Month: August 2019

Eric Wolford, the Director of Transportation for Russell County Schools, spoke to WJRS News about school bus awareness and student safety as the new school year gets underway next week… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Wolford-8-7.mp3 We’ll have more with […]

Student Meals Free at School Again this Year

WJRS News Director Derek Aaron files this report for local news on school nutrition for the upcoming academic year… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Aaron-8-7.mp3

Commodity Distribution is Tomorrow

On Thursday, Judge Gary D. Robertson and the Russell County Fiscal Court, in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be giving out commodities at the Russell County Rescue Squad Building located on […]

KSP Activity Report

During the month of July there were 20 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area, which includes Russell County. There were two fatal collisions during the month of July […]

Susie Popplewell Buesing, age 84, Formerly of Jamestown

Susie Popplewell Buesing, age 84, of Warrensburg, Missouri, formerly of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, August 4th, 2019 at her residence. She is survived by: Her Husband Wilbert Buesing Seven Children Gary, John, Marvin, and […]

Laker Sports, Wednesday, August 7th

WJRS Sports Director Derek Aaron details Tuesday’s action in the world of Laker sports… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Aaron-8-7-Sports.mp3 Admission prices at Russell County Middle School football, girls’ and boys’ basketball, volleyball, softball and baseball conference games have changed […]

Trading Post Items- Tuesday

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Shower and Thunderstorm Chances Increase Tonight

Good Tuesday, everyone. Temperatures are well into the 80’s with some cloud cover impacting the region. We should squeeze out another dry day before those rain chances increase tonight and into the day on Wednesday. […]

Vaccination Requirements For the School District

Patty Meece, who oversees student health for Russell County Schools, spoke to WJRS News about the all-important vaccination requirements for students this coming school year… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Meece-8-6.mp3 Again, students will not be able to start school […]

Open Houses Tonight

Open houses at Russell Springs Elementary, Jamestown Elementary and Salem Elementary will take place tonight at the respective schools from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Students and parents/guardians are urged to come meet their teachers […]