Jeeps are Wild event raises more than $4,200 for WJRS Food Drive

Monday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

The first-ever Jeeps are Wild event in Jamestown this weekend raised more than $4,200 to support the annual WJRS Food Drive. This weekend’s event brought several visitors into the county, with several coming from neighboring […]

Impact of raises on sheriff, county budgets; Polston said pay increases are necessary to attract and retain employees

Wednesday, September 10 by WJRS Staff

Yesterday on local news, we reported on a heated discussion between Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston and Magistrate Mickey Garner at Monday’s fiscal court meeting after Garner questioned Polston about recent raises provided to deputies […]

Kevin’s Kids raises nearly $118,000

Monday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

The annual Kevin’s Kids concert was once again a major success, with nearly $118,000 raised to support Russell County children. It was a full house at Russell Springs First Baptist Church on Saturday night, with […]

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 […]

Kevin’s Kids raises more than $105K for local youth

Wednesday, June 12 by Zac Oakes

Kevin Williams was in Russell County yesterday, presenting checks from the 10th annual Kevin’s Kids concert, which raised more than $105,000 for local youth. This year’s event raised $105,314 for the Russell County Schools Family […]

School district approves 4 percent across-the-board raises

Tuesday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved raises for school district employees at last night’s meeting. The board voted unanimously to approve Superintendent Michael Ford’s recommendation of a 4 percent raise across-the-board for certified and […]

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Jeeps are Wild event raises more than $4,200 for WJRS Food Drive

Impact of raises on sheriff, county budgets; Polston said pay increases are necessary to attract and retain employees

Kevin’s Kids raises nearly $118,000

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

Kevin’s Kids raises more than $105K for local youth

School district approves 4 percent across-the-board raises

Casey County School Board provides 4 percent pay raises

Kevin’s Kids Concert raises more than $95,000 for local youth

Russell Springs Fire raises more than $9,800 for WHAS Crusade For Kids

School board approves raises for instructional assistants, facing $860K loss of SEEK funds

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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