Two Russell County road projects listed in state highway plan

Monday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County road projects are included in Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s recommended highway plan. The two Russell County projects include a bridge project on Highway 379 at Crocus Creek along with a parkway project, […]

Beshear proposes budget plan that would provide 11 percent raise for school employees

Tuesday, December 19 by Zac Oakes

Last night, Governor Andy Beshear released his budget proposal ahead of the 2024 legislative session, which includes a significant pay raise for public school employees. Beshear’s budget proposal provides $1.1 billion over two years to […]

Russell Springs Council rejects Coffey’s plan to build rental properties

Friday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council rejected a zoning change intended for local resident Cody Coffey to build apartments in the city limits at this morning’s special-called council meeting. The council voted 3-2 against the ordinance […]

Fiscal court approves plan to help fund Jamestown Elementary School Resource Officer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 14 by Zac Oakes

After tabling the memorandum of agreement at their last meeting, the Russell County Fiscal Court approved its agreement with the Russell County Board of Education and the City of Jamestown to help fund a school resource officer at Jamestown Elementary. Resource Officer Jamie Rogers,... Read More.

Fiscal court approves new redistricting plan

Thursday, July 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved its new redistricting plan at yesterday’s special-called meeting. A 3-person redistricting committee made up of Scott Pierce, Ruth Hill, and Rick Holt were selected to create the new maps, […]

School board renews NTI plan, only 3 NTI days used this school year

Wednesday, May 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved the school district’s NTI plan for another year at this week’s board meeting. The plan provides non-traditional instruction in the event that in-person classes are cancelled due to […]

New football districts finalized; two year plan approved | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 18 by Zac Oakes

The KHSAA Board of Control approved the new football district realignment plan Wednesday afternoon. The realignment plan would bring significant changes for Russell County Football. Under the new plan, Russell County will move to District 7 in 4A where they will be joined by... Read More.

Comprehensive district improvement plan to go before school board

Thursday, December 15 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Board of Education’s District Improvement Planning Committee met for a second time on Wednesday to discuss the 2022-23 school year’s comprehensive district improvement plan. WJRS NEWS talked with Superintendent Michael Ford, who […]

Committee discusses school district improvement plan

Wednesday, November 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Schools District Improvement Planning Committee met yesterday. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about that committee and their work, which will soon be presented to the board of […]

LCADD requesting feedback on economic development strategy plan

Thursday, October 27 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Area Development District is requesting public review and comment on the draft for the 2022-27 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Plan, which can be found online at lcadd.com. The CEDS for the area […]

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Two Russell County road projects listed in state highway plan

Beshear proposes budget plan that would provide 11 percent raise for school employees

Russell Springs Council rejects Coffey’s plan to build rental properties

Fiscal court approves plan to help fund Jamestown Elementary School Resource Officer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Fiscal court approves new redistricting plan

School board renews NTI plan, only 3 NTI days used this school year

New football districts finalized; two year plan approved | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Comprehensive district improvement plan to go before school board

Committee discusses school district improvement plan

LCADD requesting feedback on economic development strategy plan

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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