Extreme Heat Warning continues today, extended into late Friday evening

Wednesday, July 1 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Area remains under an Extreme Heat Warning from the National Weather Service today, and the weather service has extended that warning to go through the late evening Friday. The weather service says […]

School board approves pay increase for extended leave substitute teachers

Tuesday, July 22 by Zac Oakes

Substitute teachers covering the same classroom for extended periods of time will see an increase in pay following a unanimous decision by the Russell County Board of Education last night. Superintendent Michael Ford presented the […]

‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign extended through Sunday night

Tuesday, May 30 by Derek Aaron

Kentuckians are reminded to buckle up and properly secure children in car seats or boosters during the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which now runs through this coming Sunday night. State officials say of […]

Flood damage project timeframe extended below Wolf Creek Dam

Wednesday, May 3 by Derek Aaron

A flood damage rehabilitation project below Wolf Creek Dam that was initially supposed to be completed this spring has now been pushed back, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Corps officials now say […]

Filing Deadline for ALL Public Offices is Extended

Friday, January 7 by WJRS Staff

Any person interested in running for public official this year will now have extra time to make that decision. Late last night, Governor Andy Beshear signed into law HB 172 which extends the filing deadline […]

Deadline to become KSP Trooper Extended

Friday, January 7 by Derek Aaron

The deadline to apply to become a state trooper and attend the next academy cadet class has been extended through January 31st. Individuals who apply and meet the qualifications as outlined on www.kentuckystatepolice.org will attend […]

Russell Co. Public Library bringing back extended hours

Monday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library will be bringing back extended operating hours, beginning today. The library will now be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9-4:30 p.m. on Friday, and 9-1 p.m. on […]

Court Closures Extended

Wednesday, April 15 by Sean Hammond

Courts in Kentucky will remain closed except for emergency matters thru at least June 1st. Chief Justice John Minton issued the order yesterday. Russell Circuit Clerk Tony Kerr explains what the order means for the […]

Emergency Ordered Extended for Commercial Drivers

Monday, April 13 by Sean Hammond

Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray announced over the weekend that he has extended until June 1, 2020 an existing emergency order that temporarily lifts regulatory restrictions on motor carriers delivering goods and services critical to […]

Schools Closures Extended to May

Friday, April 3 by Sean Hammond

Governor Andy Beshear made the recommendation on Thursday for schools across the state to not have in person classes at least until May 1st. Here’s Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford…

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Extreme Heat Warning continues today, extended into late Friday evening

School board approves pay increase for extended leave substitute teachers

‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign extended through Sunday night

Flood damage project timeframe extended below Wolf Creek Dam

Filing Deadline for ALL Public Offices is Extended

Deadline to become KSP Trooper Extended

Russell Co. Public Library bringing back extended hours

Court Closures Extended

Emergency Ordered Extended for Commercial Drivers

Schools Closures Extended to May

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Obituaries

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