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Friday morning update from KYTC District 8

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews continue to plow roadways across the district this morning, all roads remain covered and slick. Motorists should avoid travel if possible. If you must travel slow down, […]

KYTC gives Update on 127 Project

Amber Hale, information officer with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 8 Office in Somerset, gave an update to WJRS NEWS on the ongoing work happening with the 127 road project and what motorists can expect […]

Update on RC Schools COVID numbers

As of Friday, Sept. 10, Russell County Schools had 248 students either positive or in quarantine due to COVID-19. There were also 27 employees positive or quarantined due to COVID-19.

Ford provides update on RCHS Principal search

The Russell County School District is searching for the next principal of Russell County High School. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the steps involved in hiring a new principal following the retirement […]

Update on school food pickup in June

The last day for meal pickups in the school year is this Friday, May 21. However, the school district will be offering breakfast and lunch for all children/students during the month of June at Jamestown […]

Ford gives update on new college and workforce center

The Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center project on the Russell County High School campus is coming along well. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the project is on schedule with an open […]