January Bicentennial Event coming up

Saturday, January 4 by Zac Oakes

The first event celebrating Russell County’s Bicentennial this year is coming up. Susan Melton from the Russell County Judge Executive’s Office shared a few details with WJRS. The event will take place at the Russell […]

Gifted & Talented students will be key part of first Bicentennial event next month

Tuesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

With the new year less than a month away, Russell County will celebrate its 200th birthday in 2025. Events are planned throughout the year for the county’s bicentennial, but the first will take place in […]

Fiscal court provides start-up funds for Bicentennial Committee

Monday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved providing $25,000 in start-up funds for the bicentennial committee. With Russell County’s 200th birthday coming up next year, the bicentennial committee has been working to draw up events to […]

Bicentennial Celebration Plans Underway

Friday, May 10 by WJRS Staff

Plans are now underway to celebrate the 200th birthday of Russell County next year. County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum announced a few months his plans to form a bicentennial committee to plan for activities and events […]

County planning to create Bicentennial Committee

Thursday, January 11 by Zac Oakes

Next year will mark Russell County’s bicentennial, or 200 years since the county was founded. WRJS News spoke with Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum about creating a committee that will plan celebration events for […]

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January Bicentennial Event coming up

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Bicentennial Celebration Plans Underway

County planning to create Bicentennial Committee

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