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Fiscal court approves bid for new computer equipment

The Russell County Fiscal Court accepted a bid yesterday for new computer equipment. The new equipment is part of the grant received by the county from the Department of Homeland Security to make needed cybersecurity […]

Fiscal Court approves ban on medical cannabis operations

The Russell County Fiscal Court officially voted to ban medical cannabis operations within the county at yesterday’s meeting. Judge Executive Randy Marcum spoke to WJRS News about the decision to prohibit medical cannabis operations within […]

School board approves fellowship to help teachers

The Russell County Board of Education approved a program at last week’s board meeting aimed at supporting teachers in the district. The new program is called the Leading Lakers Fellowship and WJRS News caught up […]

School district approves 4 percent across-the-board raises

The Russell County Board of Education approved raises for school district employees at last night’s meeting. The board voted unanimously to approve Superintendent Michael Ford’s recommendation of a 4 percent raise across-the-board for certified and […]