Russell Springs looking to utilize grant funds to replace water lines; Mayor thanks community for support during recent health concerns

Monday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs plans to utilize grant funds to update its water infrastructure. Much of last week’s city council meeting was spent approving documents for a grant that would modernize the city’s water […]

Melton says community support for bicentennial has been great

Thursday, April 10 by Zac Oakes

As Russell County celebrates its bicentennial this year, Susan Melton with the Russell County Judge Executive’s Office said community support has been great. With events planned throughout the year, Melton said businesses and individuals have […]

Somerset man sentenced to nearly 7 years for faking death to avoid paying child support

Friday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

A Somerset man was sentenced to nearly 7 years in prison in federal court this week for reportedly hacking into a system and faking his own death to avoid paying child support. The U.S. Attorney’s […]

Duo Broadband announces changes to television support as exit from television nears

Monday, July 29 by Zac Oakes

Recently on local news, we reported that, as Duo Broadband prepares to remove its television services, some changes are being made that people need to be aware of. We continue our conversation with Duo Broadband […]

Williams grateful for community’s support for Kevin’s Kids

Tuesday, April 30 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we reported that this year’s Kevin’s Kids concert brought in more than $95,000 to support Russell County children through the local family resource and youth services centers. WJRS News caught up […]

House bill seeks support for religious freedom in public schools

Wednesday, March 8 by Derek Aaron

In Frankfort, House Bill 547 seeks support for religious freedom in public schools for school personnel. Charles Baglan files this report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS…

Nearly $8 million in settlement funds will support early childhood education

Wednesday, June 29 by Derek Aaron

The Governor’s Office of Early Childhood is set to receive nearly $8 million of Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement funds that will promote early childhood education around Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear said the funds will provide […]

Judiciary committee discusses child support for children of DUI victims

Friday, June 10 by Derek Aaron

A Tennessee state representative spoke with Kentucky lawmakers on Thursday about a new Tennessee law requiring people convicted of vehicular homicide due to intoxication to pay child support to each of the victim’s children. Tennessee […]

LWC awarded grant to support summer bridge program

Thursday, March 10 by Derek Aaron

A total of 29 programs at 25 Kentucky colleges and universities, including Lindsey Wilson College in neighboring Adair County, will receive grants of up to $200,000 each, totaling $3.5 million, to support summer bridge programs […]

KY Capitol Dome, Governor’s Mansion lit blue and yellow in support of Ukraine

Wednesday, March 2 by Derek Aaron

The dome of the Kentucky State Capitol was lit blue and the front of the Governor’s Mansion yellow Tuesday night and will be again tonight as a show of support for the people of Ukraine, […]

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Russell Springs looking to utilize grant funds to replace water lines; Mayor thanks community for support during recent health concerns

Melton says community support for bicentennial has been great

Somerset man sentenced to nearly 7 years for faking death to avoid paying child support

Duo Broadband announces changes to television support as exit from television nears

Williams grateful for community’s support for Kevin’s Kids

House bill seeks support for religious freedom in public schools

Nearly $8 million in settlement funds will support early childhood education

Judiciary committee discusses child support for children of DUI victims

LWC awarded grant to support summer bridge program

KY Capitol Dome, Governor’s Mansion lit blue and yellow in support of Ukraine

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