Baugh terminated as EMS Director, special-called meeting tomorrow to select interim director

Thursday, October 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Ambulance Service Board held a special-called meeting this week where the board unanimously approved to terminate director Robert Baugh, effective immediately. Baugh served as the director for Russell County EMS since 2022, […]

Russell County paramedic selected for 2024 Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy

Thursday, January 4 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County paramedic is one of 15 EMS professionals selected to participate in the 4th annual Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy. Russell County paramedic/supervisor Jordan Russell was selected to participate in the program. The academy, […]

Adair woman arrested after brandishing stick at EMS

Wednesday, May 11 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County woman was arrested after reportedly brandishing a large stick at EMS. According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, K-9 Deputy Chandler Staten was dispatched to a residence in the Sparksville Community, 9 […]

Reynolds reportedly resigns as EMS Director

Wednesday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

The director of the Russell County EMS has apparently resigned his position. A source close to the situation told WJRS News that Michael Reynolds, long time director of the EMS and former Russell County Coroner, […]

Russell County EMS awarded grant for education and training

Tuesday, May 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County EMS is among seven recipients statewide for a grant from the Kentucky Office of Rural Health. The funds aim to support local education and training efforts focused on automated external defibrillators (AEDs), CPR […]

EMS Director to Retire

Thursday, January 16 by Sean Hammond

During Tuesday night’s regular scheduled Russell County Ambulance Board of Directors Meeting, Director Terry Hancock, announced his retirement effective July 1st, 2020. Hancock further explained he would be using accrued sick time and will be […]

Medical Update on Local EMS Employee

Tuesday, July 30 by Sean Hammond

Michael “Brad” Loy, an EMT with Russell County EMS, experienced a medical emergency while transporting a patient on Saturday, July 27th. The patient was transported without incident. EMT Loy underwent surgery at Lake Cumberland Regional […]

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Baugh terminated as EMS Director, special-called meeting tomorrow to select interim director

Russell County paramedic selected for 2024 Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy

Adair woman arrested after brandishing stick at EMS

Reynolds reportedly resigns as EMS Director

Russell County EMS awarded grant for education and training

EMS Director to Retire

Medical Update on Local EMS Employee

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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