Branscum discusses state income tax decrease bill

Tuesday, January 14 by Zac Oakes

Last week, the Kentucky House of Representatives passed House Bill 1, which would lower the state income tax from 4 percent to 3.5 percent. Representative Josh Branscum, a co-sponsor of the bill, was on Community […]

Superintendent Ford discusses plans, timeline for new middle school project

Thursday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District continues to look ahead toward building a new middle school. Superintendent Michael Ford was recently a guest on All Things Russell on WJRS, and provided some information about plans for […]

School Transportation Director discusses fuel costs for buses

Thursday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford was on Community Conversations on WJRS this week, discussing the costs associated with transportation. Wolford said one of the biggest expenses is fuel for the school buses. Wolford […]

County Attorney Kevin Shearer discusses helping those with needs in the justice system

Friday, November 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer was on Community Conversations on WJRS yesterday to discuss the work his office does. Shearer said there are several programs and initiatives that are in the works right now that […]

County discusses ordinance aimed at helping control litter issues

Friday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court discussed a possible ordinance this week aimed at helping control litter issues along county roadways. The court discussed an ordinance that would require anyone hauling garbage, notably to the landfill, […]

Fiscal court discusses parking issues at Clifty Creek ramp

Tuesday, July 9 by Zac Oakes

Near the end of yesterday’s Russell County Fiscal Court meeting, the issue of parking near the Clifty Creek ramp became a topic of discussion. There have been issues with parked vehicles blocking access to the […]

School board discusses canopy between RCMS, ANC

Monday, July 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education is looking into a canopy that could be used to shield students and teachers from rain and other weather when walking between Russell County Middle School and the Russell […]

Hospital board discusses beginning stages of expansion, water tank

Wednesday, June 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board met yesterday, with discussions about the beginning stages of hospital expansion and a water tank on the hospital property. WJRS News caught up with CEO Scott Thompson to talk about […]

Smith discusses role of faith in taking over as new JES principal

Wednesday, April 24 by Zac Oakes

New Jamestown Elementary School Principal Zach Smith says his Christian faith played a big role in the decision to pursue the principal job at Jamestown. Smith spoke to WJRS News more about how his faith […]

Branscum discusses renovation/expansion funds at RCH

Wednesday, April 24 by Zac Oakes

State Rep. Josh Branscum was at Russell County Hospital yesterday, speaking to employees about funds passed by the state legislature for an expansion/renovation at the hospital. Branscum credited the work of the hospital’s employees, board, […]

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Branscum discusses state income tax decrease bill

Superintendent Ford discusses plans, timeline for new middle school project

School Transportation Director discusses fuel costs for buses

County Attorney Kevin Shearer discusses helping those with needs in the justice system

County discusses ordinance aimed at helping control litter issues

Fiscal court discusses parking issues at Clifty Creek ramp

School board discusses canopy between RCMS, ANC

Hospital board discusses beginning stages of expansion, water tank

Smith discusses role of faith in taking over as new JES principal

Branscum discusses renovation/expansion funds at RCH

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