Russell Co. Schools partnering with Laker Country to raise funds for tornado relief

Tuesday, December 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District is partnering with WJRS Laker Country 104.9 to raise funds for tornado relief efforts in Western Kentucky. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said local first responders will be at […]

Russell County Schools Food Service receives unexpected funds

Wednesday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education received some unexpected funds for its food service budget recently. Superintendent Michael Ford told WJRS News the school district received $167,629 in federal stimulus money to help offset extra […]

School board to use stimulus funds to purchase air purification systems

Wednesday, August 11 by Zac Oakes

As the Russell County School District prepares to welcome students back to the classroom next week, the board of education held a special-called meeting on Wednesday to approve the purchase of 350 Novaerus US Protect […]

Jamestown, Russell Springs receive federal funds

Thursday, July 22 by Zac Oakes

The city governments of Jamestown and Russell Springs are receiving federal funds from the American Rescue Plan. The City of Jamestown will receive a total of $463,795.58 and the City of Russell Springs will receive […]

School district seeking input on use of stimulus funds

Thursday, July 22 by Zac Oakes

As part of the American Rescue Plan, the Russell County School District is seeking information from stakeholders on the use of stimulus funds as part of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. Specifically, […]

Russell County receiving more than $112,000 in state funds for road projects

Thursday, July 1 by Zac Oakes

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than $11.8 million in discretionary transportation funding to help dozens of local governments make street and road repairs and improvements for the betterment of their communities. The funding from […]

County faces dilemma with aging road equipment, lack of road funds

Wednesday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

Magistrate Mickey Garner raised concerns about some aging road equipment owned by the county and introduced a motion that was later approved by the fiscal court for County Judge Executive Gary Robertson to look into […]

Update on PPP funds for farmers

Thursday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

The Economic Aid Act reauthorized the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through March 31 and made several modifications beneficial to farmers. It also authorizes second draw PPP loans. Eligible expenses paid with […]

Funds available for COVID-impacted businesses

Monday, November 23 by Zac Oakes

Funds have been made available through the Economic Development Administration to assist COVID-impacted businesses in the Lake Cumberland area with working capital needs. Loans will range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of […]

Russell County receives nearly $230 thousand in CARES funds

Tuesday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County will receive nearly $230 thousand in funding from the federal CARES Act, according to an announcement from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s office and the Kentucky Department for Local Government. Russell County will use […]

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Russell Co. Schools partnering with Laker Country to raise funds for tornado relief

Russell County Schools Food Service receives unexpected funds

School board to use stimulus funds to purchase air purification systems

Jamestown, Russell Springs receive federal funds

School district seeking input on use of stimulus funds

Russell County receiving more than $112,000 in state funds for road projects

County faces dilemma with aging road equipment, lack of road funds

Update on PPP funds for farmers

Funds available for COVID-impacted businesses

Russell County receives nearly $230 thousand in CARES funds

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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