LCADD receives Opioid Abatement funds

Wednesday, July 17 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Area Development District recently received more than $277,000 in grant funding by the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission. The district is headquartered in Russell Springs, and serves residents of Russell, Adair, Casey, […]

School PTOs receive funds raised from drag racing event

Tuesday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

The recent drag racing event at the Lake Cumberland Dragway brought thousands of spectators to Russell County, and the event also raised a notable amount of money for Russell County Schools. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson […]

Jamestown set to receive additional grant funds for water tank project ; Movie Night is coming up

Friday, May 3 by Zac Oakes

The City of Jamestown met in special session briefly yesterday to approve some additional grant funds to help with the city’s water tank project, which should provide much-needed additional water pressure to the city’s customers. […]

Branscum discusses renovation/expansion funds at RCH

Wednesday, April 24 by Zac Oakes

State Rep. Josh Branscum was at Russell County Hospital yesterday, speaking to employees about funds passed by the state legislature for an expansion/renovation at the hospital. Branscum credited the work of the hospital’s employees, board, […]

Fiscal court approves resolution to pursue funds for regional sports complex

Monday, April 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved a resolution at Monday morning’s meeting to pursue federal funds for a proposed regional sports complex. WJRS News spoke with Judge Executive Randy Marcum about pursuing funds for the […]

Branscum discusses funds for library in HB 1

Thursday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we talked with State Rep. Josh Branscum about funds included in House Bill 1 for an expansion at Russell County Hospital. Today, we continue our discussion with Branscum about another project […]

School board approves funds for Educators Rising group

Tuesday, March 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a fund request for the Russell County High School Educators Rising group at its recent board meeting. The board heard from members of the group, who were seeking […]

Bill that could allow state education funds to go to private or charter schools passes in KY House

Thursday, March 14 by Zac Oakes

A bill that could allow state education funds to go to private or charter schools passed through the Kentucky House of Representatives yesterday. House Bill 2 would open up the possibility of the state allowing […]

Bill would open up funds to reimburse firefighters for cancer screenings

Saturday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the Kentucky Legislature would open up funds to be used for firefighters to be reimbursed for cancer screenings. Keith West files this report from Frankfort on the bill. Stay […]

Russell Springs receives more than $80K in road funds from state

Friday, January 12 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs is receiving more than $80 thousand in road funds from the state for a project on Bluebird Drive. WJRS News spoke to Mayor Eddie Thomas about the road project after […]

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LCADD receives Opioid Abatement funds

School PTOs receive funds raised from drag racing event

Jamestown set to receive additional grant funds for water tank project ; Movie Night is coming up

Branscum discusses renovation/expansion funds at RCH

Fiscal court approves resolution to pursue funds for regional sports complex

Branscum discusses funds for library in HB 1

Bill that could allow state education funds to go to private or charter schools passes in KY House

Bill would open up funds to reimburse firefighters for cancer screenings

Russell Springs receives more than $80K in road funds from state

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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