RS firefighters complete search and rescue training program

Thursday, April 27 by Derek Aaron

Thirteen members of the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department recently completed a comprehensive training program in search and rescue techniques. The training, which lasted approximately three hours, covered a wide range of essential skills that […]

Eli Fire Dept. training prop now complete; funded with state fire commission grant

Thursday, March 30 by Derek Aaron

The construction of the Eli Volunteer Fire Department’s training prop is now complete, according to fire department officials. The project was funded with awarded grant funds from the Kentucky Fire Commission. The prop was designed […]

RCPL to close today, reopen Friday for staff training

Thursday, August 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library will be closed today due to staff training. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield told WJRS News the book drop will remain open for people to use, and no overdue fees will […]

3 local SRO’s complete state training requirements

Monday, July 25 by Derek Aaron

Three local law enforcement officers were among 29 from agencies across the state assigned to specific school campuses to graduate from the sixth Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training School Resource Officer III Training last […]

State budget expands training stipend for law enforcement officers

Tuesday, July 19 by Zac Oakes

During the 2021 General Assembly regular session, there was an increase in the annual training stipend provided to sworn officers serving the commonwealth. State law mandates all sworn peace officers complete 40 hours of certified […]

Commonwealth Coders training to begin next month

Tuesday, July 19 by Derek Aaron

The Cumberlands Workforce Development Board in Russell Springs is again offering the Commonwealth Coders web development training program in the area, beginning next month. The classes are slated to begin August 17th with orientation scheduled […]

Constables to require training; end of legislative session draws near

Monday, March 28 by Derek Aaron

A measure that would require training for the state’s constables is headed to Governor Andy Beshear’s desk. Here’s Keith West from Frankfort for WJRS NEWS… West also recapped the previous week in the state capitol […]

Senate bill would require grief training for coroners

Tuesday, February 1 by Derek Aaron

A Senate bill would require grief training for coroners if passed by the General Assembly. Senate Bill 66 would require coroners and deputy coroners to attend four hours of training to learn about the grief […]

Golden graduates from state law enforcement training academy

Friday, October 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Ron Golden graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy yesterday. Golden was part of Class 519 which included 24 law enforcement officers from across the […]

Russell County EMS awarded grant for education and training

Tuesday, May 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County EMS is among seven recipients statewide for a grant from the Kentucky Office of Rural Health. The funds aim to support local education and training efforts focused on automated external defibrillators (AEDs), CPR […]

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RS firefighters complete search and rescue training program

Eli Fire Dept. training prop now complete; funded with state fire commission grant

RCPL to close today, reopen Friday for staff training

3 local SRO’s complete state training requirements

State budget expands training stipend for law enforcement officers

Commonwealth Coders training to begin next month

Constables to require training; end of legislative session draws near

Senate bill would require grief training for coroners

Golden graduates from state law enforcement training academy

Russell County EMS awarded grant for education and training

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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