2026 WJRS Staff

Jersie Smith of Albany was crowned 2026 America’s International Teen during the America’s International Miss Scholarship Pageant on Sunday. The national pageant was held August 14–16 in Pigeon Forge. America’s International Miss was established in […]

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