Fiscal court approves changes for sheriff’s office boat

Tuesday, December 9 by Zac Oakes

The issue of a boat received by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office through a grant a few years ago became a topic at yesterday’s fiscal court meeting. Magistrate Larry Skaggs brought up the issue, citing […]

School board approves bid for demolition project

Tuesday, November 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a bid for an upcoming demolition project at last night’s meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford provided WJRS News more details about the bid and the timeline for the demolition […]

Fiscal court approves funds for dead animal removal program

Friday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved $5,000 in funding for the Russell County Soil Conservation District’s Dead Animal Removal program at its recent meeting. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum provided more details. According to […]

Fiscal court approves solar ordinance following lengthy discussion

Monday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved its solar ordinance at its meeting this morning. After a lengthy discussion on the issue, the court voted 4-0 to approve the ordinance. Magistrate Mickey Garner abstained during the […]

Hospital board approves lease agreement for Med Spa

Thursday, October 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Directors approved a lease agreement for a new building that will serve as a medical spa. They’re commonly known as a Med Spa, and are a combination of an […]

Jamestown council approves ordinance allowing special purpose vehicles on city streets; planning for upcoming events

Friday, October 17 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council approved an ordinance last night that will permit special-purpose vehicles, like side-by-sides and some other ATVs, to be operated on city streets. The vehicles must meet state requirements for equipment, be […]

Russell Springs Council approves slight decrease to city tax rate

Friday, October 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council approved a decrease in the city’s tax rate at last night’s meeting. Mayor Eddie Thomas said he was happy to see the city’s tax rate decrease and credited the work […]

School board approves working budget

Thursday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved its working budget for the remainder of the school year at this week’s board meeting. The new budget includes revenues and expenses totaling around $30.5 million. The school […]

School board approves pass allowing free admission to regular season sporting events for county residents 62+

Wednesday, September 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County residents age 62 or older will soon have the opportunity to attend Russell County Schools athletic events free of charge thanks to the new Legends of Laker Nation Athletic Pass. The school board […]

Fiscal court approves Greasy Creek lease

Friday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

Last week, we reported Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum received a lease from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the planned Greasy Creek park project. At Monday’s fiscal court meeting, the court approved the […]

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Fiscal court approves changes for sheriff’s office boat

School board approves bid for demolition project

Fiscal court approves funds for dead animal removal program

Fiscal court approves solar ordinance following lengthy discussion

Hospital board approves lease agreement for Med Spa

Jamestown council approves ordinance allowing special purpose vehicles on city streets; planning for upcoming events

Russell Springs Council approves slight decrease to city tax rate

School board approves working budget

School board approves pass allowing free admission to regular season sporting events for county residents 62+

Fiscal court approves Greasy Creek lease

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

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