Mayor Thomas Discusses Benefits of Governor’s Local Issues Conference

Tuesday, August 25 by WJRS Staff

WJRS NEWS spoke with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas about his attendance at last week’s Governor’s Local Issues Conference. Thomas said conferences like this are both informative and helpful, providing local officials with valuable information […]

Special Report: Superintendent Ford Discusses School Safety and Student Readiness

Thursday, July 16 by WJRS Staff

We continue our special series with Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford as students prepare to return to the classroom on Wednesday, August 12. Today’s report focuses on school safety, security and helping students get […]

Mayor Thomas discusses recent improvements at city veteran cemetery

Wednesday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

Recent improvements have been made at the Russell Springs Veteran Cemetery. Mayor Eddie Thomas said he’s really pleased with the new improvements. He encouraged local veterans to consider reserving a plot at the veterans cemetery […]

Gabehart discusses first few months as RCPL Director

Monday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

In February, Cody Gabehart was named the new Director at Russell County Public Library. Three months into the job, WJRS News caught up with Gabehart to discuss how things are going. Gabehart told WJRS News […]

Dunbar discusses jail reentry program

Tuesday, October 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Detention Center has utilized a reentry program for more than five years that has been key for people being released from the detention center. Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar was recently a […]

Ford discusses change from ACT to SAT for high school juniors

Thursday, October 23 by Zac Oakes

A few weeks ago, we reported on local news High school juniors in Russell County and across the state will now take the SAT in the spring instead of the ACT. This is a notable […]

County’s opioid liaison discusses how she aims to help local residents struggling with substance abuse

Thursday, October 9 by Zac Oakes

Jennifer Knifley is the opioid liaison hired through the Russell County Fiscal Court. The position was created through use of opioid settlement funds allotted to local government entities across the state. Knifley was a guest […]

Westerfield discusses new pavilion as part of library expansion

Monday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

The official groundbreaking for The Green at Russell County Public Library is scheduled to take place next Monday. Part of the five-acre expansion includes an indoor/outdoor pavilion that will be a significant asset to the […]

Coffey discusses status of Shogun in Russell Springs

Wednesday, October 1 by Zac Oakes

A Shogun restaurant in Russell Springs is still in the works. Progress on the new restaurant has slowed due to some architectural and engineering issues, but the restaurant still plans to locate in Russell Springs, […]

Coffey discusses potential Lee’s franchise location in Russell Springs

Tuesday, September 30 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we reported on a potential Lee’s franchise locating in Russell Springs. Russell Springs Economic Development Director Jeramy Coffey was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS and discussed where things […]

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Mayor Thomas Discusses Benefits of Governor’s Local Issues Conference

Special Report: Superintendent Ford Discusses School Safety and Student Readiness

Mayor Thomas discusses recent improvements at city veteran cemetery

Gabehart discusses first few months as RCPL Director

Dunbar discusses jail reentry program

Ford discusses change from ACT to SAT for high school juniors

County’s opioid liaison discusses how she aims to help local residents struggling with substance abuse

Westerfield discusses new pavilion as part of library expansion

Coffey discusses status of Shogun in Russell Springs

Coffey discusses potential Lee’s franchise location in Russell Springs

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