School board approves change in masking plan

Tuesday, October 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved an amendment to the school district’s plan for in-person instruction in the midst of COVID-19. Per the new amendment, masks will be required when the county is in […]

School Board approves working budget for fiscal year 2022

Wednesday, September 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a working budget for the 2022 Fiscal Year at a meeting of the board this week. This budget is what the school district uses for the remainder of […]

School board approves virtual academy option

Friday, August 20 by Zac Oakes

A virtual academy option is expected to soon be available for Russell County students with certain circumstances in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The board unanimously approved the virtual academy, which Superintendent Michael […]

KY Board of Education approves masking in schools

Thursday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Board of Education approved an emergency regulation requiring masks to be worn in public schools for the next 270 days. This emergency regulation would remain in place without the existence of a mask […]

Russell Springs City Council approves budget for upcoming fiscal year

Tuesday, June 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council approved the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and Mayor Eddie Thomas praised city employees for their work in coming in under budget for the current fiscal year. Listen […]

Board of Education approves one-time supplemental pay increase for full-time employees

Tuesday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

As the 2020-2021 school year has wrapped up, it’s been a difficult year for teachers and school staff. From learning how to teach in a virtual classroom to preparing meals that will be taken home […]

School Board approves SB 128 applications

Tuesday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved student/parent applications for Senate Bill 128 at Monday night’s board meeting. While more than 80 students/parents originally expressed interest in the supplemental year through SB 128, that number […]

Russell Springs City Council approves homelessness prevention agreement

Friday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council approved their portion of an interlocal agreement Thursday night as part of a community-wide effort to address homelessness in the community. The interlocal agreement, which has come before the Jamestown […]

Jamestown Council approves annex ordinances, purchase of Jamestown Court

Friday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

Thursday was a busy meeting for the Jamestown City Council. The council approved the second reading of two annexation ordinances for properties along Airport Road and the drag strip property. The council also had the […]

Wayne County Approves Sale of Alcohol

Thursday, November 5 by WJRS Staff

Wayne County became the latest county in the Lake Cumberland area to approve the sale of alcohol. Voters on Tuesday approved the measure on the ballot by just over 900 votes. Wayne County, much like […]

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School board approves change in masking plan

School Board approves working budget for fiscal year 2022

School board approves virtual academy option

KY Board of Education approves masking in schools

Russell Springs City Council approves budget for upcoming fiscal year

Board of Education approves one-time supplemental pay increase for full-time employees

School Board approves SB 128 applications

Russell Springs City Council approves homelessness prevention agreement

Jamestown Council approves annex ordinances, purchase of Jamestown Court

Wayne County Approves Sale of Alcohol

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