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Kevin Williams discusses Believe Scholarship Fund

Kevin Williams is known across the community for the annual Kevin’s Kids Concert that raises needed funds for children in Russell County through the local family resource and youth services centers. Over the past couple […]

Grant aims to help fund improvements at Greasy Creek

A recently-received grant will help fund improvements at the planned Greasy Creek Park. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said the grant was for $30,000. Judge Executive Randy Marcum said he’s excited about ongoing plans at Greasy […]

County to use ARPA funds to replenish road fund

The Russell County Fiscal Court voted unanimously to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to replenish the county’s road fund from vehicle and equipment purchases at Monday night’s fiscal court meeting. The court voted […]

Dolly Parton Imagination Library may get trust fund

There has been proposal introduced in Frankfort to create a trust fund to grow the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Kentucky. Keith West has details for WJRS NEWS… Locally, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program […]

Team Kentucky Homeowner Assistance Fund launched

In partnership with Kentucky Housing Corporation, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the launch of the Team Kentucky Homeowner Assistance Fund on Monday, a program that can help homeowners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic rebound and avoid […]

Scholarship fund created for Flash and Geraldine Wilson

A committee comprised of several individuals connected to Russell County Middle and High School athletics have created a scholarship fund in honor of Larry “Flash” Wilson and his mother, Geraldine, after Flash passed away last […]