Rep. Branscum Comments on Housing Report During Committee Meeting

Thursday, September 17 by WJRS Staff

Kentucky lawmakers are continuing their work in Frankfort during the General Assembly’s 2026 interim period. The interim runs from June 1st through December 1st and allows legislative committees to study issues, hear testimony from officials […]

Representative Josh Branscum Highlights Transportation Funding

Tuesday, August 4 by WJRS Staff

State Representative Josh Branscum is highlighting what he says is a historic investment in Kentucky’s transportation system approved during this year’s legislative session. Branscum says House Bill 502 provides a $4.2 billion six-year road plan […]

Branscum expects lowering state income tax again to be key topic in upcoming legislative session

Wednesday, December 31 by Zac Oakes

The 2026 Kentucky legislative session is just around the corner, with legislators scheduled to convene in Frankfort next Tuesday for Day 1 of the session. The main focal point will be on crafting the state’s […]

Branscum named RCMS Homecoming Queen

Friday, December 19 by Zac Oakes

8th grader Porter Branscum was named the Russell County Middle School Basketball Homecoming Queen last night. First runner-up was Holly Ballou. Second runner-up was Raelynn Humble. Third runner-up was Jenna Mann. Fourth runner-up was Natalie […]

Branscum to seek reelection to state house seat

Wednesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Josh Branscum has officially filed paperwork to seek another term as State Representative for Kentucky’s 83rd House District. Branscum represents Russell County, Clinton County, and the western portion of Pulaski County in the […]

Branscum recognized at fiscal court meeting for top 3 finish at statewide art contest

Wednesday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School student Porter Branscum was recognized at the Russell County Fiscal Court meeting this week. Branscum, who is the daughter of Josh and Kara Branscum, was recognized by the court for her […]

Branscum receives third place in state art contest

Monday, November 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School student Porter Branscum received third place in the Kentucky Association of Counties “I Love My Kentucky County” art contest. Branscum’s painting of Rockhouse Bottom in Creelsboro earned third place out of […]

Branscum recognized as “rural broadband champion”

Friday, August 1 by Zac Oakes

State Representative Josh Branscum was recently recognized as a “rural broadband champion.” Branscum was presented the award this week by the Kentucky Rural Broadband Association. The association said Branscum is a great advocate for Kentucky’s […]

Branscum carries college NIL bill in state house

Friday, March 14 by Zac Oakes

Representative Josh Branscum carried the state legislature’s collegiate athletics Name, Image, and Likeness Bill in the state house. Senate Bill 3, which updates and modernizes the state’s framework for Name, Image, and Likeness requirements for […]

Branscum discusses bill aiming to lower driver’s license age to 15

Tuesday, February 25 by Zac Oakes

A bill that would lower the age to apply for a driver’s permit in Kentucky from 16 to 15 continues to move forward in the state legislature. State Representative Josh Branscum was on Community Conversation […]

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Rep. Branscum Comments on Housing Report During Committee Meeting

Representative Josh Branscum Highlights Transportation Funding

Branscum expects lowering state income tax again to be key topic in upcoming legislative session

Branscum named RCMS Homecoming Queen

Branscum to seek reelection to state house seat

Branscum recognized at fiscal court meeting for top 3 finish at statewide art contest

Branscum receives third place in state art contest

Branscum recognized as “rural broadband champion”

Branscum carries college NIL bill in state house

Branscum discusses bill aiming to lower driver’s license age to 15

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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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