New report projects Russell County population to grow by 2025

Wednesday, August 10 by Zac Oakes

A new report by the Kentucky State Data Center projects Russell County’s population to continue to grow by 2025, eventually crossing 18,000 population before declining again. The data center released a report last week detailing […]

School board gives blessing to three timely projects

Monday, July 11 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Board of Education took action on several high-dollar projects during a lengthy special-called meeting last Friday afternoon at the Russell County Schools’ ANC. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS NEWS following the […]

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, […]

Several smaller projects included in Wolf Creek Dam funding

Tuesday, February 1 by Derek Aaron

As reported on local news last week, Wolf Creek Dam is receiving much needed funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for several smaller projects. A more in-depth look at the $5.45 million total […]

Russell County receiving more than $112,000 in state funds for road projects

Thursday, July 1 by Zac Oakes

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than $11.8 million in discretionary transportation funding to help dozens of local governments make street and road repairs and improvements for the betterment of their communities. The funding from […]

Beshear awards more than $500 thousand to Russell County for paving projects

Tuesday, October 27 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear announced on Monday that Russell County was one of 10 counties to receive reimbursement for needed paving projects. Beshear announced that Russell County received a grant amounting to more than $539 thousand […]

Several RC Highways to See Some Resurfacing Projects

Wednesday, March 11 by Sean Hammond

During Monday night’s meeting of the Fiscal Court, the magistrates and Judge Gary Robertson heard from Kayla Frye, representing the State Transportation Cabinet, about roads in Russell County which will soon be resurfaced… Judge Robertson […]

City of Russell Springs Hoping Recent Projects Attract More Development and Industry

Thursday, July 25 by Sean Hammond

We continue our talk with Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas about the beautification projects currently underway in the city… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Thomas-7-25.mp3

City of Russell Springs Working On Some Beautification Projects

Wednesday, July 24 by Sean Hammond

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas talked with WJRS News about the projects currently underway on Main Street… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Thomas-7-24-1.mp3 Thomas went on to mention a project completed by a special group this past weekend… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Thomas-7-24-2.mp3

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New report projects Russell County population to grow by 2025

School board gives blessing to three timely projects

County to receive nearly $32 million for road projects

Several smaller projects included in Wolf Creek Dam funding

Russell County receiving more than $112,000 in state funds for road projects

Beshear awards more than $500 thousand to Russell County for paving projects

Several RC Highways to See Some Resurfacing Projects

City of Russell Springs Hoping Recent Projects Attract More Development and Industry

City of Russell Springs Working On Some Beautification Projects

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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