RCIDA Donates Property for Proposed Community Fire Substation
At its September meeting, the Russell County Industrial Development Authority board voted to donate three acres of property at the Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Complex Site 1 for the construction of a new community fire department substation. Russell Springs Fire Department Assistant Chief Mark Barnett, along with members of the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department, […]
The SEED Academy is Open for Education!
The SEED Academy was officially dedicated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday afternoon. On hand were past and present RCIDA board members, Russell County Schools board members, faculty, staff and students, as well as a variety of individuals who have supported the effort throughout its nine years of development. Kentucky State Representative Josh Branscum addressed the […]
New Agriculture Teacher Joins Staff as SEED Academy Prepares to Open
As the 2026–27 school year approaches and the SEED Academy prepares to open its doors, Russell County High School has announced the addition of a new agriculture teacher. Sophie Shearer, a former student of the school, is joining the staff and will help shape this new era of AgriTech instruction. Shearer recently earned a degree […]
RCIDA Receives Grant to Expand Industrial Park
The Russell County Industrial Development Authority board met in a special called session Monday morning (April 6) to approve the execution of the purchase option for 67.85 acres adjacent to Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Complex Site 1. Funding for the purchase came from the Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI), which provides resources to local communities […]
Russell County Extension Office Building New Facility in Industrial Park
The Russell County Extension Office, part of the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University off-campus information network, has purchased a lot in the Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Complex, Site 1, with plans to build a new facility and relocate its operations. The office provides agricultural services including soil testing and technical assistance for farmers, […]
Ground Broken for the SEED ACADEMY AgriTech Center in Russell County
On May 9, 2025, ground was officially broken for the SEED ACADEMY — Lake Cumberland Regional AgriTech Center in Russell County, marking a significant milestone in the region’s educational and agricultural development. Although construction began during the winter months, a large crowd gathered to celebrate the inauguration of this visionary project — a unique partnership […]
RCIDA Agrees to Sale of Drag Strip Property
In 2020, the Russell County Industrial Development Authority (RCIDA) purchased the long-abandoned property in Jamestown formerly known as the Lake Cumberland Dragway. The 48.5-acre site was added to the adjacent Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Complex Site One. At its February meeting, the RCIDA board agreed to sell the property to Danny McGlothin of Somerset, Kentucky, […]
Road Construction at Park Begins!
Take a look at what’s going on at Russell County’s premier 150+ acre industrial park! Construction has begun on the Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Complex Site One expansion connector road bringing full and easy access to the entire site.
Seed Academy℠ Construction Project Ready For Bids
Architectural plans for the Seed Academy℠ have cleared a final funding hurdle, and advertisement for bids is expected to be released next week, with bid selection near the end of August. Contractors can find the bid package documents on the MSE of Kentucky website: https://mselex.com/bid-opportunities/mmrc-spec-bldg-fit-up-for-rajant-corp-invitation-only/ The Seed Academy℠, a partnership bewteen the RCIDA and Russell County Schools, […]
𝗚𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 — 𝗜𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆
The latest data on commuting patterns indicate that more people are traveling out of the county to work than people coming into the county. While there are many ways to look at statistics, these numbers indicate two important facts. 1. 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲.2. 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆, 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 […]