Gov. Beshear Signs Bills That Move State Forward, Vetoes Those That Harm Workers and Violate State Laws
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 25, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear took action on several pieces of legislation passed by the General Assembly this session, signing 17 bills, vetoing four bills and returning three bills without a signature. “I will always put our Kentucky families first,” said Gov. Beshear. “I was proud to sign into law…
Read MoreEdith Aaron, 91, Jamestown
Edith Aaron, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Summit Manor Nursing Home, in Columbia. She was 91 years of age. Born at home on August 4, 1933, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Edra Smith Shaw. Edith was blessed to be a homemaker and enjoyed her…
Read MoreCoy Harris, 66, Russell Springs
Coy R. Harris, age 66, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, March 21 2025 at his residence. He was born on Sunday, December 28 1958, in Jamestown, KY. He was the son of Dorothy Mae Helm Harris and Suell Walker Harris, whom have preceded him in death Coy is survived by: his wife Lannette…
Read MoreArlis “Eugene” Knight, 88, Louisville
Arlis “Eugene” Knight, 88, of Louisville,passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 in, Mt. Washington, KY. Eugene was born in Jamestown, KY on September 23, 1936, a son of the late Alma (Blackerby) and Arlis Knight. He was a retired machinist. He is survived by a daughter, Wynne McNary and sister, Betty Helm. He is also…
Read MoreChestlene Mattox, Indiana
Chestlene Mattox, of Shelbyville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Ascension St Vincent Hospital, in Indianapolis. Chestlene enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, and cooking. She loved to spend time with her family and just being outside, sitting on her porch. Survivors include one son, Kennie D. (and Kathy) Hill, of Greenfield, Indiana; and four…
Read MoreWeather radios to be given away
Henson Ace Hardware and Storm Alert Center Thanks to a generous contribution, 30 NOAA Weather Radios are being given away through Henson Ace Hardware and the Storm Alert Center. “Taking the initiative to prepare for severe weather is important and this outreach is a good way to start,” Daniel Wilson, lead forecaster of…
Read MoreRCH leads way in Food is Medicine
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor On a dreary Saturday, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell braved strong winds and heavy downpours to be in Russell County for a very important event. Commissioner Shell was at the Russell County Hospital (RCH) to help celebrate a new partnership between Dry Branch Stock Farm and…
Read MorePrescribed fires planned for wildlife management areas this spring
Controlled burns will help improve wildlife habitat FRANKFORT, Ky. — Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will work with local officials in a number of Kentucky counties to use prescribed fires as part of ongoing habitat management on the department’s Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). Throughout March and April, fire experts will…
Read MoreGov. Beshear, Kentucky State Police Encourage Young Kentuckians Interested in a Law Enforcement Career To Apply for Youth Academy Program
Weeklong camp to be held July 21-25, at no cost to participants FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 17, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) are encouraging young Kentuckians interested in a career in law enforcement to apply for the state police Youth Academy Program. This weeklong camp allows Kentucky’s future officers…
Read MoreThe Center for Rural Development is accepting grant applications in Russell County for 2025 ARC mini grants
The Center for Rural Development is accepting grant applications for the 2025 Kentucky Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) mini-grant program. The mini-grant program (sometimes referred to as the Flex-E-Grant program) is open to qualified local units of government and non-profit entities in Russell County for capacity building planning and implementation projects. Other counties within The Center’s…
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