Drug courts could be at risk of shutting down due to funding cuts in proposed state budget

Tuesday, March 31 by Zac Oakes

Concerns are rising about the future of drug courts across the state as the proposed state budget significantly cuts funding for specialty courts. House Bill 504 would underfund court operations by a little over $14 […]

School board looking at turning old tennis courts into band practice area

Friday, April 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Band could have a new spot to practice. The band is well-known for practicing in front of Russell County Middle School in the summer and fall. However, discussions have been ongoing […]

Pickleball courts, another basketball court planned for Russell Springs City Park

Friday, June 9 by Zac Oakes

New pickleball courts as well as a new basketball court are in the plans for the Russell Springs City Park. The new courts will replace the old skate park, according to Russell Springs Mayor Eddie […]

School board moving forward with athletic complex including tennis courts

Tuesday, December 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education voted 4-1 to move forward with the proposed athletic complex by accepting bids for the project during a board meeting Monday evening. The vote came after a lengthy discussion […]

Kentucky courts receiving tech upgrades

Tuesday, June 8 by Zac Oakes

The head of the Kentucky Supreme Court says the past 14 months have been the most challenging in the history of the modern court system. However, as courts return to full, in-person proceedings, Chief Justice […]

Jamestown city council votes to upgrade city’s tennis courts

Friday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council voted to upgrade the city’s tennis courts at their meeting Thursday night. The price tag for the upgrades comes in at a little over $14,000, but the cost will be offset […]

Courts and judicial centers closed Monday and Tuesday

Monday, February 15 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky., Feb. 15, 2021 – Due to a major winter storm impacting Kentucky, all Judicial Branch facilities will close today, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. EST and Tuesday, Feb. 16. These facilities are the […]

KY Courts now offering more online payment options

Tuesday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

Anyone who owes court fines and fees in Kentucky will have more online payment options. Public information Officer for the Administration of the Courts (AOC) Leigh Ann Hiatt says the AOC is expanding its ePay […]

Supreme Court issues new guidance for KY Courts

Friday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky., Nov. 20, 2020 – The Supreme Court has issued new mandates to govern court operations as nearly all 120 Kentucky counties are now in the COVID-19 red zone. Citing the news that 250,000 […]

Supreme Court Issues Changes for Courts and Clerk’s Offices

Friday, October 30 by WJRS Staff

Supreme Court issues guidelines for COVID precautions in ‘red zones’ as cases surge this fall and winter FRANKFORT, Ky., Oct. 29, 2020 – The Supreme Court issued new guidelines to the state court system […]

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Drug courts could be at risk of shutting down due to funding cuts in proposed state budget

School board looking at turning old tennis courts into band practice area

Pickleball courts, another basketball court planned for Russell Springs City Park

School board moving forward with athletic complex including tennis courts

Kentucky courts receiving tech upgrades

Jamestown city council votes to upgrade city’s tennis courts

Courts and judicial centers closed Monday and Tuesday

KY Courts now offering more online payment options

Supreme Court issues new guidance for KY Courts

Supreme Court Issues Changes for Courts and Clerk’s Offices

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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