Russell County Schools Preschool Programs Earn Highest Kentucky All STARS Rating

Tuesday, August 4 by WJRS Staff

The preschool programs at all three Russell County elementary schools have earned the highest level of recognition from the Kentucky Department of Education. Jamestown Elementary, Russell Springs Elementary and Salem Elementary have each received a […]

State lawmakers expected to restore funding match for Imagination Library programs

Wednesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we reported the proposed budget plan by state lawmakers significantly cut funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Kentucky. After Kentucky citizens voiced widespread support for the program, lawmakers […]

State budget proposal could shut down Imagination Library programs around the state

Monday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Legislature’s state budget proposal could lead to the shutdown of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library programs around the state. The latest budget proposal includes a change in the funding formula for the program, which […]

Today is deadline to apply for Rogers Scholars, Rogers Explorers programs

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

Today is the final day to apply for the Rogers Scholars and Rogers Explorers program through the Center for Rural Development. Rogers Scholars is open to students who are currently sophomores in high school. Students […]

Dunbar discusses jail’s work release programs

Monday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

Several inmates at the Russell County Detention Center are working in the community through the center’s work release programs. These work release programs are for inmates who have been designated as low level, low risk […]

Burton says RCPL looking at variety of programs this summer

Tuesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library is gearing up for the summer with a variety of programs for the community. Youth Services Librarian Kristina Burton said the library is looking to cover its bases in providing […]

Dunbar says new law changing felony offenses could impact jail programs

Friday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar said new laws changing the level of felony offenses could impact certain jail programs that have shown to be beneficial to the community. Dunbar said certain Class D felons, the […]

Library now offering Sensory Key icons for programs

Tuesday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Public Library is introducing a new Sensory Key for its programs aimed to provide essential information to community members about sensory elements involved in programs or activities. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield said this […]

Oakes talks upcoming fall programs at extension office

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes said the extension office has a lot going on during the fall months. As fall gets closer, Oakes spoke to WJRS News about the different […]

Several LC area counties receive agriculture loans for various programs

Monday, March 13 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation recently approved loans for several neighboring and nearby counties in the Lake Cumberland area. Loans approved include $250,000 for the Agricultural Infrastructure Loan Program in Adair County and $250,000 for […]

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Russell County Schools Preschool Programs Earn Highest Kentucky All STARS Rating

State lawmakers expected to restore funding match for Imagination Library programs

State budget proposal could shut down Imagination Library programs around the state

Today is deadline to apply for Rogers Scholars, Rogers Explorers programs

Dunbar discusses jail’s work release programs

Burton says RCPL looking at variety of programs this summer

Dunbar says new law changing felony offenses could impact jail programs

Library now offering Sensory Key icons for programs

Oakes talks upcoming fall programs at extension office

Several LC area counties receive agriculture loans for various programs

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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