School district’s budget will be heavily impacted by decisions on state budget

Friday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

School districts across the state are carefully watching the state legislature this year, as this year is a budget session for legislators in Frankfort. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said decisions made by the […]

Over 29,000 people in Russell, surrounding counties could be impacted if SNAP benefits delayed

Wednesday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

As the federal government shutdown rolls on with no clear end in sight, recipients of SNAP, often referred to as food stamps, could soon be impacted. Earlier this week, it was announced if the shutdown […]

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center aims to assist those impacted by tornado

Monday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at the Russell County Courthouse is set up to assist those who were impacted by the tornado earlier this month. Danny Bernardy with FEMA spoke to WJRS News and said […]

Assistance available at courthouse for those impacted by tornado

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

Assistance is available at the Russell County Courthouse for those impacted by the tornado. A Disaster Recovery Center is set up in the basement of the Russell County Courthouse, with personnel from FEMA, American Red […]

Oxygen diffuser project underway at dam; traffic to be minimally impacted

Friday, February 10 by Derek Aaron

An oxygen diffuser project is underway at Wolf Creek Dam, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The fully-funded sustainability project will eventually store liquid oxygen, convert it to a gas, and then diffuse […]

Severe Weather Impacted the Area Over the Weekend

Monday, June 24 by Sean Hammond

Several severe thunderstorms moved across southern and south-central Kentucky between Friday night and Sunday night, leaving several trees uprooted and many residents without power for a time. Locally, there were reports of trees down in […]

Severe Weather Impacted the Area Friday

Saturday, June 22 by Sean Hammond

A band of strong thunderstorms moved across much of southern and south central Kentucky last night, leaving several trees uprooted and many residents without power. In Russell county, there were reports of trees down mainly […]

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School district’s budget will be heavily impacted by decisions on state budget

Over 29,000 people in Russell, surrounding counties could be impacted if SNAP benefits delayed

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center aims to assist those impacted by tornado

Assistance available at courthouse for those impacted by tornado

Oxygen diffuser project underway at dam; traffic to be minimally impacted

Severe Weather Impacted the Area Over the Weekend

Severe Weather Impacted the Area Friday

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Obituaries

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