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CAIP Funding Approved for Russell County Agricultural Producers

Russell County is among ten Kentucky counties approved to receive funding through the County Agricultural Investment Program. The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved more than $2.5 million Friday for agricultural diversification and rural-development projects across […]

Temporary Pipeline Approved for Liberty

Liberty’s emergency water situation continues, but help is on the way. Mayor Dr. Sam Haddad told the Casey County News Tuesday afternoon that a temporary pipeline to pump water from the Green River to Lake […]

Russell County approved for over $200k in CAIP funds

Russell County was recently approved for over $200,000 in County Agricultural Incentives Program funds by the state ag development board. The funds provide Kentucky agricultural producers cost-share assistance on practices that increase net farm income […]

Sheriff, County Clerk budgets approved by fiscal court

The fiscal court approved the 2025 budgets for the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and Russell County Clerk’s Office at its meeting this week. The 2025 sheriff’s budget comes in at around $1.36 million in expenses […]

Russell County DAR program approved for loan

The Russell County Deceased Farm Animal Removal Program received a $7,500 loan from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board. The local program coordinates environmentally-sound and cost-effective disposal of deceased livestock for Kentucky producers. The Kentucky Ag […]

Russell County approved for $195K in CAIP program

Russell County has been approved for approximately $195,000 in County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) funds. Neighboring Adair and Casey counties were also approved for funds. Adair County received around $206,000 in funds and Casey County […]

Holt resigns from city council, Mann approved as replacement

Russell Springs City Councilman Tommy Holt announced his resignation from his seat on the city council through a letter presented at last night’s city council meeting. Holt’s resignation is effective immediately. Councilwoman Sherry Bottom-Daniel nominated […]