Jamestown discusses possibly bringing back hazardous duty retirement for police officers

Tuesday, September 23 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown is exploring the possibility of bringing back hazardous duty retirement for Jamestown Police officers. Near the end of last week’s Jamestown city council meeting, the topic was brought up by Jamestown […]

Kevin Williams discusses Believe Scholarship Fund

Thursday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

Kevin Williams is known across the community for the annual Kevin’s Kids Concert that raises needed funds for children in Russell County through the local family resource and youth services centers. Over the past couple […]

PVA discusses growth in Jabez community

Monday, August 25 by Zac Oakes

Over the last few years, one of the fastest-growing areas of Russell County has been the Jabez community. The Jabez community has been experiencing a significant amount of growth over the last few years, with […]

Garner discusses stance on fee pooling for sheriff’s office

Monday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

When the Russell County Fiscal Court met last week, and the topic of hazardous duty retirement for sheriff’s deputies arose, 2nd District Magistrate Mickey Garner made his position known. Garner said he would only support […]

Wolford discusses bus routes as new school year is on the horizon

Tuesday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

Students return to the classroom tomorrow in Russell County, and that means school buses will be out on roadways across the county. Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford said the school district has 50 […]

Ford discusses changes to medication policy at school

Tuesday, August 5 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we reported some changes to the medication policy at Russell County Schools stemming from statewide changes. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS […]

Search and Rescue Commander discusses water rescue, boating near Wolf Creek Dam

Wednesday, July 30 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Search and Rescue was called out yesterday to assist after a boat began taking on water after getting too close to Wolf Creek Dam. Search and Rescue officials say the incident occurred at […]

Dunbar discusses jail’s work release programs

Monday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

Several inmates at the Russell County Detention Center are working in the community through the center’s work release programs. These work release programs are for inmates who have been designated as low level, low risk […]

School board approves multiple mental health contracts; Ford discusses importance of partnerships with agencies

Wednesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved several contracts with outside mental health agencies for the upcoming school year. These agencies provide services to Russell County students. Superintendent Michael Ford said these are important services […]

Mayor discusses water issues in Eli/Salem area

Tuesday, July 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas addressed some concerns about water pressure in the Eli and Salem communities at the most recent city council meeting. Thomas said ongoing work on the water system in the area […]

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Jamestown discusses possibly bringing back hazardous duty retirement for police officers

Kevin Williams discusses Believe Scholarship Fund

PVA discusses growth in Jabez community

Garner discusses stance on fee pooling for sheriff’s office

Wolford discusses bus routes as new school year is on the horizon

Ford discusses changes to medication policy at school

Search and Rescue Commander discusses water rescue, boating near Wolf Creek Dam

Dunbar discusses jail’s work release programs

School board approves multiple mental health contracts; Ford discusses importance of partnerships with agencies

Mayor discusses water issues in Eli/Salem area

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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