Bruce Neal Phelps, 90, of Russell Springs
Bruce Neal Phelps, 90, of Russell Springs, died Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Jewel Place Senior Living in Madison, Indiana. Born on February 1, 1936, in Russell County, he was the son of the late […]
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Hear Superintendent Ford’s Full Message on Russell County School Ratings
Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford discusses the district’s newly released school ratings, highlighting successes, areas for improvement and upcoming changes to Kentucky’s accountability system. WJRS NEWS is sharing his complete message here so you […]
Jamestown Council Approves Police Purchases, Doubles Firefighter Stipends
The Jamestown City Council approved tax rates, increased stipends for volunteer firefighters and authorized more than $12,000 in police purchases during Thursday night’s meeting. The council unanimously approved the city’s ad valorem taxes on real […]
Jamestown Council Approves Sale of Former Hardee’s Property
The Jamestown City Council voted unanimously Thursday evening to sell the former Hardee’s property on North Main Street to businessman Roy Patel for $135,000. During the council’s regular monthly meeting, Mayor Regena Hinton said she […]
120-Unit Hotel Development Planned for Russell Springs
A new, 120-unit hotel development is planned for Russell Springs, following an agreement between the city and a Bowling Green-based development group. Jeramy Coffey, economic development director for the City of Russell Springs, talked with […]
Russell County Schools Receive Latest State Accountability Ratings
Two Russell County schools earned green overall ratings, while three received yellow ratings in the latest school accountability results released today by the Kentucky Department of Education and the Russell County School District. The results […]
RCMS Teacher Jason Davidson Honored for Excellence in Holocaust Education
Russell County Middle School teacher Jason Davidson has received a prestigious honor recognizing his dedication to Holocaust education and teaching students important lessons about history and humanity. Davidson, affectionately known as “Mr. D,” was honored […]
From Driver to Director: Shepherd Looks Back on EMS Career
Russell County EMS Director Charles Shepherd is preparing to close another chapter in a career of service spanning more than three decades. As WJRS NEWS reported Wednesday, Shepherd has announced he will retire in mid-January. […]
Fiscal Court Approves Road Funding and Other Transfers
The Russell County Fiscal Court unanimously approved several fund transfers during its meeting Monday morning, including funding for local road projects. Each measure received the support of all four magistrates in attendance. Magistrate Zach Wilson […]
RCEMS Director Charles Shepherd Plans January Retirement
Russell County EMS Director Charles Shepherd has notified the EMS Board of his intent to retire in January. Board chairman Jeremy Coffey confirmed Shepherd’s pending retirement to WJRS NEWS. The EMS Board held its regular […]