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Specialty Crop proposals due next month

The proposal window is now open for Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Applicants must describe how the project potentially affects and produces measurable outcomes for the specialty crop industry and/or the […]

Three indicted by grand jury

Three individuals were indicted by a Russell County grand jury Tuesday. Those indicted included the following: Ronnie L. Johnson, 42, of Russell Springs, on 16 counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument second degree. […]

‘Gigantic’ expenditure looms for hospital board

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors continue to mull a multi-million dollar capital expenditure regarding cyber security for the hospital’s electronic medical records. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson talked to WJRS NEWS following Tuesday’s meeting […]

School board approves 23-24 calendar

The Russell County Board of Education is already making plans for the 2023-2024 school year. At this week’s board of education meeting, the board approved the school calendar for next school year. Superintendent Michael Ford […]

LCRCWC chosen for 2022 Build Kentucky Award

Branscum Construction was selected as a recipient of the 2022 Associated General Contractors of Kentucky Build Kentucky Award for the new Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center. Representatives from Branscum Construction were on hand […]

RCMS Academic Team sending several to region

The Russell County Middle School Academic team recently competed in Governor’s Cup District competition and several students will now be moving on to regional competition. The following students will compete at region on February 4th: […]

Legislators to be at library one week from today

One week from today, Rep. Josh Branscum of Russell Springs and Sen. Rick Girdler of Somerset, who represent Russell County in Frankfort, will hold a legislative update at the Russell County Public Library in Jamestown. […]