Jeeps are Wild event raises more than $4,200 for WJRS Food Drive

Monday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

The first-ever Jeeps are Wild event in Jamestown this weekend raised more than $4,200 to support the annual WJRS Food Drive. This weekend’s event brought several visitors into the county, with several coming from neighboring […]

Thompson says RCH is ready to begin Food is Medicine program with patients

Thursday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the hospital is ready to kick off the Food is Medicine program with patients. The hospital has begin working on the program for nearly a year now, developing […]

Hospital receives grant for Food is Medicine program, looking forward to possibilities

Friday, May 30 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital recently received good news with the announcement of a grant that will help fund the Food is Medicine program. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson discussed what’s ahead for the program. Thompson also said […]

Russell County Students Eligible for Summer Food Assistance Program

Wednesday, May 28 by Sean Hammond

Russell County students will be among those eligible for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program. The Summer EBT program provides a one-time benefit of $120 to purchase nutritious food throughout the summer. Children attending schools […]

Food is Medicine program at RCH could bring new ways of treating medical issues

Tuesday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital is continuing its work with Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell on the Food is Medicine program. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said the project continues to be fast-moving and gave a preview of […]

Shogun food truck may operate at site of future restaurant this summer

Monday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

Plans continue to be in the works for Shogun to build a restaurant in Russell Springs. However, Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas said the restaurant owners hope to operate their food truck at the site […]

RC Schools Food Pantry continues to make difference for students, families

Wednesday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Schools Anchor of Hope Food Pantry continues to make a difference for Russell County students and families. Superintendent Michael Ford provided an update on how many individuals have been served through the […]

Holt gives positive update about school district food service program

Monday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

Jessica Holt, director of school nutrition for Russell County Schools, spoke to the board of education at its most recent meeting and provided a positive update about the district’s food service program. Holt said the […]

Progress being made on Food is Medicine program

Friday, January 31 by Zac Oakes

Progress is being made on the Food is Medicine program Russell County Hospital is working on in conjunction with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. A kickoff meeting was held last month and since then, hospital […]

Ag Commissioner Shell working with RCH on Food is Medicine program

Wednesday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell is working with Russell County Hospital and other hospitals across the state on a program called “Food is Medicine.” Shell said the program aims to help people live healthier lifestyles, […]

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Jeeps are Wild event raises more than $4,200 for WJRS Food Drive

Thompson says RCH is ready to begin Food is Medicine program with patients

Hospital receives grant for Food is Medicine program, looking forward to possibilities

Russell County Students Eligible for Summer Food Assistance Program

Food is Medicine program at RCH could bring new ways of treating medical issues

Shogun food truck may operate at site of future restaurant this summer

RC Schools Food Pantry continues to make difference for students, families

Holt gives positive update about school district food service program

Progress being made on Food is Medicine program

Ag Commissioner Shell working with RCH on Food is Medicine program

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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