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Fiscal court receives grant for new road project

The Russell County Fiscal Court has received a grant for a new road project on Crocus Road. The fiscal court announced a grant for just over $133,000 from the Kentucky Department of Waste Management. The […]

County receives grant to kickstart civics club

The Russell County Fiscal Court is expected to begin work on starting a civics club aimed at teaching students about local government. The county recently received a $7,000 grant through the Appalachian Regional Commission to […]

Foster receives U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Award

Russell County’s Mackenzie Foster was recently named a 2024 Recovery Champion by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Foster works as an Environmental Education and Outreach Specialist at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery. She received […]

Cundiff receives Russell County Hospital DAISY Award

Russell County Hospital nurse Nichole Cundiff is the newest recipient of the DAISY Award at the hospital. The DAISY Award is a recognition program to celebrate and recognize nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families, […]

Jamestown receives clean audit report

The City of Jamestown received a clean audit report at its most recent council meeting. Here’s Mayor Regena Hinton following the meeting. The Jamestown City Council meets on the third Thursday of each month at […]

Higginbotham receives Russell Springs Anchor Award

Brenda Higginbotham was the recipient of the Russell Springs Anchor Award at this month’s city council meeting. Mayor Eddie Thomas said the award is similar to the Kentucky Colonel recognition. Anchor recipients are recognized for […]