Superintendent Ford discusses construction of new bus garage

Tuesday, April 8 by Zac Oakes

As the Russell County School District plans to build a new bus garage, Superintendent Michael Ford provided WJRS with an update on construction plans. The new bus garage will be located off North Highway 127 […]

Westerfield discusses possible library funding cuts

Wednesday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

A recently-issued executive order has the potential to affect local libraries across the country, including Russell County Public Library. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield explained more about the local services and opportunities made possible by the […]

Wilkerson discusses history of local library at Chamber meeting

Wednesday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce met at the Russell County Public Library yesterday with Donnie Wilkerson as the featured speaker. Wilkerson spoke to the crowd of local business professionals about the history of the […]

Thompson discusses hospital expansion at fiscal court meeting

Thursday, March 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson spoke to the Russell County Fiscal Court this week about the hospital’s planned expansion and renovation. Thompson said they hope to break ground on the project later this spring. […]

School board discusses possible ANC/RCMS canopy project

Tuesday, February 25 by Zac Oakes

Much of yesterday’s school board meeting centered on discussions about a possible canopy project between Russell County Middle School and the ANC. Discussions have been ongoing about a covered walkway between the middle school and […]

Branscum discusses bill aiming to lower driver’s license age to 15

Tuesday, February 25 by Zac Oakes

A bill that would lower the age to apply for a driver’s permit in Kentucky from 16 to 15 continues to move forward in the state legislature. State Representative Josh Branscum was on Community Conversation […]

RSPD Chief Shepard discusses RSES student pickup concerns

Tuesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police Chief Bryan Shepard was a guest on Community Conversations on WJRS yesterday to discuss the issue of cars lining up in the emergency lane on Highway 127 by Russell Springs Elementary School […]

School board discusses student pick-up issues at RSES

Thursday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

At the board of education meeting this week, the board discussed concerns about cars lining up on Highway 127 up to two hours before student pick-up at Russell Springs Elementary. Board of education member Eric […]

Ford discusses projected SEEK shortfall; district still plans to give raises in next budget

Wednesday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

State Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher recently announced the state education department is predicting a funding shortfall of around $40 million in SEEK funds. SEEK is the state funding mechanism for Kentucky’s public schools. WJRS News […]

Branscum discusses workforce participation issues

Wednesday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

State Rep. Josh Branscum from Russell County is continuing to look at ways to improve the workforce participation rate in Kentucky. Branscum was on Community Conversations on WJRS this week to discuss the workforce participation […]

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Superintendent Ford discusses construction of new bus garage

Westerfield discusses possible library funding cuts

Wilkerson discusses history of local library at Chamber meeting

Thompson discusses hospital expansion at fiscal court meeting

School board discusses possible ANC/RCMS canopy project

Branscum discusses bill aiming to lower driver’s license age to 15

RSPD Chief Shepard discusses RSES student pickup concerns

School board discusses student pick-up issues at RSES

Ford discusses projected SEEK shortfall; district still plans to give raises in next budget

Branscum discusses workforce participation issues

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