Russell County Fiscal Court

Please pass this information along to any Russell County resident who is in need of basic food assistance. Event: Commodities Date & Time: February 4, 2016 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM or until commodities are given away Location: Russell County Rescue Squad Building S HWY 127 (By WJRS Radio Station) Russell Springs, KY For more information please call the Russell County Judge/Executive's Office at 270-343-2112.

As we continue to address the local state of emergency due to the snow & ice that we received over the weekend, we want to remind the citizens of Russell County to use caution as many return to work today. County Judge/Executive Gary Robertson would like to thank the magistrates, road department, emergency personnel, and so many others who have worked tirelessly over the last five days to execute the county’s disaster preparedness plan. Our road crews are out again toda

Today, January 25, 2016, the Russell County Courthouse will be open from 10:00am - 4:00pm. I f you need assistance outside of those times, please call the following individuals: Judge Gary D. Robertson: 270-566-3205 Deputy Judge Christopher Ramsey: 270-585-0969 Emergency Management Director H.M. Bottom: 270-585-1416 District #1 Magistrate Terry Waddell: 270-566-1077 District #2 Magistrate Patrick Loy: 270-566-0756 District #3 Magistrate Ronald Johnson: 270-566-1887 Dist

Did you know that our road crew is made up 7 men, 3 dump trucks, 1 pickup truck, and 2 graders? Seven men. SEVEN! Russell County has 17,774 residents and 434 roadway miles. You do the math. It doesn't require a trip to the movies to see some superheroes in action. We've got them right here in Russell County! Huge thanks to the Russell County Road Department! You guys are amazing!!! And thank you to all the the citizens who are cheering on our hard-working crew! We hear you an

The cities of Russell Springs and Jamestown have both issued Declarations of Local State of Emergency under the umbrella of the county's declaration. The cities and county will be partnering to assess damage and to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of our citizens. Mayors Eric Selby and Nick Shearer are working together with Russell County Judge/Executive Gary D. Robertson to ensure that our citizens receive the best possible aid and care during this winter storm

DECLARATION OF A LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY DATE: 1/23/16 WHEREAS, on January 22, 2016 a heavy snowfall occurred in Russell County, Kentucky; and WHEREAS, damage assessment is not completed at this time and WHEREAS, this situation creates a considerable hardship for the citizens of Russell County and WHEREAS, local government has the responsibility to protect the public health, safety and welfare, and to mitigate the effects of such events. NOW, THEREFORE, I Gary D. Robertson,

With the results of yesterday’s Wet/Dry vote, Russell County Judge/Executive Gary D. Robertson will call to order a special called meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court to adopt an ordinance and appoint an ABC officer. Once an ABC officer has been named, applications can then be turned in to that official. Pursuant to Kentucky State Law, our office has 60 days to have the process in place for the sale of alcoholic beverages in Russell County. As more information about th

The basement of the Russell County Courthouse is open to anyone in need of heat & shelter during these extreme weather temperatures. If anyone is in need of emergency shelter please contact Russell County Emergency Management Director HM Bottom at 270-585-1416.

The Russell County Courthouse with the exception of the County Clerks office will close at noon on January 19, 2016 due to the special election. Any questions, please call the Russell County Judge/Executive's office 270-342-2112.

The Russell County Courthouse will be closed Monday, January 18th, 2016 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.