Eli Volunteer Fire Department receives grant for new equipment

Wednesday, May 31 by Zac Oakes

The Eli Volunteer Fire Department has some new equipment courtesy of a grant from the Kentucky Fire Commission. The new equipment includes a cutting tool used in rescue operations, an AED device, and a multi-gas […]

Russell Springs moving forward with fire department project

Tuesday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is continuing to move forward with its phased approach to improvements at the city’s fire department facilities. Most recently, that included tearing down the old city hall building. Mayor Eddie […]

Russell Springs receives funding to buy safety equipment for fire department

Friday, May 5 by Derek Aaron

The city of Russell Springs, this week, received a check for $1,500 from the Kentucky League of Cities to go toward purchasing much-needed safety equipment for the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department. Chris Hayes with […]

Health department offering new addiction recovery program

Tuesday, March 28 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Health Department has begun a new SMART Recovery program that takes a fresh approach to addiction recovery. SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training. The program uses a method of moving from […]

Stephens named KY Department of Fish & Wildlife Biologist of the Year

Friday, March 3 by Derek Aaron

Russell County native Cody Stephens, a biologist with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, recently picked up a big honor within the agency. Stephens, a 2009 RCHS graduate, talked with WJRS NEWS about the […]

Senate bill aims to improve Department of Juvenile Justice

Thursday, March 2 by Derek Aaron

Legislators are working to improve the embattled Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. Charles Baglan files this report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS…

Russell Springs Fire Department called to woods fire on Sunday

Monday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department was called out yesterday afternoon to a small woods fire. According to Fire Chief Bobby Johnson, crews were called out at around 4:15 p.m. yesterday to a small woods fire […]

Russell Springs Fire Department responds to field fire

Monday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department responded to a field fire on West Highway 80 over the weekend. According to Fire Chief Bobby Johnson, crews responded to the fire Saturday afternoon and were on scene about […]

Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s internship program application period open

Tuesday, December 13 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky college students seeking a career in agriculture or government can now apply for positions in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s internship program for the 2023 summer, according to Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles. To […]

Jamestown Fire Department recognizes several members

Monday, December 12 by Derek Aaron

Another local fire department presented awards during an end-of-the year Christmas event held over the weekend. The Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department recognized Jayson Hunter as the department’s 2022 Firefighter of the Year while Junior Malone […]

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Eli Volunteer Fire Department receives grant for new equipment

Russell Springs moving forward with fire department project

Russell Springs receives funding to buy safety equipment for fire department

Health department offering new addiction recovery program

Stephens named KY Department of Fish & Wildlife Biologist of the Year

Senate bill aims to improve Department of Juvenile Justice

Russell Springs Fire Department called to woods fire on Sunday

Russell Springs Fire Department responds to field fire

Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s internship program application period open

Jamestown Fire Department recognizes several members

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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