KY Recovery Vocational helping those with substance use disorder prepare for employment

Wednesday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Recovery Vocational in Russell Springs is working to help those with substance use disorder prepare for employment. KRV’s Executive Director Jeric DeVore spoke to WJRS News about the knowledge and experience those in the […]

Burton receives KY Public Library award

Thursday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Kristina Burton received a statewide library award today. Burton received the Outstanding Service for Young Adults Award. The award is presented annually by the Kentucky Public Library Association. The award is presented to […]

KY Education Commissioner asking state for more NTI days

Tuesday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher is asking state legislators to grant school districts more Non-Traditional Instruction, or NTI, days to be able to use for at-home learning in situations such as inclement weather or other […]

Lambert elected Chief Justice of KY Supreme Court

Wednesday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

Debra Hembree Lambert, who represents a 25-county area including Russell County on the Kentucky Supreme Court, was recently elected Chief Justice of the state supreme court by her fellow justices. Chief Justice-elect Lambert will serve […]

Branscum selected to represent KY at national election conference

Monday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

State Rep. Josh Branscum of Russell County was selected by Kentucky House Speaker David Osborne to represent Kentucky at a meeting on elections hosted by the National Conference of State Legislatures in conjunction with the […]

Branscum receives KY Chamber MVP Award

Saturday, August 31 by Zac Oakes

State Representative Josh Branscum of Russell County recently received the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce MVP Award. Branscum was presented the award at the most recent Russell County Chamber of Commerce meeting by Kentucky Chamber Senior […]

KY Secretary of State’s Office announces new poll worker recruitment portal

Friday, August 2 by Zac Oakes

With the general election just a little over three months away, the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office is opening a new poll worker recruitment portal. The new portal allows volunteers to sign up for their […]

Conner attends KY Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Friday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School student Myah Conner attended Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders last month. Conner was one of 90 students from across the commonwealth selected to attend the five-day summer leadership […]

Federal investigation being launched into KY Dept of Juvenile Justice

Thursday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

A federal civil rights investigation is being launched into the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, which includes the facility in neighboring Adair County. The system has been under scrutiny recently, especially following a riot that […]

Loy selected as KY School Counselor of the Year

Friday, April 19 by Zac Oakes

Jamestown Elementary School Counselor Lori Loy has been selected as the KY School Counselor of the Year. Loy was announced as the Elementary School Counselor of the Year back in the fall, making her a […]

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KY Recovery Vocational helping those with substance use disorder prepare for employment

Burton receives KY Public Library award

KY Education Commissioner asking state for more NTI days

Lambert elected Chief Justice of KY Supreme Court

Branscum selected to represent KY at national election conference

Branscum receives KY Chamber MVP Award

KY Secretary of State’s Office announces new poll worker recruitment portal

Conner attends KY Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders

Federal investigation being launched into KY Dept of Juvenile Justice

Loy selected as KY School Counselor of the Year

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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