RCH Board of Directors mum following lengthy closed session; will meet again Tuesday

Monday, March 14 by Derek Aaron

No action was taken by the Russell County Hospital Board of Directors during a special-called meeting this past Friday, following a nearly two-hour executive session where the board discussed “personnel issues” behind closed doors. Last […]

Kentucky General Assembly ready for Week 2 of Session

Monday, January 10 by Derek Aaron

Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS from Frankfort as the Kentucky General Assembly prepares to begin week two of its 60 day session… Proposed legislation to increase state employee pay by five percent […]

Lawmakers adjust General Assembly’s 2022 Session Calendar

Friday, January 7 by Derek Aaron

Legislative leaders have adjusted the calendar for the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2022 Regular Session with plans to gavel in on Saturday. Under the changes, the Senate and House will both convene for the fifth day […]

Rep. Josh Branscum Discusses Legislative Session

Tuesday, January 4 by Derek Aaron

As the General Assembly gavels into session today in Frankfort, Representative Josh Branscum spoke to WJRS NEWS about the work he’ll be focusing on and the committees he serves on in the state’s capital… […]

Special legislative session begins today

Tuesday, September 7 by Zac Oakes

A special session of the Kentucky Legislature begins today, as legislators tackle issues dealing with the rise of COVID-19 cases, including in schools. The session will begin Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the state Capitol in […]

2021 legislative session begins today, Branscum to be sworn in as new state rep

Tuesday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

The 2021 legislative session begins today as state lawmakers will converge on Frankfort to pass a one-year state budget and pass legislation for the commonwealth. State Representative-Elect Josh Branscum will also be sworn in today […]

Branscum, Wise asking for constituent input ahead of session

Thursday, December 31 by Zac Oakes

State Sen. Max Wise and State Representative-Elect Josh Branscum are asking for the input of Russell Countians as the two prepare to head to Frankfort for the upcoming legislative session. Both are conducting surveys on […]

School Board Meets in Special Session

Friday, September 4 by WJRS Staff

Tax rates will remain the same for county taxpayers as far as school taxes are concerned. Meeting last night in special session, the Russell County School Board voted unanimously to leave the tax rates for […]

Board of Education Met Wednesday in Special Session

Thursday, June 4 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Board of Education approved a revision in its Comprehensive District Improvement plan in a special called meeting Wednesday. WJRS News talked with Superintendent Michael Ford…

Jamestown City Council Met in Special Session Monday

Tuesday, June 2 by Sean Hammond

WJRS News spoke to Mayor Nick Shearer following the meeting…

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RCH Board of Directors mum following lengthy closed session; will meet again Tuesday

Kentucky General Assembly ready for Week 2 of Session

Lawmakers adjust General Assembly’s 2022 Session Calendar

Rep. Josh Branscum Discusses Legislative Session

Special legislative session begins today

2021 legislative session begins today, Branscum to be sworn in as new state rep

Branscum, Wise asking for constituent input ahead of session

School Board Meets in Special Session

Board of Education Met Wednesday in Special Session

Jamestown City Council Met in Special Session Monday

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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