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Discretionary Road Funds Awarded to County

July 10, 2019 Sean Hammond

As reported earlier this week on local news, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Department of Rural and Municipal Aid Commissioner Gray Tomblyn II announced $313,539 in discretionary funds for the realignment of the KY 910 and KY […]

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Commodity Distribution is Tomorrow

July 10, 2019 Sean Hammond

Tomorrow, Judge Gary Robertson and the Russell County Fiscal Court in conjunction with the Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland program, will be giving out commodities at the Russell County Rescue Squad Building located on South Highway […]

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RC Fiscal Court Meets this Afternoon

July 10, 2019 Sean Hammond

The Russell County Fiscal Court will have a special called meeting that will take place at 1:00 pm this afternoon. Here’s the full agenda for the meeting… RESOLUTION 19-12 – MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH KYTC […]

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Trading Post Items- Tuesday

July 9, 2019 Sean Hammond

Looking For: Odd jobs 270-585-6298 For Rent: Three bedroom two bath mobile home 270-343-5870 For Sale: Electric stove 270-866-2557 For Sale: Antique Farmall tractor 270-585-1225 For Sale: Dell computer 270-384-4199 For Sale: Cucumbers 270-343-4521 For […]

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Another Dry Day Today

July 9, 2019 Sean Hammond

Good Tuesday, everyone. Our day is starting off with mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures with that sticky feel remaining in the air. Let’s check out the current temperatures out there this morning… Everyone here […]

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RC Fiscal Court Met Monday Night

July 9, 2019 Sean Hammond

Russell County Judge-Executive Gary Robertson sat down with WJRS NEWS following Monday night’s lengthy regular monthly meeting of the fiscal court where state officials announced some important funding for a road project, among other items… […]

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Ambulance Services Continues Interlocal Agreement to Help Fund 911

July 9, 2019 Sean Hammond

WJRS NEWS has learned the Russell County Ambulance Service Board of Directors has chosen to continue as a contributing partner to fund 911 services as part of an interlocal agreement with several other local entities. […]

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Alcohol Sales for the County

July 9, 2019 Sean Hammond

n his ABC report on Monday night, Judge-Executive Gary Robertson said that for the month of May, the most recent reporting month, the county collected $11,261.78 in regulatory fees for alcohol sales with $2,069.42 going […]

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WJRS Talks with Manager at Local Marina About the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend

July 9, 2019 Sean Hammond

Jeremy Enck, general manager at Safe Harbor Jamestown, formerly Jamestown Resort and Marina, spoke to WJRS NEWS about the past holiday weekend at the popular local tourist destination… Enck, who is still relatively new to […]

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Reid Dennis Rippetoe, age 64, Formerly of Russell Springs

July 9, 2019 Sean Hammond

Reid Dennis Rippetoe, age 64, of Plano, Texas, formerly of Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, July 7th, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. He is survived by: One Son Matthew Reid of Georgia   One Sister Edwina […]

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    Jeff Hoover talks with Kentucky Lieutenant Governor and Democratic candidate for governor Jacqueline Coleman about her campaign, education, school funding, Kentucky’s budget, working with the legislature, and her vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Coleman also discusses her background as an educator, coach, and mother and what sets her apart in the Democratic primary.

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