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Security officer at hospital could be hired soon

Russell County Hospital could soon have a new security officer. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said a couple interviews have been conducted with a few more this week, and he hopes an offer will be made […]

New superintendent hired in Adair County

A new superintendent of schools has been hired by the public school district in neighboring Adair County. The Adair County School Board of Education unanimously chose to hire Jason Faulkner to be the superintendent of […]

Wooldridge hired as newest sheriff’s deputy

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has hired a new deputy. Gerald Gwinn Wooldridge II, a Russell County native, was sworn in as the newest member of the Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday. Wooldridge brings 17 years […]

New auditors hired by RCH

Russell County Hospital has a new auditing and accounting firm following action by the healthcare facility’s board of directors earlier this week. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson talked to WJRS NEWS about the change…

Thompson officially hired as new hospital CEO

A familiar face will be returning to be the top executive at Russell County Hospital. Scott Thompson was officially hired at a special-called meeting of the hospital’s board of directors Friday evening. The board unanimously […]