WJRS News

The family of the late Conley H. Gregory has established the Conley H. Gregory Memorial Endowed Scholarship to support Wayne County students enrolled in a technical or health sciences program at Somerset Community College (SCC). […]

The Russell County Board of Education took care of several items during its regular meeting Monday evening, July 20th, including financial updates, personnel, student activities and facilities. Superintendent Michael Ford told board members the school […]

As the start of a new school year draws closer, Russell County Schools and local emergency responders are coming together Wednesday for their annual school safety meeting. The meeting will bring together law enforcement, fire […]

Three people were arrested Tuesday in separate incidents in Casey County. According to the Casey County Sheriff’s Department, 25-year-old Taysean Coleman of Danville was arrested Tuesday morning. Coleman is charged with fourth-degree assault, criminal mischief […]

Russell County parents are being reminded that it’s time to complete the school district’s new online registration process before students return to class. Russell County Director of Pupil Personnel Jessica Gossage says the new system […]

Russell County High School is gearing up for another busy year of athletics with several facility improvements and additional support for game-day operations. During Monday night’s meeting of the Russell County Board of Education, Athletic […]

Military veterans will soon have reserved parking spaces at every Russell County school. During Monday night’s meeting of the Russell County Board of Education, Superintendent Michael Ford presented a proposal to partner with the Kentucky […]

The Russell County School District’s summer feeding program has provided nearly 100,000 meals to local children during the summer break. During Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Michael Ford presented Food Services Director Jessica […]

The Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire Monday morning on Oaks Drive, off Damron Creek Road in northern Russell County. Assistant Fire Chief Mark Barnett told WJRS NEWS firefighters were dispatched […]