Governor’s Thursday Update on COVID-19

Friday, July 31 by WJRS Staff

By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY – Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “Remember, we as a commonwealth, as a country and […]

Bill Passes Senate that Would Limit Governor’s Pardon Power

Thursday, February 27 by Sean Hammond

In the wake of former Governor Matt Bevin’s questionable use of a Governor’s pardon power, a proposed constitutional amendment, known as Senate Bill 58, would certainly limit a Governor’s authority. The proposed amendment would prohibit […]

Governor’s Inauguration Took Place Tuesday

Wednesday, December 11 by Sean Hammond

New Governor Andy Beshear’s inauguration speech in Frankfort on Tuesday had a theme of cohesion and togetherness… Beshear said he’ll sign an executive order this week restoring voting rights to more than 100,000 people who […]

Local Band Participating in Governor’s Inauguration Tuesday

Monday, December 9 by Sean Hammond

The traditional inaugural parade for Governor-Elect Andy Beshear will be held on Tuesday in Frankfort from 9 am until 11 am central time and will feature the Russell County High School Mighty Laker Marching Band […]

Local RCHS Student Completes Governor’s School for the Arts Program

Friday, August 9 by Sean Hammond

Jon Franklin, a Russell County High School drama student, recently completed the 2019 class of the Kentucky Center Governor’s School for the Arts Program at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. During their three-week stay, […]

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Governor’s Thursday Update on COVID-19

Bill Passes Senate that Would Limit Governor’s Pardon Power

Governor’s Inauguration Took Place Tuesday

Local Band Participating in Governor’s Inauguration Tuesday

Local RCHS Student Completes Governor’s School for the Arts Program

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