Coffey says city working to recruit new business for Bargain Hunt building

Friday, March 7 by Zac Oakes

With the recent closure of Bargain Hunt, Russell Springs Economic Development Director Jeramy Coffey said the city is reaching out to companies as they look to recruit a new business. TJX Holdings owns stores such […]

Ag Commissioner Shell working with RCH on Food is Medicine program

Wednesday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell is working with Russell County Hospital and other hospitals across the state on a program called “Food is Medicine.” Shell said the program aims to help people live healthier lifestyles, […]

Sheriff’s Office working cattle theft case

Wednesday, December 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is working a theft case in which 20 feeder cattle were stolen from a farm. The sheriff’s office said the theft occurred at the Kermit Burton Farm at 202 Old […]

RCH working with Ag Commissioner on “Food is Medicine” program

Friday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital is leading the way among rural hospitals in Kentucky working with Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell on a new initiative called “Food is Medicine.” Russell County Hospital, through the Kentucky Hospital Association, […]

School board receives working budget ; finance director says district is in good shape

Wednesday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

The budget for Russell County Schools for this school year will be at an all time high…more than $28 million. District Treasurer Marla Carnes, in presenting the budget to the board, noted that although […]

School officials working on parent pickup issues

Friday, August 16 by Zac Oakes

School officials are looking at ways to address issues with parents/guardians picking up students in the afternoon. School officials say there have been concerns about cars blocking traffic along roadways in the afternoon around the […]

Transportation Cabinet working to make sure 127 project doesn’t cause more traffic problems as school starts

Wednesday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

Highway 127 through Russell Springs is a heavily traveled road, and even more so during the school year. With a major project ongoing on Highway 127 and the first day of school just one week […]

Crews working on area roads, Rescue Squad assisting with transports as warming centers open

Monday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

Winter weather continues to bear down on Russell County, as snowfall overnight and throughout the day has made travel more difficult. WJRS News spoke with Amber Hale, spokesperson for the District 8 Transportation Cabinet about […]

School board approves working budget, Ford talks about SEEK changes

Thursday, September 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved its working budget at this week’s board meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the budget and some changes with the school district’s SEEK fund allocation […]

Local students working at RCH; Community Health Needs Assessment circulating

Friday, March 3 by Derek Aaron

Several students from the Lake Cumberland Regional and College Workforce Center have begun internships at Russell County Hospital. Hospital CEO Scott Thompson talked with WJRS NEWS about the partnership… Thompson also said the hospital is […]

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Coffey says city working to recruit new business for Bargain Hunt building

Ag Commissioner Shell working with RCH on Food is Medicine program

Sheriff’s Office working cattle theft case

RCH working with Ag Commissioner on “Food is Medicine” program

School board receives working budget ; finance director says district is in good shape

School officials working on parent pickup issues

Transportation Cabinet working to make sure 127 project doesn’t cause more traffic problems as school starts

Crews working on area roads, Rescue Squad assisting with transports as warming centers open

School board approves working budget, Ford talks about SEEK changes

Local students working at RCH; Community Health Needs Assessment circulating

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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