Mayor Thomas Discusses Benefits of Governor’s Local Issues Conference

Tuesday, August 25 by WJRS Staff

WJRS NEWS spoke with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas about his attendance at last week’s Governor’s Local Issues Conference. Thomas said conferences like this are both informative and helpful, providing local officials with valuable information […]

Bolin earns Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Award

Thursday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Stone Bolin was a recipient of the 2025 Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Award. According to Sheriff Derek Polston, in 7 months since graduating from the training academy, Bolin has made 25 […]

Five RCHS students selected for Governor’s Scholars Program

Wednesday, April 23 by Zac Oakes

Five Russell County High School students have been selected for the Governor’s Scholars Program. Russell County’s Taryn Walsh, Ella Pierce, Marlei DeVore, Natalie Bartrug, and Jiya Patel were selected for the program. The program is […]

Brake selected for Governor’s School for the Arts

Monday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School sophomore Avery Brake was selected to participate in the Governor’s School for the Arts program this summer. Brake was selected for the Musical Theatre discipline. An average of about 28 students […]

Lindsey Wilson College Business Professor, Russell County native JC Phelps Named Faculty Member in Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program

Tuesday, February 25 by Zac Oakes

COLUMBIA, Ky. – Being a Kentucky Governor’s Scholar was a life-changing experience for JC Phelps, and now the Lindsey Wilson College business professor will get to provide the same opportunity for students as a Kentucky […]

Adamson receives Governor’s Award for Impaired Driving Enforcement

Tuesday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police Officer Blake Adamson was one of the recipients of this year’s Governor’s Award for Impaired Driving Enforcement. Adamson received the award for having the most impaired driving arrests in the department in […]

Barber receives Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Award

Friday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Barber was one of the recipients of the Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Awards. Barber was recognized at a ceremony in Lexington with hundreds of officers from across the state. Barber […]

Governor’s inauguration to be held today, county offices to remain open today

Tuesday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

Today is Inauguration Day in Frankfort for Governor Andy Beshear and while state offices will be closed today due to the inauguration, local county offices will remain open. County magistrates and Judge Executive Randy Marcum […]

Local law enforcement officers receive governor’s awards

Friday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

Two local law enforcement officers received awards from the Governor for helping keep impaired drivers off the roadways. Russell Springs Police Officer Mason Miniard was one of the recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Award for […]

Rocky Adkins, governor’s senior advisor, speaks to local chamber

Wednesday, June 21 by Derek Aaron

Tuesday saw another large crowd attend a Russell County Chamber of Commerce meeting, this month at the Russell County Schools’ ANC, as a top political figure from Frankfort was the guest speaker. WJRS NEWS talked […]

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Mayor Thomas Discusses Benefits of Governor’s Local Issues Conference

Bolin earns Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Award

Five RCHS students selected for Governor’s Scholars Program

Brake selected for Governor’s School for the Arts

Lindsey Wilson College Business Professor, Russell County native JC Phelps Named Faculty Member in Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program

Adamson receives Governor’s Award for Impaired Driving Enforcement

Barber receives Governor’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Award

Governor’s inauguration to be held today, county offices to remain open today

Local law enforcement officers receive governor’s awards

Rocky Adkins, governor’s senior advisor, speaks to local chamber

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

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