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Firefighters called out to Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia

Thursday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

Firefighters in neighboring Adair County were called out to Summit Manor Nursing Home yesterday afternoon. Firefighters were called out just after 2:00 to what is being reported as a small fire in a light fixture […]

RC Schools receive $100K grant for preschool education bus

Wednesday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools is the recipient of a $100,000 grant that will provide an education bus that school officials say will make a major impact for the children of Russell County. WJRS News spoke with […]

RCPL to host local educators for new exhibit

Wednesday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library will be hosting an event for local educators to learn more about the new Science in Play to Go exhibit. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield spoke more about the Educator Night. […]

Clinton County residents affected by water issues

Wednesday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

Residents in neighboring Clinton County are affected by water issues. The city of Albany and Clinton County are experiencing water shortages due to broken waterlines following recent winter weather. Some residents in the area tell […]

Bill in KY Legislature aims to help address mental health issues for veterans

Wednesday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature aims to help address the issue of mental health for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Keith West files this report from Frankfort. Stay tuned to […]

Russell County, other area schools returning to classrooms today

Wednesday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

With road conditions improved, Russell County Schools, along with several other area schools, will return to the classroom for the first time in more than a week today. Russell County, Adair County, Casey County, and […]

Woodland Farms Foundation to supply money for students to use at book fairs

Tuesday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools made a big announcement at last night’s board of education meeting. The Woodland Farms Foundation will be supplying money for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade to be able to use at […]

More than 40 dogs saved from ‘deplorable conditions’ in Casey County

Tuesday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

More than 40 dogs were rescued from what is being described as deplorable conditions in neighboring Casey County. The nonprofit Animal Rescue Corps was called in for what is being referred to as Operation Frozen […]

Anderson honored for 37 years of service to Jamestown

Tuesday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

A long-time employee of the City of Jamestown was recognized at last week’s city council meeting. Dale Anderson was recognized by Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton and the city council to kick off last week’s meeting. […]

Adair judge executive cancels fiscal court meeting over reported threat; sheriff says he’s not heard of any threat

Tuesday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

In an odd turn of events in neighboring Adair County, Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant has canceled the regular called meeting of the Adair Fiscal Court for tonight. Bryant cited “some threats and safety issues” […]