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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 […]

Local ties with newest KSP cadet class

On Friday Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police announced that 71 cadets have graduated the agency’s basic training academy and are now ready to report for duty across the state. Cadet Class 101 […]

Ginger Stapp is Newest Face at Local Library

New Children’s Librarian Ginger Stapp spoke to WJRS NEWS this week about taking over the position from the recently retired “Ms. Fill” Cowell… Stapp said she was welcomed from day one by the library staff… […]

Congressman Comer Opposes Newest Stimulus Bill

First District Congressman James Comer spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives Friday in opposition to the HEROES ACT, a Three Trillion dollars spending bill sponsored by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.     The […]