The fiscal court approved additional funds for Russell County Search & Rescue at this week’s meeting.
Chris Money with search & rescue appeared before the fiscal court and requested an additional $10,000 from the county. The fiscal court currently allocates $10,000 annually to Russell County Search & Rescue.
Money said the funds will help support operation of search & rescue, but also provide needed equipment repairs.
Judge Executive Randy Marcum said Russell County Search & Rescue is one of the best in the area.
The fiscal court voted unanimously to approve the funds.
