Month: March 2024

Continuing to take a look at Russell County’s winners of the Campbellsville University Excellence in Teaching Awards, WJRS News caught up with Russell County Middle School Assistant Principal Susan Stringer to talk about the middle […]

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved a bid for a bridge project in the Creelsboro area at Friday’s special-called meeting. Judge Executive Randy Marcum spoke to WJRS News about the project. The bid came in […]

A group of more than 45 volunteers gathered in Jabez over the weekend to help clean up around Lake Cumberland. It was part of an effort known as A Cleaner Kentucky, led by Whitney Lewis, […]

A Florida woman was arrested after she reportedly posed as a supply company, stealing more than $100,000 from the McCreary County school district. According to Kentucky State Police, the investigation began last August when state […]

A Somerset man was arrested after he reportedly fired a gun at individuals riding motorcycles. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, 60-year-old Terry Cook of Somerset was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment first […]

Penny Lester was the Elementary recipient for Russell County in this year’s Campbellsville University Excellence in Teaching Awards. Salem Elementary Principal KJ Webb spoke to WJRS News about Lester’s time at the school and the […]

A program that got its start in Russell County is gaining traction statewide. This program aims to help eliminate barriers for those reentering society after incarceration, as well as many others. Alana Reynolds was a […]

The Russell County Judge Executive’s Office said income requirements for the monthly commodity giveaway at the Russell County Fairgrounds has changed. Those who may have previously not been eligible could now be eligible for this […]