Food Assistance Available Thursday at Russell County Fairgrounds

Wednesday, September 9 by WJRS Staff

Russell County residents in need of basic food assistance will have an opportunity to receive commodities later this week. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum and the Russell County Fiscal Court, in conjunction with Feeding America, […]

Local farmers can apply for drought assistance at Columbia FSA office

Monday, June 15 by Zac Oakes

Local farmers can apply for assistance due to ongoing drought conditions through the Farm Service Agency office in Columbia. The Livestock Forage Disaster Program, administered by the Farm Service Agency, provides financial support to livestock […]

Russell, other surrounding counties to receive federal assistance from January winter storm

Monday, June 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County and multiple surrounding counties have been approved for federal assistance from FEMA related to the January winter storm. 18 counties were approved for public assistance including Russell, Wayne, Pulaski, Cumberland and Clinton. Locally, […]

Sheriff’s Office seeking public assistance in stolen tractor case

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

Update: The sheriff’s office says the tractor and bush hog were recovered. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance with an investigation into a stolen tractor in an area off West Highway […]

Russell County approved for public assistance from May tornado

Wednesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County has been approved for federal public assistance from the tornado that struck Russell, Pulaski and Laurel counties on May 16. Russell County was one of 36 Kentucky counties approved for federal public assistance […]

Assistance for summer meal kit registration available on Monday

Friday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

The school district will be providing registration assistance for the summer meal kit program on Monday. The school district is once again providing the seven-day meal kits for anyone with children enrolled in Russell County […]

Russell County Students Eligible for Summer Food Assistance Program

Wednesday, May 28 by Sean Hammond

Russell County students will be among those eligible for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program. The Summer EBT program provides a one-time benefit of $120 to purchase nutritious food throughout the summer. Children attending schools […]

Assistance available at courthouse for those impacted by tornado

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

Assistance is available at the Russell County Courthouse for those impacted by the tornado. A Disaster Recovery Center is set up in the basement of the Russell County Courthouse, with personnel from FEMA, American Red […]

Judge Executive Marcum asking for public’s assistance with Greasy Creek Project

Wednesday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum is seeking public help as the county works with the Corps of Engineers on the Greasy Creek project. Anyone with questions can contact the Judge Executive’s office at 270-343-2112. […]

Warming center assistance available

Wednesday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

Warming centers are available for those in need as temperatures continue to drop. WJRS News spoke with Russell County Emergency Management Director Michael Tojo Bray about how those in need can get assistance. Bray said […]

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Stories tagged with: assistance

Food Assistance Available Thursday at Russell County Fairgrounds

Local farmers can apply for drought assistance at Columbia FSA office

Russell, other surrounding counties to receive federal assistance from January winter storm

Sheriff’s Office seeking public assistance in stolen tractor case

Russell County approved for public assistance from May tornado

Assistance for summer meal kit registration available on Monday

Russell County Students Eligible for Summer Food Assistance Program

Assistance available at courthouse for those impacted by tornado

Judge Executive Marcum asking for public’s assistance with Greasy Creek Project

Warming center assistance available

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Obituaries

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