Fiscal Court Approves Tax Rates for Hospital, EMS and Library

Tuesday, September 15 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved proposed tax rates for three local taxing districts during its regular monthly meeting Monday morning. The court accepted rates for Russell County EMS, the Russell County Public Library and […]

Free Tutoring Available Through Russell County Public Library

Wednesday, September 2 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Public Library is helping local students build their skills—and their confidence—through its free “Homework Help” program. The program has been offered for the past several school years, with participation continuing to grow. […]

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Legacy Will Continue

Sunday, August 30 by WJRS Staff

Lindsey Westerfield, Community Engagement Coordinator for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Kentucky, said she had just finished a meeting and was sitting at her computer when State Director Libbie Suttles called with the news that […]

Russell County Public Library Announces Grand Opening of The Green

Friday, August 21 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Public Library will celebrate the grand opening of its new community space, “The Green,” with two days of activities in September. A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Friday, September 18th, at […]

Library community room named in recognition of former director

Thursday, April 30 by Zac Oakes

Former Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield was recently recognized and honored with a special ceremony, dedicating the library’s community room in her honor. The community room at the library is now known as […]

State lawmakers expected to restore funding match for Imagination Library programs

Wednesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we reported the proposed budget plan by state lawmakers significantly cut funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Kentucky. After Kentucky citizens voiced widespread support for the program, lawmakers […]

State budget proposal could shut down Imagination Library programs around the state

Monday, March 23 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Legislature’s state budget proposal could lead to the shutdown of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library programs around the state. The latest budget proposal includes a change in the funding formula for the program, which […]

Information about new CASA program to be presented at library next Tuesday

Tuesday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

A new CASA, or Court-Appointed Special Advocates, program is starting in Russell and Wayne counties. Family Court Judge Jennifer Upchurch Edwards and new director Lisa Coffey were guests on Community Conversation on WJRS yesterday. Edwards […]

Library will be closed tomorrow due to scheduled utility outage

Wednesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library will be closed tomorrow, December 18, due to a scheduled utility outage related to construction at The Green. This outage will have brief impacts at the Dollar General Market next […]

Library opening on delay today due to scheduled utility outage

Monday, December 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Public Library will open on a delay at 11:00 this morning due to a scheduled utility outage related to construction at The Green. This outage only impacts the library building and no […]

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Fiscal Court Approves Tax Rates for Hospital, EMS and Library

Free Tutoring Available Through Russell County Public Library

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Legacy Will Continue

Russell County Public Library Announces Grand Opening of The Green

Library community room named in recognition of former director

State lawmakers expected to restore funding match for Imagination Library programs

State budget proposal could shut down Imagination Library programs around the state

Information about new CASA program to be presented at library next Tuesday

Library will be closed tomorrow due to scheduled utility outage

Library opening on delay today due to scheduled utility outage

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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