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This Week Proclaimed as BPW Week

Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson signed a proclamation this week, declaring October 21st-25th as Kentucky Business and Professional Women’s Week. Working women make up 56.8 percent of the nation’s workforce and the BPW promotes quality […]

Celebration Week for Local Homemakers

Russell County Homemakers President Melonie Eubank talked with WJRS NEWS about a week of celebration for the local homemakers… Later this week, we’ll hear from Eubank about a specialty club and the good work they’re […]

Gas Prices Slightly Cheaper this Week

Gas prices in our area of Kentucky are a penny cheaper this week at $2.36, according to Triple A’s weekly gasoline report. Locally, prices are between $2.34 and $2.35 a gallon for regular unleaded. At […]

School Accountability Scores were Released Last Week

WJRS News Director Derek Aaron breaks down elementary school accountability scores following the recent release of state test results… Russell Springs Elementary Principal Rene’ Gossage talked with WJRS about her school’s scores… Jamestown Elementary Principal […]

LC ATC Took a Trip to Manufacturing Company this Week

Earlier this week, the Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center and Camtech Manufacturing Solutions in Pulaski County took part in the first-ever “Bus 2 Business” Day, a program focused on making connections between high school students […]

Gasoline Prices Cheaper this Week

Average gasoline prices in our portion of Kentucky are 12 cents cheaper this week at $2.37, according to Triple A. Locally, the lowest price currently available for regular unleaded is $2.34 per gallon. Two weeks […]

Event Next Week at Local Hatchery

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery Education/Outreach Specialist Moria Painter spoke to WJRS NEWS about an always popular event happening at the hatchery next week… Kayla Newell, with the Friends of Wolf Creek, said the group […]

More from Fiscal Court Meeting Earlier this Week

Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson talked with WJRS News about several items of business taken up during this week’s meeting of the fiscal court, including some key pass thrus on transfers… We’ll have more from […]