Articles by Derek Aaron

Russell County Hospital has a new auditing and accounting firm following action by the healthcare facility’s board of directors earlier this week. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson talked to WJRS NEWS about the change…

First National Bank recently hosted the 37th annual Hall of Fame Banquet. High school senior recipients were selected by their club sponsor for their dedication and contribution made to their respective clubs during their time […]

A Russell Springs man was arrested by the Russell Springs Police Department on Wednesday afternoon on possession of methamphetamine and other charges, according to jail records. Craig Bruner, age 62, was taken into custody by […]

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors met earlier this week and hospital CEO Scott Thompson shared some good news with hospital leadership that will benefit the health of the community… While exact dates and […]

The Bank of Jamestown honored the 2022 4.0 Russell County High School Seniors at a banquet this week at People’s Café in Jamestown. The 16 seniors recognized were Mills Clark, Jesse Gossage, Riley Hill, Morgan […]

There are few folks that everyone seems to know but Jerry Gentry, affectionately known as “The Can Man” to locals, was one of those. A true Russell County legend, Gentry, age 68, passed away at […]

The federal government is, once again, offering free at-home COVID-19 tests through the U.S. Postal Service. The third round of the free tests, which contain eight rapid antigen tests, are available to any household in […]

As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety is joining law enforcement around the state for the annual Click It or Ticket campaign, encouraging motorists to buckle up and […]

Several Russell County 4-H youth recently participated in the District Speech and Demonstrations Communications Contest. Lillian Davis was champion of Jr. Foods Elizabeth Hoskins was champion of Sr. Foods Audrey Wilson was champion of Jr. […]

A variety of Jif peanut butter products have been recalled due to a salmonella outbreak stemming from a Lexington peanut butter manufacturing facility. The company that makes the brand issued the voluntary recall on Friday. […]