Site and foundation work for hospital expansion project expected to begin soon

Wednesday, October 29 by Zac Oakes

It’s been a long process with multiple delays, but Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said site and foundation work for the hospital’s expansion project is expected to begin soon. The hospital is expected to […]

Fiscal court hears from citizens on proposed solar farm, first reading of ordinance expected at next meeting

Tuesday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court heard from several citizens regarding a proposed solar farm in the county at yesterday’s meeting. For about 45 minutes, local residents expressed concerns about the proposed solar farm and battery […]

Rain expected today, but likely won’t have much impact on dry conditions

Tuesday, October 7 by Zac Oakes

Rain is in the forecast today, but it’s not expected to make much of a dent in the dry conditions across Russell County. The latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor lists Russell County and […]

Heat advisory in effect with heat index expected to be 100+

Monday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell and most surrounding counties are under a heat advisory through Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service in Louisville says heat index values will peak between 100 and 107 during that time. This includes Russell, […]

RCH finishes fiscal year better than expected

Thursday, July 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital finished out fiscal year 24-25 better than expected, according to hospital CEO Scott Thompson. Thompson reported to the hospital’s board of directors at Tuesday’s meeting the hospital finished the year at around […]

Local business owner’s horse expected to qualify for Kentucky Derby

Thursday, March 27 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Derby is just over a month away, and this year, there will likely be a Russell County connection in the race. Local businessman Terry Stephens owns a horse named Chunk of Gold. After […]

Voils says groundbreaking on SEED Academy expected later this spring

Wednesday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

A groundbreaking on the SEED Academy Agritech Science Center could be held later this spring. Russell County Industrial Development Authority Board Chair Clint Voils said they are looking at May for a potential groundbreaking. Voils […]

Winter storm expected to bring snow to Lake Cumberland area tonight into tomorrow

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

A winter storm is expected to bring snow to the Lake Cumberland area tonight into the early morning hours tomorrow. WJRS News participated in a conference call with the National Weather Service in Louisville. Meteorologist […]

Fiscal court expected to take up solid waste ordinance at meeting next week

Wednesday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court is expected to hold a second reading and vote on an amendment to the county’s solid waste ordinance from the 1990s at next week’s court meeting. The amendment would require […]

Winter weather expected to continue today

Monday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County remains under a winter storm warning until 6 this evening. The National Weather Service in Louisville is forecasting snow for the area, although only about an inch of snow is projected for the […]

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Stories tagged with: expected

Site and foundation work for hospital expansion project expected to begin soon

Fiscal court hears from citizens on proposed solar farm, first reading of ordinance expected at next meeting

Rain expected today, but likely won’t have much impact on dry conditions

Heat advisory in effect with heat index expected to be 100+

RCH finishes fiscal year better than expected

Local business owner’s horse expected to qualify for Kentucky Derby

Voils says groundbreaking on SEED Academy expected later this spring

Winter storm expected to bring snow to Lake Cumberland area tonight into tomorrow

Fiscal court expected to take up solid waste ordinance at meeting next week

Winter weather expected to continue today

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Obituaries

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