RCEMS Director Charles Shepherd Plans January Retirement

Wednesday, October 14 by WJRS Staff

Russell County EMS Director Charles Shepherd has notified the EMS Board of his intent to retire in January. Board chairman Jeremy Coffey confirmed Shepherd’s pending retirement to WJRS NEWS. The EMS Board held its regular […]

Voils talks RCIDA’s purchase of Rexroat property, future plans

Thursday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

This week on local news, we’ve reported that the Russell County Industrial Development Authority is purchasing a piece of property just under 68 acres off French Valley Road adjacent to the Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Complex […]

School board votes to hire another agriculture teacher with plans to expand program to middle school

Tuesday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education voted to approve the creation of another agriculture teaching position, with plans to expand the agriculture program into the middle school. This also comes as the school district plans […]

Transportation officials discuss 127 plans

Thursday, October 30 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we reported on the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s plan to construct multiple roundabouts on a stretch of Highway 127 from the Maple Street intersection near Arby’s to the Jamestown Bypass. Jeff Dick, […]

Dunbar announces he plans to seek another term as Russell County Jailer

Wednesday, October 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar is planning to seek a 5th term as county jailer. Dunbar, who has served as Russell County Jailer for 15 years, was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS recently […]

Marcum confirms plans to seek reelection as county judge-executive

Wednesday, October 8 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum has announced he plans to seek reelection to the county’s top office. Marcum was elected judge-executive in 2022, coming out on top of a crowded Republican primary with 6 candidates […]

Westerfield discusses plans for The Green at RCPL

Friday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Public Library has big plans for a five-acre development behind the library called The Green. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield said the space will include a large indoor/outdoor pavilion. Other plans for the space […]

No bids submitted for RCMS canopy project, plans for new middle school could be accelerated

Thursday, April 24 by Zac Oakes

No bids were submitted for the Russell County Middle School canopy project. The board of education solicited bids on a project that would create a walkway and canopy between the Auditorium/Natatorium Complex and the middle […]

School district in good spot as plans for new middle school continue

Monday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education heard an update on the district’s bonding capacity at its most recent meeting. The update was positive, especially as it relates to the district’s plan to build a new […]

Ford discusses projected SEEK shortfall; district still plans to give raises in next budget

Wednesday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

State Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher recently announced the state education department is predicting a funding shortfall of around $40 million in SEEK funds. SEEK is the state funding mechanism for Kentucky’s public schools. WJRS News […]

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RCEMS Director Charles Shepherd Plans January Retirement

Voils talks RCIDA’s purchase of Rexroat property, future plans

School board votes to hire another agriculture teacher with plans to expand program to middle school

Transportation officials discuss 127 plans

Dunbar announces he plans to seek another term as Russell County Jailer

Marcum confirms plans to seek reelection as county judge-executive

Westerfield discusses plans for The Green at RCPL

No bids submitted for RCMS canopy project, plans for new middle school could be accelerated

School district in good spot as plans for new middle school continue

Ford discusses projected SEEK shortfall; district still plans to give raises in next budget

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Obituaries

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