Russell Springs Officials Anticipate No Property Tax Increase

Friday, August 14 by WJRS Staff

The Russell Springs City Council approved a resolution Thursday evening supporting the addition of a walking and bicycle lane as part of proposed improvements to U.S. 127 between Russell Springs and Jamestown. Officials said the […]

Russell County sees notable increase in voter registration ahead of primary election

Tuesday, May 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County saw a notable increase in voter registration ahead of the primary election. From March 1 until voter rolls were closed on April 20, Russell County saw a net increase of 198 registered voters. […]

South KY RECC members will see increase in monthly bill

Tuesday, May 5 by Zac Oakes

South Kentucky RECC members will soon see an increase in their monthly bill. The Kentucky Public Service Commission has approved a change that allows East Kentucky Power Cooperative to increase the cost of power it […]

KU granted rate increase by Kentucky PSC

Wednesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

Local Kentucky Utilities customers will continue to see higher rates. LG&E and KU sought a rate increase this past September, citing a need to make system improvements due to aging infrastructure and equipment damage from […]

LCDHD emphasizing importance of vaccinations with increase in respiratory illness

Thursday, January 1 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is emphasizing the importance of vaccinations with a notable increase in respiratory illness in the Lake Cumberland Area. The health department says it’s particularly important for certain populations to […]

Kentucky Kids Count shows decrease in child poverty locally, but increase in food insecurity

Monday, December 29 by Zac Oakes

The latest Kentucky Kids Count survey shows Russell County has seen a decrease in child poverty over the last few years, but an increase in food insecurity and the cost of renting. The percentage of […]

School board approves increase in ANC rental prices

Wednesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved an increase in prices for outside groups renting the Russell County ANC for events. Superintendent Michael Ford said the school district has not considered changing rental prices for […]

Russell County Schools has seen slight enrollment increase

Thursday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools has seen a slight increase in enrollment this school year. Enrollment for Russell County Schools for kindergarten through 12th grade is at 2,880, which is up from 2,772 at the end of […]

School board approves pay increase for extended leave substitute teachers

Tuesday, July 22 by Zac Oakes

Substitute teachers covering the same classroom for extended periods of time will see an increase in pay following a unanimous decision by the Russell County Board of Education last night. Superintendent Michael Ford presented the […]

Hospital expansion aims to increase space in admissions area

Monday, April 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital’s planned expansion is expected to include a larger admissions area. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson said more space in the admissions area is badly needed at the hospital. Site and foundation work on […]

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Russell Springs Officials Anticipate No Property Tax Increase

Russell County sees notable increase in voter registration ahead of primary election

South KY RECC members will see increase in monthly bill

KU granted rate increase by Kentucky PSC

LCDHD emphasizing importance of vaccinations with increase in respiratory illness

Kentucky Kids Count shows decrease in child poverty locally, but increase in food insecurity

School board approves increase in ANC rental prices

Russell County Schools has seen slight enrollment increase

School board approves pay increase for extended leave substitute teachers

Hospital expansion aims to increase space in admissions area

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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