Hear Superintendent Ford’s Full Message on Russell County School Ratings

Thursday, October 15 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford discusses the district’s newly released school ratings, highlighting successes, areas for improvement and upcoming changes to Kentucky’s accountability system. WJRS NEWS is sharing his complete message here so you […]

Russell County School Board Faces Full Agenda at Upcoming Meeting

Saturday, August 15 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday at 5:00 p.m. at the Auditorium/Natatorium Complex in Room 114. The board will recognize several outstanding achievements including Piper Garmon will be […]

Lakefest has full slate of events today

Saturday, July 4 by Zac Oakes

Lakefest will be in full swing today on the Jamestown Square. Activities get underway at 7:00 this morning with opening ceremonies and breakfast in the park. The Mike Hill 5K and 10K run gets underway […]

Day full of events at Jamestown Lakefest

Saturday, July 5 by Zac Oakes

A full slate of events will take place in downtown Jamestown for the annual Lakefest celebration today. Things get started at 7 a.m. with Breakfast in the Park and opening ceremonies. The Mike Hill 5K […]

Bill to lower age for learners’ permits heads to full senate for vote

Friday, March 7 by Zac Oakes

We’re continuing to track a bill in the state legislature that would allow 15-year-olds in Kentucky to apply for a driver’s permit. That bill passed through committee and now heads to the full senate for […]

Girdler’s “moment of silence” bill passes committee, heads to full Senate

Monday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

Last month, we reported on a bill sponsored by State Senator Rick Girdler that would require schools in Kentucky to have a moment of silence at the beginning of the day. That bill passed through […]

Summer learning at RCPL in full swing this week

Monday, June 5 by Zac Oakes

After kicking off summer learning Friday night with a capacity crowd for Dinosaur Adventures, summer learning at the Russell County Public Library is in full swing this week. This week, the library has activities planned […]

Full breakdown of 2022 Primary Election in Russell County

Wednesday, May 18 by Zac Oakes

Below is a full breakdown of the 2022 Primary Election in Russell County. County Judge Executive (R) Randy Marcum – 2,700 Clarissa “Moochie” Hart – 1,932 Clete McAninch – 1,708 Patrick Loy – 277 Brad […]

Pfizer vaccine receives full approval from FDA

Monday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as […]

Russell Co. spots for LCDHD vaccine clinics full

Wednesday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

Despite some phone issues, Lake Cumberland District Health Department officials said they have filled all their spots for upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics with the exception of a few spots in Casey County. The Russell County […]

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Hear Superintendent Ford’s Full Message on Russell County School Ratings

Russell County School Board Faces Full Agenda at Upcoming Meeting

Lakefest has full slate of events today

Day full of events at Jamestown Lakefest

Bill to lower age for learners’ permits heads to full senate for vote

Girdler’s “moment of silence” bill passes committee, heads to full Senate

Summer learning at RCPL in full swing this week

Full breakdown of 2022 Primary Election in Russell County

Pfizer vaccine receives full approval from FDA

Russell Co. spots for LCDHD vaccine clinics full

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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