Fiscal court approves first reading of occupational tax ordinance

Tuesday, February 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court met in special session Monday morning. The court approved the first reading of the new occupational tax ordinance, which increases the tax from three-quarters of a percent to one percent. The […]

Jamestown Council approves purchase of new police equipment

Friday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council unanimously approved the purchase of new computer equipment for the city’s police department at last night’s council meeting. According to Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton, the new equipment will bring the department […]

School board approves 23-24 calendar

Wednesday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

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 […]

School board approves program aimed at helping student dental needs

Thursday, November 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a program at its most recent board meeting that aims to address student dental needs. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News a breakdown of what the program entails.

School board approves contract for agritech facility, athletic turf

Thursday, November 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a couple contracts at a special-called meeting this week for upcoming projects. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News an update on these upcoming projects.

Jamestown Council approves city tax decrease

Friday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council voted to approve the second reading of an ordinance that lowers the city tax rate at its meeting last night. Real and personal property will be taxed at 15.8 cents per […]

Fiscal court approves final tax rates from remaining taxing districts

Wednesday, September 28 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Fiscal Court accepted tax rates from the remaining taxing districts at a special-called meeting of county leaders on Tuesday. Judge-Executive Gary Robertson spoke to WJRS NEWS about the court accepting the rates […]

School board approves $26 million+ working budget for FY 23

Tuesday, September 20 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 23 budget at Monday night’s regular monthly meeting of school leaders. Superintendent Michael Ford discussed the budget and other action taken at the meeting with […]

County approves tax rates for extension board, library board

Tuesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved tax rates for the Russell County Extension Board and the Library Board during Monday night’s meeting. Extension agent Jonathan Oakes presented tax rates of 3.8 for real property, 5.76 […]

City Council approves resolution to move forward with Eli/Mt Eden water project

Tuesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council gave approval to a resolution that will allow the city to use Clean Water funds for a project that will improve water quality and pressure in the Eli and Mt. […]

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Fiscal court approves first reading of occupational tax ordinance

Jamestown Council approves purchase of new police equipment

School board approves 23-24 calendar

School board approves program aimed at helping student dental needs

School board approves contract for agritech facility, athletic turf

Jamestown Council approves city tax decrease

Fiscal court approves final tax rates from remaining taxing districts

School board approves $26 million+ working budget for FY 23

County approves tax rates for extension board, library board

City Council approves resolution to move forward with Eli/Mt Eden water project

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown