Jamestown Council Approves Police Purchases, Doubles Firefighter Stipends

Thursday, October 15 by WJRS Staff

The Jamestown City Council approved tax rates, increased stipends for volunteer firefighters and authorized more than $12,000 in police purchases during Thursday night’s meeting. The council unanimously approved the city’s ad valorem taxes on real […]

Jamestown Council Approves Sale of Former Hardee’s Property

Thursday, October 15 by WJRS Staff

The Jamestown City Council voted unanimously Thursday evening to sell the former Hardee’s property on North Main Street to businessman Roy Patel for $135,000. During the council’s regular monthly meeting, Mayor Regena Hinton said she […]

Fiscal Court Approves Road Funding and Other Transfers

Wednesday, October 14 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Fiscal Court unanimously approved several fund transfers during its meeting Monday morning, including funding for local road projects. Each measure received the support of all four magistrates in attendance. Magistrate Zach Wilson […]

Fiscal Court Receives Jail Report, Approves $400,000 Transfer

Monday, October 12 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Detention Center averaged 86 inmates a day during September, according to a report presented by Jailer Bobby Dunbar at Monday morning’s Fiscal Court meeting. Dunbar reported revenue of approximately $40,712 dollars for […]

Russell County School District Maintains Strong Financial Position; Board Approves 2026-27 Working Budget

Tuesday, September 22 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Board of Education unanimously adopted the school district’s working budget for the 2026–27 school year during its regular monthly meeting Monday morning. The budget must be submitted to the Kentucky Department of […]

Fiscal Court Approves Tax Rates for Hospital, EMS and Library

Tuesday, September 15 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved proposed tax rates for three local taxing districts during its regular monthly meeting Monday morning. The court accepted rates for Russell County EMS, the Russell County Public Library and […]

EMS Board Approves Tax Rate Before Lengthy Executive Session

Tuesday, August 11 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County EMS Board has approved a recommended tax rate for the coming year following its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning. EMS Director Charles Shepherd recommended the board adopt what is known as the […]

Russell County Hospital Board Approves Columbia Expansion Plan

Wednesday, July 29 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors has unanimously approved a proposal that would expand the hospital’s reach into neighboring Adair County. During Tuesday afternoon’s regular monthly meeting, Hospital CEO Scott Thompson presented a recommendation […]

Russell County Board of Education Reviews Finances, Approves School Business

Wednesday, July 22 by WJRS Staff

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 […]

Jamestown City Council Approves Three Resolutions, Takes No Action After Executive Session

Friday, July 17 by WJRS Staff

The Jamestown City Council approved three resolutions and met in executive session during its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening. The first resolution renews a recently expired grant application to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority. If approved, […]

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Jamestown Council Approves Police Purchases, Doubles Firefighter Stipends

Jamestown Council Approves Sale of Former Hardee’s Property

Fiscal Court Approves Road Funding and Other Transfers

Fiscal Court Receives Jail Report, Approves $400,000 Transfer

Russell County School District Maintains Strong Financial Position; Board Approves 2026-27 Working Budget

Fiscal Court Approves Tax Rates for Hospital, EMS and Library

EMS Board Approves Tax Rate Before Lengthy Executive Session

Russell County Hospital Board Approves Columbia Expansion Plan

Russell County Board of Education Reviews Finances, Approves School Business

Jamestown City Council Approves Three Resolutions, Takes No Action After Executive Session

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

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