Adair Youth Development Center hires 19 new recruits

Tuesday, February 28 by Derek Aaron

Following a November 2022 riot at the facility, the Adair County Youth Development Center has hired 19 new recruits following their recent graduation from the Department of Juvenile Justice’s training academy, according to Gov. Andy […]

Lawsuit filed regarding Adair Youth Detention Center conditions

Friday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

Troubling details continue to emerge about the conditions at the Adair Youth Detention Center in neighboring Adair County. A lawsuit filed by two former employees against Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile Justice describe the conditions inside […]

Legislators aim to tackle juvenile justice center problems

Wednesday, January 11 by Derek Aaron

The recent riot at the Adair Youth Development Center has sparked new discussions by legislators, resulting in a Senate Concurrent Resolution to form a work group to gather information and develop policy regarding problems facing […]

Application period for Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The Center now open

Wednesday, January 11 by Derek Aaron

The Center for Rural Development in Somerset is now accepting applications for its 2023 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute, a one-week summer leadership program for high school students in its service area, which includes Russell, Adair, Casey, […]

Rella Louise Center, age 83, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, January 3 by Sean Hammond

Rella Louise Centers, age 83, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, January 01 2023 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born on Thursday, February 02 1939, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. She was the […]

Bid acceptance on new 911 center tabled until January 2023

Tuesday, December 13 by Derek Aaron

In a 3-2 vote on Monday night, the Russell County Fiscal Court voted in their regular monthly meeting to table the acceptance of any bids on the new 911 center project until January 2023 when […]

Kentucky Blood Center battling supply shortage

Tuesday, December 6 by Derek Aaron

The state blood supply is at a critical juncture. WJRS NEWS talked with Eric Lindsey of the Kentucky Blood Center about the shortage… Lindsey said there a couple of different reasons as to why the […]

Beshear proposes changes following Adair County Youth Detention Center riot

Thursday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear is proposing significant changes following a riot at the Adair County Youth Detention Center last month. One of the proposals is having a facility for female detainees only. That proposal stems from […]

Disturbing new details emerge about Adair Youth Detention Center riot

Thursday, November 17 by Zac Oakes

Some disturbing new details are emerging about a riot at the Adair Youth Detention Center last Friday. A spokesperson from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet confirmed to WJRS News on Wednesday that Kentucky […]

Robertson gives update on new 911 center

Tuesday, November 15 by Zac Oakes

Following last night’s Russell County Fiscal Court meeting, Judge-Executive Gary Robertson sat down with WJRS News to talk about the court’s action taken toward the new 911 center project.

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Adair Youth Development Center hires 19 new recruits

Lawsuit filed regarding Adair Youth Detention Center conditions

Legislators aim to tackle juvenile justice center problems

Application period for Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The Center now open

Rella Louise Center, age 83, of Russell Springs

Bid acceptance on new 911 center tabled until January 2023

Kentucky Blood Center battling supply shortage

Beshear proposes changes following Adair County Youth Detention Center riot

Disturbing new details emerge about Adair Youth Detention Center riot

Robertson gives update on new 911 center

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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