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Legislative Update by Rep. Josh Branscum

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Halfway point of the 2021 Session approaches Representative Josh Branscum We are almost halfway through the 2021 Legislative Session and though considered a short session, there is no shortage of legislative work left […]

South KY RECC power outage update

South Kentucky RECC is experiencing several power outages. At 9:34 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, South Kentucky RECC is reporting outages affecting 644 customers in Russell County. South Kentucky RECC is reporting a total of […]

Update on Russell Springs Police Chief hiring

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas could have a recommendation to the city council for the position of Russell Springs Police Chief next month. The committee tasked with going through applicants has been delayed in meeting […]

Rep. Josh Branscum Legislative Update

The vetoes issued by Governor Beshear last week will be among the most pressing tasks on our agenda when we return to Frankfort in February. The Governor vetoed six of the seven bills we sent […]

LCDHD provides vaccine update

Current Status of Covid Vaccination in Lake Cumberland District Lake Cumberland District Health Department currently is out of prime (first) dose vaccine. All we are giving is booster (second) doses for those healthcare providers (1a) […]

Update on PPP funds for farmers

The Economic Aid Act reauthorized the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through March 31 and made several modifications beneficial to farmers. It also authorizes second draw PPP loans. Eligible expenses paid with […]

Update on vaccine efforts in the region

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department provided this update about vaccination efforts in the area.  Vaccination for COVID 19 began December 23rd across the Lake Cumberland District. Each of the ten health departments received limited […]

Sheriff’s Office provides update on tax bills

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston is reminding citizens that haven’t already paid their property tax bills to do so as soon as possible. Polston said that although the courthouse is closed today and tomorrow, the […]