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School board approves 24-25 calendar

The Russell County Board of Education approved next year’s school calendar at its board meeting this week. Looking ahead to next school year, the first day of school for students will be Wednesday, August 21. […]

School board to meet this evening

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in regular session this evening. The board has several items on the agenda tonight, including the discussion of naming rights for the new athletic complex, a bus […]

Ramsey resigns, Turner appointed to RCIDA Board

Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas appointed a new member to the Russell County Industrial Development Authority Board at last week’s meeting after Chris Ramsey submitted a resignation letter for his seat on the board. Thomas […]

Helm appointed to KY Lottery Board

A local attorney has been appointed to the state’s board overseeing the Kentucky Lottery. Jamestown attorney Derrick Helm was recently appointed to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors. Helm is replacing Mark Sommer of […]

School board approves purchase of new buses

The Russell County Board of Education approved the purchase of two new school buses at last night’s board meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke about the purchase of the new buses and noted the increase in […]

School board to meet this evening

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The board is expected to vote on a new name for the old area technology center, as well as discuss purchasing […]

School board approves plans for new practice field

The Russell County Board of Education approved plans for a new practice field as part of the new athletic complex. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News more details about the plans. The practice field comes […]