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New Program at Detention Center

The Russell County Detention Center and its partners just launched an innovative new re-entry program for eligible inmates at the facility. Jailer Bobby Dunbar gave an update to WJRS News… Tomorrow, we’ll continue with more […]

Hatchery Offering Program this Fall

Moria Painter, the education/outreach specialist at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery talked to WJRS NEWS about a program the hatchery is offering in limited number this fall…

New Victim Advocacy Program

The Kentucky State Police are unveiling a new Victim Advocacy Program today at the KSP post in Elizabethtown intended to provide support for crime victims. A total of 16 advocates are being hired and trained […]

Smoke Detector Installation Program

The Eli Volunteer Fire Department has partnered with the American Red Cross for a smoke detector installation program. Sign-up sheets are available at many churches in the Eli community and at the Eli Country Store. […]

New Program at Detention Center

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar spoke with WJRS NEWS about a new program several inmates are involved in to ready them for life after incarceration… Dunbar said he’s seen the positives from the program firsthand… […]

Local Student Graduates From Rogers Scholars Program

Russell County High School student Audrey Burton graduated this summer from The Center for Rural Development’s 2019 Rogers Scholars program. Rogers Scholars – The Center’s flagship youth program – is an intensive one-week summer program […]

KSP Participating in Crash Reduction Program

Kentucky State Police is participating in Operating C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness Reduction Effort) during the Fourth of July holiday season. Beginning on July 3rd and extending through July 5th at 11:59 pm KSP Troopers will be […]