Bill aims to rebalance relationship between counties and state on jail costs

Monday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the state legislature aims to rebalance the relationship between counties and the state when it comes to jail costs. Jails are one of the largest line items counties spend […]

Program aims to help young people in the area find careers

Thursday, November 6 by Zac Oakes

A 2022 study found there were 78,000 Kentuckians between the ages of 16 and 24 who were not employed or enrolled in school. A new program in the Lake Cumberland area aims to help bring […]

Russell County Schools Anchor of Hope Food Pantry aims to help students and families with future uncertainty around SNAP

Friday, October 31 by Zac Oakes

With looming uncertainty about SNAP benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell County Schools’ Anchor of Hope Food Pantry aims to help Russell County students and their families. The pantry is a product of […]

County’s opioid liaison discusses how she aims to help local residents struggling with substance abuse

Thursday, October 9 by Zac Oakes

Jennifer Knifley is the opioid liaison hired through the Russell County Fiscal Court. The position was created through use of opioid settlement funds allotted to local government entities across the state. Knifley was a guest […]

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center aims to assist those impacted by tornado

Monday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at the Russell County Courthouse is set up to assist those who were impacted by the tornado earlier this month. Danny Bernardy with FEMA spoke to WJRS News and said […]

Hospital expansion aims to increase space in admissions area

Monday, April 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital’s planned expansion is expected to include a larger admissions area. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said more space in the admissions area is badly needed at the hospital. Site and foundation work on […]

Grant aims to help fund improvements at Greasy Creek

Monday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

A recently-received grant will help fund improvements at the planned Greasy Creek Park. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said the grant was for $30,000. Judge Executive Randy Marcum said he’s excited about ongoing plans at Greasy […]

KY Recovery Vocational aims to help those in recovery excel in the workplace

Tuesday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

Employment can often be one of the biggest barriers for someone in recovery from substance use disorder. Continuing our conversation with Jeric Devore, the executive director for Kentucky Recovery Vocational in Russell Springs, Devore spoke […]

Proposed bill aims to crack down on teen vaping

Tuesday, March 12 by Zac Oakes

A proposed bill in the Kentucky House of Representatives aims to crack down on teen vaping. The bill, House Bill 11, would create a statewide database of retailers who sell tobacco and vaping products so […]

Bill aims to regulate pet shops

Thursday, February 15 by Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature aims to put certain restrictions in place for pet shops. Charles Baglan files this report from Frankfort.

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Bill aims to rebalance relationship between counties and state on jail costs

Program aims to help young people in the area find careers

Russell County Schools Anchor of Hope Food Pantry aims to help students and families with future uncertainty around SNAP

County’s opioid liaison discusses how she aims to help local residents struggling with substance abuse

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center aims to assist those impacted by tornado

Hospital expansion aims to increase space in admissions area

Grant aims to help fund improvements at Greasy Creek

KY Recovery Vocational aims to help those in recovery excel in the workplace

Proposed bill aims to crack down on teen vaping

Bill aims to regulate pet shops

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