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Bill would open up funds to reimburse firefighters for cancer screenings

Saturday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature would open up funds to be used for firefighters to be reimbursed for cancer screenings. Keith West files this report from Frankfort on the bill. Stay […]

Russell Springs holds first reading of new water and sewer rates

Friday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council held the first reading of proposed new water and sewer rates in light of recent increases to wholesale rates from the City of Jamestown. Russell Springs is facing a 31.5 […]

Hires for principals at JES, RCMS expected in late spring

Friday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education met in special session yesterday afternoon. The board approved a contract for interim middle school principal Keith Ellis at the meeting. While Ellis serves in the interim, Superintendent Michael […]

Russell County Schools selected for Workforce Readiness mini grant

Friday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools was selected for a workforce readiness mini grant. The Kentucky Advising Academy recently awarded mini grants reimbursable up to $5,000 to 17 Kentucky schools, with Russell County High School being selected. According […]

Columbia man arrested following child abuse investigation

Friday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

A Columbia man was arrested yesterday following a child abuse investigation in neighboring Adair County. According to Columbia Police, 19-year-old Steven Powell is charged with criminal abuse first degree involving a child under 12, but […]

Bill would create alert for missing adults

Friday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

A bill presented in the Kentucky Legislature would create an alert system for adults who have gone missing, similar to how Amber Alerts work for missing children. Senate Bill 45 has been presented with the […]

Two Jamestown women arrested on drug charges

Thursday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

Two Jamestown women were arrested on drug charges yesterday evening by Kentucky State Police. According to reports, 40-year-old Theresa Grant and 36-year-old Nikki Montgomery were arrested by Kentucky State Police and charged with possession of […]

Foothills Academy in Clinton County reported to be “temporarily closed”

Thursday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

The Foothills Academy in Clinton County is reported to be temporarily closed. The Foothills Academy has been a licensed residential home for young men for more than 20 years, with a school that served as […]

Commodity distribution is today

Thursday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

Today is the monthly commodity distribution. Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be giving out commodities at the Russell County Fairgrounds beginning […]

Bill aims to provide financial assistance for relatives providing foster care

Thursday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

A bill that aims to provide financial assistance for relatives providing foster care to children is making its way through the Kentucky legislature. Charles Baglan files this report from Frankfort. Stay tuned to WJRS News […]