Social security benefits to increase in 2024

Friday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

Social security recipients will be receiving a cost-of-living increase beginning next year. The Social Security Administration announced this week that the cost-of-living adjustment will be about 3.2 percent, meaning the average recipient will receive $50-60 […]

School board approves plans for security improvements

Tuesday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved plans for security improvements at the schools. The plan includes improvements to door access throughout the schools. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News more details.

Marcum looking to improve security at courthouse

Tuesday, July 11 by Zac Oakes

At last night’s meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court, Judge Executive Randy Marcum told the court the county needed to look into new measures aimed at improving security at the courthouse. Marcum noted a […]

School district to purchase new security cameras district-wide

Tuesday, June 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education voted unanimously at last night’s meeting to purchase new security cameras that will cover all of the schools and buildings within the district. The board is using federal stimulus […]

Man arrested after driving through school security gate in Wayne Co.

Friday, May 5 by Derek Aaron

A man in neighboring Wayne County is facing serious charges after police say he drove his car through a security gate at an elementary school earlier this week, according to multiple media reports. The incident […]

Hospital board to proceed with approximate $2.5 million cyber security upgrade

Wednesday, March 1 by Derek Aaron

With cyber security more important than ever for local hospitals, the board of directors at Russell County Hospital voted to go ahead with a $2.5 million cyber security upgrade during their regular monthly meeting on […]

Hospital board mulling multi-million dollar cyber security upgrade

Wednesday, December 28 by Derek Aaron

The Board of Directors at Russell County Hospital tabled an issue at a special called meeting on Tuesday that could cost the local healthcare facility approximately $2.5 million if approved. The issue at hand involves […]

Russell County sees improvements in child economic security

Tuesday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

New data released by Kentucky Youth Advocates shows improvement in multiple areas related to child economic security. The Kentucky Kids Count study shows that Russell County saw an improvement in the number of children in […]

KSP responds to riot at maximum security juvenile center in Adair Co.

Monday, November 14 by Derek Aaron

A riot this past Friday night at the Adair Regional Detention Center, the maximum security juvenile center in neighboring Adair County, prompted a response by the Kentucky State Police, according to authorities. At approximately 9:40 […]

Hospital makes cyber security investment

Friday, October 28 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors has made an investment in cyber security. Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson talked with WJRS NEWS about what the news means for the local hospital…

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School board approves plans for security improvements

Marcum looking to improve security at courthouse

School district to purchase new security cameras district-wide

Man arrested after driving through school security gate in Wayne Co.

Hospital board to proceed with approximate $2.5 million cyber security upgrade

Hospital board mulling multi-million dollar cyber security upgrade

Russell County sees improvements in child economic security

KSP responds to riot at maximum security juvenile center in Adair Co.

Hospital makes cyber security investment

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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