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Wolford says school buses are safe way for students to get to and leave school

Wednesday, August 21 by Zac Oakes

As school gets underway today, WJRS News recently spoke with Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford about bus transportation. Wolford told WJRS News there are many reasons why school buses are a very safe […]

Three Russell County residents indicted in Adair County

Wednesday, August 21 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County residents were recently indicted by an Adair County grand jury. Those indicted included the following individuals: James R. Grantham, of Russell Springs, charged with four counts of sexual abuse first degree and […]

KSP asking for public’s help with investigation into fatal crash involving child and police officer

Wednesday, August 21 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police is seeking the public’s help with the ongoing investigation into a fatal accident this past weekend involving a child and an off-duty police officer in Pulaski County. The Kentucky State Police Critical […]

Community blood drive is tomorrow

Wednesday, August 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Community Blood Drive will take place tomorrow. The blood drive will take place tomorrow from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room. All donors will receive a […]

School board lowers real estate tax rate

Tuesday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education voted to lower its real estate tax rate at yesterday’s board meeting. The board voted unanimously to approve a slight lowering of the tax rate. WJRS News spoke with […]

Russell County Schools will have resource officer at each school

Tuesday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

While several school districts across the state struggle to find school resource officers, that isn’t an issue in Russell County. Russell County Schools Director of School Safety Jackie Grider spoke to WJRS News and said […]

School Transportation Director urges public to be cautious, patient as students return to school tomorrow

Tuesday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford is reminding the public to be cautious and patient with tomorrow being the first day of school in Russell County. Wolford told WJRS News that as buses hit […]

Jamestown Water employee recognized; city seeking grant funds to make change at facility

Tuesday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Water treatment facility was a topic of conversation at last week’s city council meeting. The council passed a resolution to seek grant funding to change the chemicals used in the water treatment process, […]

Man charged with shooting, killing neighbor in Pulaski County

Tuesday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

A man is charged with murder in neighboring Pulaski County after authorities say he shot and killed his neighbor. Police say 50-year-old Kevin Jasgarszewski was arrested after attempting to flee the scene in his vehicle. […]

Russell County Schools bus drivers drive 2,500 miles per day during school year

Monday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

With the new school year starting this week, the school district’s transportation department is preparing to get buses rolling along the county’s roadways. Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford spoke to WJRS News about […]