Wilson discusses local tourism economic impact

Monday, June 16 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we reported that new data showed a significant increase in tourism spending from 2023 to 2024. That report showed an increase of around $6.6 million in tourism spending in Russell […]

Sports complex could have major economic impact

Thursday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

A potential sports complex on French Valley Road could have a major economic impact on Russell County. A feasibility study was performed by The Sports Facilities Companies. It was funded by the Russell County IDA […]

Russell Springs Economic Development Director addresses Shogun rumors

Friday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

There have recently been social media rumors circulating about the status of the planned Shogun restaurant in Russell Springs. Councilwoman Sherry Daniel questioned Economic Development Director Jeramy Coffey about the rumors at last night’s city […]

Branscum appointed to CSG South’s Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs Committee

Thursday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

Representative Josh Branscum of Russell Springs was appointed to serve on the Council of State Governments South’s Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs Committee. The committee examines issues related to infrastructure, transportation, economic progress, and […]

Former employee of Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Foundation sentenced to 10 months in federal prison

Monday, July 1 by Zac Oakes

A former employee of the now-defunct Somerset-Pulaski County Economic Development Foundation has been sentenced to 10 months in federal prison after prosecutors say she mishandled more than $140,000 in funds. Lisa Gadberry was sentenced in […]

Branscum to chair House Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee

Wednesday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Josh Branscum is the new chair of the Kentucky House’s Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee. This committee crafts policies relating to the unemployment insurance program, worker safety, and workforce development, along with […]

Adkins touts KY economic successes in trip to Russell Co.

Thursday, June 22 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky political veteran and Gov. Andy Beshear’s senior adviser, Rocky Adkins, was in the area earlier this week, speaking at the local chamber of commerce meeting. WJRS NEWS caught up with Adkins at the event, […]

Russell, Adair counties receive state funds for economic development sites

Friday, April 28 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Park was one of eight sites selected to receive state funds through the Kentucky Product Development Initiative. The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority approved eight projects yesterday totaling more than […]

Branscum named vice chair of economic development committee

Tuesday, December 27 by Derek Aaron

Representative Josh Branscum of Russell Springs was recently announced as the new vice chair of the Kentucky House’s Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, a committee chair […]

Russell County sees improvements in child economic security

Tuesday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

New data released by Kentucky Youth Advocates shows improvement in multiple areas related to child economic security. The Kentucky Kids Count study shows that Russell County saw an improvement in the number of children in […]

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Wilson discusses local tourism economic impact

Sports complex could have major economic impact

Russell Springs Economic Development Director addresses Shogun rumors

Branscum appointed to CSG South’s Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs Committee

Former employee of Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Foundation sentenced to 10 months in federal prison

Branscum to chair House Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee

Adkins touts KY economic successes in trip to Russell Co.

Russell, Adair counties receive state funds for economic development sites

Branscum named vice chair of economic development committee

Russell County sees improvements in child economic security

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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