Month: August 2024

The Russell County Fiscal Court heard an update on the 127 project between Russell and Clinton counties this week. James Jones from the District 8 Transportation Office spoke to the court about the timeline for […]

Gail Robertson, wife of the late Terry Robertson, was sworn in as the newest member of the Jamestown City Council last night. Terry served on the council for more than 20 years. He passed away […]

The annual Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival gets underway this evening, with this year being the 20th year of the festival. The annual festival gets underway at 6 this evening at the KOA Campground. Admission for […]

School officials are looking at ways to address issues with parents/guardians picking up students in the afternoon. School officials say there have been concerns about cars blocking traffic along roadways in the afternoon around the […]

A Russell Springs man was arrested yesterday evening on drug charges. According to reports, 29-year-old Taylor C. Grider of Russell Springs was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, public intoxication of a controlled substance, […]

Those who participated in the Russell County Hospital Community Health Screenings will be able to pick up their results tomorrow. The hospital has designated 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. tomorrow as a pickup time for […]

Feeding Russell County’s students is no small task. Russell County Schools Director of School Nutrition Jessica Holt spoke to  WJRS News about the number of meals the district prepares for local students and the multiple […]

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore earlier this year brought attention to bridge safety across the nation. The U.S. Department of Transportation provides ratings for bridges across the state based off […]

As the new school year is rapidly approaching, school safety is always a notable topic. Jackie Grider is the Russell County Schools Director of School Safety. Grider told WJRS News he, along with the district’s […]