Month: September 2023

The Russell County Board of Education approved its working budget at this week’s board meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the budget and some changes with the school district’s SEEK fund allocation […]

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said he’s been hearing a lot of good things about some recent improvements made at the City Park. Thomas spoke to WJRS News and said the turf at the little […]

The Russell Springs Police Department has released its monthly activity report for the month of August. Last month, the department reported 3 alcohol DUI arrests and 5 drug DUI arrests. Russell Springs Police performed 85 […]

The Jamestown City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at City Hall. We’ll have more from the meeting on tomorrow’s local news.

The federal government is planning to reopen the site that allows Americans to order up to four free at-home COVID tests per household. Orders can be placed at COVIDTests.gov starting Monday, and the tests will […]

The Russell County Board of Education received an update on work at the athletic complex at this week’s board meeting. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News a recap of the work being […]

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department has received some new equipment with the help of grant funds. A 5 percent FEMA grant and another 50 percent grant have helped purchase much-needed equipment for the department. […]