Hospital exploring potential funding opportunity for medical office building

Friday, March 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Hospital Board of Trustees approved a resolution this week to explore a possible funding opportunity to construct a medical office building. WJRS News caught up with Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson […]

County to receive around $1.2M in funding for road improvements

Thursday, March 12 by Zac Oakes

Work is expected to begin on multiple roads around the county this summer, as it was announced the county is expected to receive more than $1 million in funding for local road improvements. WJRS News […]

Area projects receive state funding

Friday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

A few area projects have received state funding through the Kentucky Product Development Initiative. The Adair County Fiscal Court and Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority are seeking to construct a 40,000-square-foot spec building within the […]

Jamestown to apply for funding to help address water infrastructure

Friday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown is going to pursue state funding to help address its water infrastructure. The city has been dealing with some issues on its barge in the lake that pumps water into the […]

Westerfield discusses possible library funding cuts

Wednesday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

A recently-issued executive order has the potential to affect local libraries across the country, including Russell County Public Library. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield explained more about the local services and opportunities made possible by the […]

Clinton County Fiscal Court denies extra funding for sheriff’s office again

Tuesday, October 1 by Zac Oakes

Around two months ago, we reported on WJRS News about controversy brewing in neighboring Clinton County about the county’s fiscal court opting not to renew extra funding that had been provided for the Clinton County […]

Fiscal court restores tourism funding

Friday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court restored $25,000 in funding to the local tourism office after it was taken out of the county’s budget. Russell County Tourism Director Danielle Wilson spoke to the fiscal court at […]

Controversy brewing in Clinton County as funding for sheriff’s department reportedly not renewed by fiscal court

Friday, August 2 by Zac Oakes

Controversy is brewing in neighboring Clinton County as a funding agreement between the sheriff’s office and the fiscal court is reportedly not being renewed. Reports are that the Clinton County Fiscal Court will not renew […]

School board approves funding request from Laker Swim/Dive program

Wednesday, July 17 by Zac Oakes

The school board approved a funding request from the Russell County Laker Swim and Dive team at this week’s meeting. The school board heard from Joseph Phillips, the Swim and Dive Booster president, along with […]

Branscum talks HB 1 funding for Russell County Hospital

Wednesday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we reported on House Bill 1, which provided funding for a couple notable projects in Russell County. WJRS News caught up with State Rep. Josh Branscum of Russell County to talk […]

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Hospital exploring potential funding opportunity for medical office building

County to receive around $1.2M in funding for road improvements

Area projects receive state funding

Jamestown to apply for funding to help address water infrastructure

Westerfield discusses possible library funding cuts

Clinton County Fiscal Court denies extra funding for sheriff’s office again

Fiscal court restores tourism funding

Controversy brewing in Clinton County as funding for sheriff’s department reportedly not renewed by fiscal court

School board approves funding request from Laker Swim/Dive program

Branscum talks HB 1 funding for Russell County Hospital

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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