Hospital board to hold special-called meeting today
A special-called meeting of the Russell County Hospital Board of Directors will be held today at 4 p.m. in the Duo Broadband Board Room in Jamestown. The lone item on the agenda is an executive […]
Year: 2022
Avery Corbin Smith, age 79, of Russell Springs
Avery Corbin Smith, age 79, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, March 01 2022 at his residence. He was born on Saturday, August 29 1942, in Russell Springs, KY. He was the son of: […]
Redistricting in county fiscal court races delayed
A bill that would postpone redistricting for county fiscal court races until next year was signed into law by Governor Andy Beshear. State law mandates fiscal courts to reapportion their districts for the election in […]
OPINION: Time to legalize sports betting in Kentucky | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
This opinion piece was written by Jeff Moreland, Regional Editor for Bluegrass NewsMedia, and is being reprinted with permission from the author. You can find the original piece here. Kentuckians could get another shot at sports betting if one legislator has his way, and... Read More.
Read Across Russell County planned for later this month
Read Across Russell County will be taking place later this month. The Russell County Education Association and the Russell County Public Library are planning to host the event on March 29, with face painting, photo […]
Regular state audit finds no issues with Russell County Sheriff’s Office
State Auditor Mike Harmon’s office released the Sheriff’s Settlement – 2020 Taxes regular audit results this week, noting no instances of noncompliance and no matters over internal controls for the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. The […]
School board takes up several athletics-related items
The Russell County Board of Education took up several athletics-related items at their regular monthly meeting earlier this week. Superintendent Michael Ford broke down the action taken for WJRS NEWS… The school board also unanimously […]
Constable reform bill advances off House floor; NIL update in Frankfort
Legislation was discussed in Frankfort this week that would greatly impact newly elected constables in the state. Here’s Keith West for WJRS NEWS… Also, name, image and likeness legislation has continued to be a hot […]
KY Capitol Dome, Governor’s Mansion lit blue and yellow in support of Ukraine
The dome of the Kentucky State Capitol was lit blue and the front of the Governor’s Mansion yellow Tuesday night and will be again tonight as a show of support for the people of Ukraine, […]
RCH Board of Directors to hold special-called meeting Thursday
A special-called meeting of the Russell County Hospital Board of Directors has been scheduled for Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at 4 p.m. in the Duo Broadband Board Room. The lone item on the agenda is […]