Fiscal court approves side-by-sides on county roadways

Tuesday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved an ordinance yesterday that will allow special purpose vehicles, particularly side-by-sides, to be operated on county roadways, as long as they meet certain requirements. The fiscal court approved the […]

Jamestown Council approves purchase of sewer camera for public works department

Friday, August 22 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council met last night, approving a resolution to apply for a grant that would help fund a project to transition from using chlorine at the city’s water plant to bleach. Jamestown Mayor […]

School board approves multiple mental health contracts; Ford discusses importance of partnerships with agencies

Wednesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved several contracts with outside mental health agencies for the upcoming school year. These agencies provide services to Russell County students. Superintendent Michael Ford said these are important services […]

School board approves pay increase for extended leave substitute teachers

Tuesday, July 22 by Zac Oakes

Substitute teachers covering the same classroom for extended periods of time will see an increase in pay following a unanimous decision by the Russell County Board of Education last night. Superintendent Michael Ford presented the […]

School board approves change in insurance carrier

Monday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a change in the school district’s insurance carrier at its meeting earlier today. The board approved a new policy agreement with Bluegrass Risk Management, a relatively new company […]

Jamestown council approves bid for water tower painting

Monday, June 23 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council approved a bid for $187,000 for the water tower near the Stephens Pipe and Steel plant to be painted. Jamestown Mayor Regena Hinton spoke to WJRS News about the water tower. […]

School board approves extra teacher for English Language Learner program

Thursday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved the addition of another teacher for the school district’s English Language Learner program at this week’s board meeting. The new teacher will serve as a specialist for students […]

Russell Springs Council approves new zoning law placing restrictions on treatment facilities

Friday, June 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council approved a new zoning law last night that places restrictions on alcohol and drug treatment entities in the city. Under the new ordinance, alcohol and drug treatment entities would not […]

Jamestown Council approves change in street specifications

Friday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council met in special session last night, approving an ordinance that changes width requirements for city streets. Mayor Regena Hinton spoke to WJRS News and said the change was made to more […]

School Board approves varsity wrestling program set to begin next school year

Friday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School will have a varsity wrestling program beginning next school year. The Russell County Board of Education approved a varsity wrestling program at the high school at this week’s school board meeting. […]

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Stories tagged with: approves

Fiscal court approves side-by-sides on county roadways

Jamestown Council approves purchase of sewer camera for public works department

School board approves multiple mental health contracts; Ford discusses importance of partnerships with agencies

School board approves pay increase for extended leave substitute teachers

School board approves change in insurance carrier

Jamestown council approves bid for water tower painting

School board approves extra teacher for English Language Learner program

Russell Springs Council approves new zoning law placing restrictions on treatment facilities

Jamestown Council approves change in street specifications

School Board approves varsity wrestling program set to begin next school year

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

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

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