School board approves youth wrestling program, purchase of truck

Wednesday, June 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education gave the green light to start a youth wrestling program at yesterday’s special-called meeting, along with the purchase of a truck for the district’s maintenance department. WJRS News caught […]

Each school to now have its own Family Resource and Youth Services Center

Wednesday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

Each school in the Russell County School District will soon have its own Family Resource and Youth Services Center. Superintendent Michael Ford announced at this week’s school board meeting the state approved the school district’s […]

Kevin’s Kids Concert raises more than $95,000 for local youth

Monday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

The 10th Kevin’s Kids Concert was a major success once again this year, with more than $95,000 raised to provide support for Russell County children. Near the conclusion of Saturday night’s concert, which was held […]

Audit finds high use of pepper spray at Adair Youth Detention Center

Thursday, February 1 by Zac Oakes

An independent audit report regarding Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice facilities was released yesterday. One section in particular highlighted the facility in neighboring Adair County. According to the audit, staff at the facility used pepper […]

Lawsuit filed against Adair Youth Detention Center

Monday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

Two females who were housed at the Adair County Youth Detention Center in 2022 have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the facility. Also named in the lawsuit are the Kentucky Department of Juvenile […]

18-year-old indicted on rape, riot charges for incident at Adair youth development center last year

Wednesday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

A Louisville teenager is facing multiple charges in relation to the incident at the Adair Youth Development Facility last year when the youth took over the facility. Malachi Amir Price, age 18, is the first […]

Local 4-H youth compete in shooting sports competition

Monday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Co. 4-H Shooting Sports Club recently hosted the Ralph Pettyjohn Memorial 4-H Competition at the Russell County Sportsmen’s Club. The Russell County team had a strong performance. Here are some of the top […]

Russell County youth compete in State 4-H Communications Day competition

Thursday, July 13 by Zac Oakes

Six Russell County youth competed in the Kentucky 4-H Communications Day recently in Nicholasville. Elizabeth Hoskins received champion honors and a blue ribbon in senior clothing and textiles demonstration. Carter Brown and Molly Hammond competed […]

Juvenile charged, taken to Adair Youth Detention following McCreary County murder

Tuesday, July 11 by Zac Oakes

A male juvenile has been charged and lodged in the Adair Youth Detention Center following a reported murder in nearby McCreary County. According to Kentucky State Police, the investigation began just before 7 p.m. ET […]

Still time to sign youth up for upcoming Calipari Camp at RCHS

Wednesday, May 31 by Derek Aaron

Time is running out for local youth to sign up for the Russell County stop on University of Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari’s satellite camp tour. The camp will take place this coming Saturday, […]

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School board approves youth wrestling program, purchase of truck

Each school to now have its own Family Resource and Youth Services Center

Kevin’s Kids Concert raises more than $95,000 for local youth

Audit finds high use of pepper spray at Adair Youth Detention Center

Lawsuit filed against Adair Youth Detention Center

18-year-old indicted on rape, riot charges for incident at Adair youth development center last year

Local 4-H youth compete in shooting sports competition

Russell County youth compete in State 4-H Communications Day competition

Juvenile charged, taken to Adair Youth Detention following McCreary County murder

Still time to sign youth up for upcoming Calipari Camp at RCHS

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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