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Area projects receive state funding

A few area projects have received state funding through the Kentucky Product Development Initiative. The Adair County Fiscal Court and Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority are seeking to construct a 40,000-square-foot spec building within the […]

School board receives update on construction projects

The Russell County Board of Education received an update on the ongoing construction projects with the bus garage and field houses. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News a breakdown on where things stand on these […]

Federal funds will aid multiple area projects

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell’s office announced that several million dollars in federal funds have been secured for economic development and education projects in the southern Kentucky area. McConnell’s office announced nearly $1.5 million in funding […]

School board hears updates on construction projects

The Russell County School District has several ongoing construction projects. At last night’s school board meeting, the board heard from Branscum Construction about the ongoing field house, bus garage, and band practice area projects. Russell […]

School board hears update on bus garage and field house projects

The Russell County Board of Education heard multiple updates regarding the ongoing bus garage and field house projects. Representatives from Branscum Construction and the project’s architect firm, Sherman-Carter-Barnhart, were on hand to provide updates on […]