Month: July 2023

Neighboring Adair County will be the site of an $8.5 million bourbon facility in the near future. According to Gov. Andy Beshear’s office, Pennyroyal Barrel Co. (PBC), a bourbon incubator for third-party brands, plans to […]

The Russell Springs McDonald’s is among the top McDonald’s locations in the state for collecting donations to the Ronald McDonald House through the round-up program. Operations Manager Randy Baird spoke to WJRS News about the […]

Kentucky’s real property tax rate is dropping for the third consecutive year, decreasing to 11.4 cents per $100 of assessed value in 2023. The new tax rate took effect at the beginning of July. The […]

The City of Russell Springs is seeking input through a citizen survey. The Russell Springs zoning board is in the process of developing the city’s comprehensive plan, and as part of that development, the board […]

The Russell County Board of Education gave approval to renovations of science classrooms and labs at Russell County High School. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the planned renovations.

The Hardees in Russell Springs is planning to open early next month. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas told WJRS News work at the restaurant site is progressing and the plan is for the restaurant to […]

Three Russell County teachers were recognized by Campbellsville University as part of Campbellsville’s Excellence in Teaching Awards. Allison Coffey from Russell Springs Elementary, Rhonda Kimbler at Russell County Middle School, and Charlie Anderson at Russell […]

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce held its regular monthly meeting yesterday. We caught up with Chamber President Lindsey Wilson Gosser to talk a little bit about this month’s meeting. Gosser also gave a preview […]

The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission was set to meet today, but instead, will hold a special-called meeting next week. The tourism commission’s special-called meeting will take place next Wednesday at 12:30 at the tourism office. […]