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 […]

School board hits snag with athletic facilities project

Thursday, December 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education hit a snag in regard to the construction of the school district’s athletic complex with bids coming in significantly higher than expected. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News more […]

School board moves forward with new middle school project

Tuesday, November 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education moved forward with the construction of a new middle school, which will consist of a significant addition to the current auditorium/natatorium complex. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford spoke […]

School board taking steps on middle school project

Wednesday, November 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a measure toward the addition at the Russell County ANC that will be the future home of Russell County Middle School at a special-called board meeting Tuesday morning. […]

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 […]

Portion of Kendall Campground closing for erosion control project

Monday, October 24 by Derek Aaron

Portions of Kendall Campground and the Day Use Area below Wolf Creek Dam, including its boat ramp and roadway along the riverside campground, are closed for repairs today through early April 2023 to rehabilitate flood […]

Fiscal court to use ARPA funds to assist with Jabez broadband project

Tuesday, October 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds to assist with a broadband project in the Jabez community that plans to bring broadband capability to about 200 households in […]

Contract awarded for Wolf Creek Dam Spillway Gates Replacement Project

Friday, September 30 by Derek Aaron

This week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District awarded a $109,450,000 contract to American Bridge Company for the Wolf Creek Dam Spillway Gates Replacement Project. The project is fully funded by the Disaster […]

City Council approves resolution to move forward with Eli/Mt Eden water project

Tuesday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council gave approval to a resolution that will allow the city to use Clean Water funds for a project that will improve water quality and pressure in the Eli and Mt. […]

RCMS participates in Project Launch Plus at WKU

Wednesday, September 7 by Derek Aaron

Russell County Middle School was one of several schools in Kentucky and Tennessee that participated in the Center for Gifted Studies’ Project Launch Plus at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green this past school year. […]

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

School board hits snag with athletic facilities project

School board moves forward with new middle school project

School board taking steps on middle school project

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

Portion of Kendall Campground closing for erosion control project

Fiscal court to use ARPA funds to assist with Jabez broadband project

Contract awarded for Wolf Creek Dam Spillway Gates Replacement Project

City Council approves resolution to move forward with Eli/Mt Eden water project

RCMS participates in Project Launch Plus at WKU

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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