U.S. 127 realignment project in Russell, Clinton counties enters new $105 million phase

Friday, October 28 by Derek Aaron

A new phase has begun in the much-anticipated project to put U.S. 127 in a new alignment in Russell and Clinton counties, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 Office in Somerset announced Thursday. The next […]

School board approves $26 million+ working budget for FY 23

Tuesday, September 20 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 23 budget at Monday night’s regular monthly meeting of school leaders. Superintendent Michael Ford discussed the budget and other action taken at the meeting with […]

$212 million on the way for EKY following special session of legislature

Monday, August 29 by Derek Aaron

Assistance is on the way for flood-ravaged Eastern Kentucky following action taken by state leaders last week. Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS…

$75 million allocated to boost state’s tourism industry

Tuesday, July 26 by Derek Aaron

Kentucky has allocated $75 million in an effort to boost the state’s tourism industry and economy following a decline in visitors brought on by the pandemic, Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday. The $75 million in […]

Nearly $8 million in settlement funds will support early childhood education

Wednesday, June 29 by Derek Aaron

The Governor’s Office of Early Childhood is set to receive nearly $8 million of Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement funds that will promote early childhood education around Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear said the funds will provide […]

County to receive nearly $32 million for road projects

Friday, April 22 by Derek Aaron

Russell County is set to receive nearly $32 million in funding for road and infrastructure projects, according to the Legislative Research Commission in Frankfort. As part of the 2022 through 2024 biennial highway construction plan, […]

$6.6 million athletic facility upgrade a possibility for RC Schools

Thursday, April 14 by Derek Aaron

Many Russell County student-athletes and extracurricular participants could soon be impacted by a decision made by the Russell County Board of Education. On Wednesday, the Russell County Board of Education held a special-called meeting to […]

US Dept. of Education awards $1.07 million grant for students at SCC

Wednesday, February 23 by Derek Aaron

The United States Department of Education has awarded Somerset Community College a Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development grant for $1,070,000 over three years. The purpose of the RPED grant program is to improve rates of […]

Wolf Creek Dam awarded more than $200 million for upgrades

Thursday, January 27 by Derek Aaron

Wolf Creek Dam is set for some major upgrades as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fiscal Year 2022 Work Plan. According to a report in the Commonwealth Journal, the Corps’ Nashville District […]

USDA Rural Development grants Russell County $1.8 million

Wednesday, October 21 by Zac Oakes

The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Program granted $1.8 million for three projects in Russell County, with the announcement coming at a special ceremony at the Russell County Airport last week. The airport […]

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U.S. 127 realignment project in Russell, Clinton counties enters new $105 million phase

School board approves $26 million+ working budget for FY 23

$212 million on the way for EKY following special session of legislature

$75 million allocated to boost state’s tourism industry

Nearly $8 million in settlement funds will support early childhood education

County to receive nearly $32 million for road projects

$6.6 million athletic facility upgrade a possibility for RC Schools

US Dept. of Education awards $1.07 million grant for students at SCC

Wolf Creek Dam awarded more than $200 million for upgrades

USDA Rural Development grants Russell County $1.8 million

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

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