Branscum discusses workforce participation issues

Wednesday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

State Rep. Josh Branscum from Russell County is continuing to look at ways to improve the workforce participation rate in Kentucky. Branscum was on Community Conversations on WJRS this week to discuss the workforce participation […]

Branscum talks workforce development aspect of HB 1

Monday, April 8 by Zac Oakes

Today on local news, we wrap up our conversation with State Rep. Josh Branscum of Russell County discussing House Bill 1 and the impact it will have locally. Branscum spoke to WJRS News about workforce […]

Russell County Schools selected for Workforce Readiness mini grant

Friday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools was selected for a workforce readiness mini grant. The Kentucky Advising Academy recently awarded mini grants reimbursable up to $5,000 to 17 Kentucky schools, with Russell County High School being selected. According […]

Branscum to chair House Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee

Wednesday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Josh Branscum is the new chair of the Kentucky House’s Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee. This committee crafts policies relating to the unemployment insurance program, worker safety, and workforce development, along with […]

School Board approves new program aimed at helping students prepare for workforce

Tuesday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a new program at a recent board meeting that aims to help students prepare for the workforce. Here’s Superintendent Michael Ford speaking to WJRS News about the new […]

Mask mandate lifted at Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center

Thursday, March 24 by Zac Oakes

A state mandate that required students and teachers at the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center to wear masks has been lifted, according to Superintendent Michael Ford. The board unanimously approved updates to the […]

New Opportunities at Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center

Wednesday, January 12 by Derek Aaron

We continue today with more from Sarah Roy, the principal at the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center, about classes non-traditional students can take at the center… Our full interview with Mrs. Roy can […]

Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center principal recaps last semester

Tuesday, January 11 by Derek Aaron

Sarah Roy, the principal at the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center, spoke with WJRS NEWS about how this past fall went at the new facility… Roy said the number of students taking classes […]

Dedication held for Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center

Monday, August 2 by Zac Oakes

A grand opening was held for the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center on Sunday. A large crowd was gathered to celebrate the opening of the new facility, which will begin being utilized by […]

Grand opening of Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center is this weekend

Friday, July 30 by Zac Oakes

The grand opening and dedication ceremony for the Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center is this weekend. A ceremony will be held Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the center, which is located beside Russell […]

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Branscum discusses workforce participation issues

Branscum talks workforce development aspect of HB 1

Russell County Schools selected for Workforce Readiness mini grant

Branscum to chair House Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee

School Board approves new program aimed at helping students prepare for workforce

Mask mandate lifted at Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center

New Opportunities at Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center

Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center principal recaps last semester

Dedication held for Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center

Grand opening of Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center is this weekend

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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