Biven Served with Indictment in Trooper Island Funds Case, Posts $25K Surety Bond

Thursday, August 13 by WJRS Staff

A former Kentucky State Police trooper indicted in connection with the alleged misappropriation of Trooper Island Camp funds has been served with that indictment and released on bond. Jonathan Biven was served Tuesday by Clinton […]

New State Dashboard Reveals Russell County Has More Than $662,000 in Unspent Opioid Settlement Funds

Wednesday, July 8 by WJRS Staff

Attorney General Russell Coleman has announced a new online dashboard allowing Kentuckians to track how opioid settlement funds are being spent across the Commonwealth. The dashboard, created in partnership with the University of Kentucky’s Rapid […]

Fiscal court approves equipment purchases, grant funds for recycling center

Thursday, May 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court met in special session this morning, approving the purchase of a cardboard trailer and grant funds for equipment at the recycling center. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum provided WJRS […]

Area agencies receive VOCA funds

Wednesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

Multiple area agencies are set to receive funds through the Victims of Crime Act grant program. This program is the primary federal grant program supporting direct assistance services to victims of child abuse, sexual assault […]

RC Fiscal Court receives state funds for recycling equipment

Friday, May 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court is set to receive a little over $13,000 in state funds to be used to purchase recycling equipment. Russell County was one of 36 recycling applications from across the commonwealth […]

Columbia receiving $1.2M in federal funds to expand gas infrastructure improvements

Thursday, May 7 by Zac Oakes

The City of Columbia announced yesterday that it will receive $1.2 million in federal funding to expand gas infrastructure. Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots said in a statement yesterday the project will help support a business […]

Latest round of opioid abatement funds could benefit Russell County

Tuesday, April 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County will be the recipient of a portion of the latest round of state opioid abatement funds. In Russell County, The Support Agency will receive a little over $18,000 for the distribution of Deterra […]

Federal funds will aid multiple area projects

Wednesday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell’s office announced that several million dollars in federal funds have been secured for economic development and education projects in the southern Kentucky area. McConnell’s office announced nearly $1.5 million in funding […]

Bethany House awarded $35k in VAWA funds

Tuesday, November 25 by Zac Oakes

Bethany House in Pulaski County was recently awarded $35,000 for a court advocate position through the Violence Against Women Act. Bethany House is a designated domestic violence shelter serving Russell County and the Lake Cumberland […]

Fiscal court approves funds for dead animal removal program

Friday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved $5,000 in funding for the Russell County Soil Conservation District’s Dead Animal Removal program at its recent meeting. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum provided more details. According to […]

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Biven Served with Indictment in Trooper Island Funds Case, Posts $25K Surety Bond

New State Dashboard Reveals Russell County Has More Than $662,000 in Unspent Opioid Settlement Funds

Fiscal court approves equipment purchases, grant funds for recycling center

Area agencies receive VOCA funds

RC Fiscal Court receives state funds for recycling equipment

Columbia receiving $1.2M in federal funds to expand gas infrastructure improvements

Latest round of opioid abatement funds could benefit Russell County

Federal funds will aid multiple area projects

Bethany House awarded $35k in VAWA funds

Fiscal court approves funds for dead animal removal program

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