Russell County selected as new pilot site for program aimed at diverting low-level offenders into treatment instead of jail

Tuesday, November 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County is one of seven counties to be selected as a new pilot site for a program aimed at diverting low-level offenders away from jail and into substance use disorder or mental health treatment. […]

County discusses ordinance aimed at helping control litter issues

Friday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court discussed a possible ordinance this week aimed at helping control litter issues along county roadways. The court discussed an ordinance that would require anyone hauling garbage, notably to the landfill, […]

School board approves program aimed at helping students eye care needs

Friday, March 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a program at its board meeting this week that aims to address student eye care needs. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News a breakdown of what the program […]

New bill aimed at crime prevention introduced in KY House

Thursday, January 11 by Zac Oakes

A new bill aimed at crime prevention was introduced in the Kentucky House of Representatives this week. Keith West files this report from the state capitol. Stay tuned to WJRS News for more updates from […]

School board approves positions aimed at helping teachers

Monday, July 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a couple new positions aimed at helping the district’s teachers during a meeting last week. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News details about the new positions.

School board approves program aimed at helping students who want to enter teaching profession

Friday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a new program that aims to help students who want to enter the teaching profession. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News and gave more details about the […]

School board approves program aimed at helping student dental needs

Thursday, November 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a program at its most recent board meeting that aims to address student dental needs. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News a breakdown of what the program entails.

School Board approves new program aimed at helping students prepare for workforce

Tuesday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a new program at a recent board meeting that aims to help students prepare for the workforce. Here’s Superintendent Michael Ford speaking to WJRS News about the new […]

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New bill aimed at crime prevention introduced in KY House

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown