Russell County Hospital has new security officer

Wednesday, June 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital has its new security officer. After a lengthy search, Johnny Dial of Columbia has been hired to serve as a security officer as part of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and stationed […]

Security officer at hospital could be hired soon

Thursday, March 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital could soon have a new security officer. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said a couple interviews have been conducted with a few more this week, and he hopes an offer will be made […]

RCH still seeking applicants for security officer position

Wednesday, February 25 by Zac Oakes

Applications are still open for a law enforcement officer that will be stationed at Russell County Hospital. This position is part of a federal COPS grant that will provide funding for the officer. Russell County […]

Progress being made on COPS grant to hire security officer at hospital

Thursday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

Progress is being made on the COPS grant that will fund the addition of a security officer at Russell County Hospital. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum was on Community Conversation this week and said the […]

County receives grant to place security officer at hospital

Thursday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

The county recently received a grant that will provide funds to place a security officer at Russell County Hospital. The county and the hospital have been working on the grant for a while, and Judge […]

RCH looking to improve security

Wednesday, May 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital is looking at how it could improve security at the local healthcare facility. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said it’s something hospital administration has been looking at for a while and he’s hopeful […]

Campbellsville Social Security office will not fully close, according to report

Tuesday, March 4 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we reported that the Campbellsville Social Security Office could be facing closure as part of federal government cuts. New reports now indicate that the office is not expected to fully […]

Campbellsville Social Security Office reportedly among those set to close

Friday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

A nearby Social Security office could soon close its doors. The newly-created Department of Government Efficiency under the Trump administrations lists the Campbellsville and Hazard Social Security offices among those to be closed. The department […]

Hospital examining security options

Monday, December 2 by Zac Oakes

Due to some recent incidents, Russell County Hospital is examining options to increase security at the facility. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the hospital is looking into a number of options to see what the […]

School security officials have been preparing for new school year

Thursday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

As the new school year is rapidly approaching, school safety is always a notable topic. Jackie Grider is the Russell County Schools Director of School Safety. Grider told WJRS News he, along with the district’s […]

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School security officials have been preparing for new school year

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