Hale discusses 127 traffic project

Friday, April 19 by Zac Oakes

With the current Highway 127 traffic project in Russell Springs, there have been some concerns about how traffic flow will be impacted on such a heavily-traveled highway. While traffic flow will be impacted while work […]

Branscum discusses funds for library in HB 1

Thursday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we talked with State Rep. Josh Branscum about funds included in House Bill 1 for an expansion at Russell County Hospital. Today, we continue our discussion with Branscum about another project […]

Comer discusses field hearing in Russell County

Monday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

U.S. Congressman James Comer was in Russell County Thursday, holding a field hearing to learn more about fees imposed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on marina owners. WJRS News spoke to Comer about […]

Marcum discusses future plans for Greasy Creek Bridge area

Tuesday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

Future plans for the Greasy Creek Bridge area were a topic of discussion at last night’s fiscal court meeting. Judge Executive Randy Marcum said the county is looking to make the area into a fishing […]

Fiscal court discusses tractor purchase, road funds

Wednesday, September 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court met yesterday in special session. The court opened and approved a bid for the purchase of a used tractor for around $45,000 as well as approved discretionary funds from the […]

Fiscal court discusses issues at Clifty Creek

Thursday, June 15 by Zac Oakes

The Clifty Creek area was one of the major topics of the Russell County Fiscal Court meeting earlier this week with Dr. Barrett Bernard and Constable Paula Mann coming before the court to ask about […]

Rep. Branscum discusses opposition to recently-passed medical marijuana; looks to 2024

Tuesday, April 11 by Derek Aaron

We conclude our post legislative session wrap-up today with Rep. Josh Branscum. First, he talked with WJRS NEWS about his opposition to the medical marijuana bill… Rep. Branscum said the coming months would still see […]

Rep. Branscum discusses opposition to recently passed sports betting bill

Monday, April 10 by Derek Aaron

Last month, Gov. Andy Beshear signed Kentucky’s sports betting bill, HB 551, into law, making Kentucky the 37th state to legalize sports betting in the United States. Rep. Josh Branscum, who represents the 83rd House […]

RCH CEO discusses substance use disorder clinic; rheumatology clinic also a possibility

Thursday, March 30 by Derek Aaron

Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson discussed the hospital’s substance use disorder clinic during this week’s hospital board of directors meeting. Thompson spoke to WJRS NEWS about the clinic as well as the possibility of […]

Mayor Thomas discusses wind damage at park, new lights

Wednesday, March 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said the city park sustained around $100,000 in wind damages from a recent storm and clean-up efforts are underway, but could take a little time. Thomas also noted some new […]

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Hale discusses 127 traffic project

Branscum discusses funds for library in HB 1

Comer discusses field hearing in Russell County

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Fiscal court discusses tractor purchase, road funds

Fiscal court discusses issues at Clifty Creek

Rep. Branscum discusses opposition to recently-passed medical marijuana; looks to 2024

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RCH CEO discusses substance use disorder clinic; rheumatology clinic also a possibility

Mayor Thomas discusses wind damage at park, new lights

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