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Shower and Thunderstorms Possible Today

July 11, 2019 Sean Hammond

Good Thursday, everyone. We have a better chance of seeing some showers and thunderstorms today, and temperatures are going to remain on the warm side. Here’s the forecasted highs for today… You can see most […]

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Fiscal Court Met in Special Session Wednesday

July 11, 2019 Sean Hammond

Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson spoke to WJRS News following Wednesday afternoon’s special called meeting of the fiscal court…

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Affirmative Action Report

July 11, 2019 Sean Hammond

Earlier this week the Russell County Fiscal Court heard the affirmative action report for the 2018-19 fiscal year. A total of 39 hires were made by the county government during that time period with 26 […]

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Library Releases Usage Statistics

July 11, 2019 Sean Hammond

Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield talked with WJRS News about the library’s impact on the community during the just completed fiscal year…

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Health Department Receives Grant

July 11, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Health Department recently received a $10,000 Kentucky Prevention and Cessation grant to promote, educate and increase the availability of the Freedom from Smoking Cessation class to the community. The Russell County Hospital, […]

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Commodity Distribution is Today

July 11, 2019 Sean Hammond

Commodities are being distributed at the Russell County Rescue Squad Building located on South Highway 127 next to the radio station from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm or until all commodities are given away. For […]

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Community Blood Drive is Today

July 11, 2019 Sean Hammond

The monthly community blood drive will be from noon until 5:30 pm at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room, located at 2405 North Main Street in Jamestown. One donor will win a $100 gift card, […]

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RS City Council Meets this Evening

July 11, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell Springs City Council will meet for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting takes place at 6:00 pm this evening at City Hall in Russell Springs. Items on the agenda include… City notification system […]

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Detention Center Report

July 10, 2019 Sean Hammond

Jailer Bobby Dunbar gave his monthly detention center report during this week’s regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court… Total expenses for the detention center totaled $135,587.12.

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Sheriff’s Department Report for June

July 10, 2019 Sean Hammond

Chief Deputy Jerry Melton with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office gave the sheriff’s activity report for June in front of county leaders earlier this week in Jamestown…

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  • Community Conversation 8-18

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.

  • Community Conversation 8-17

    Jeff Hoover talks with Russell County Schools Director of Security Jackie Grider about school safety, the role of school resource officers, summer training, and the importance of building trust with students, parents, and the community. Grider also shares his personal commitment to helping students make positive choices and succeed.

  • Community Conversation 8-12

    Superintendent Michael Ford joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the start of the new school year, the latest progress on the new middle school, the completed Laker Band practice area, school facility priorities, teacher recruitment, and the need for substitute teachers across the district.

  • Community Conversation 8-10

    Jeff Hoover talks with Kristina Burton of the Russell County Public Library about the upcoming grand opening of The Green, including the new Bank of Jamestown Pavilion, community events, and opportunities for families. They also discuss the library’s returning homework help program, teen advisory board, book clubs, and other ways the library is serving the Russell County community.

  • Community Conversation 8-6

    Russell Springs City Park Director Daniel Buster joins Jeff Hoover to discuss the latest improvements at the park, including construction on the new golf course and turf ballfield projects. He also shares details about the city's free Back to School Bash, featuring inflatables, games, free food, swimming, and family fun before students head back to class.

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