School board approves plans for security improvements

Tuesday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved plans for security improvements at the schools. The plan includes improvements to door access throughout the schools. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News more details.

School board to meet at noon today

Monday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session today. The meeting will be at noon today instead of the regular 5 p.m. meeting time due to a regional Kentucky School Board Association […]

School board approves assistant for growing English Language Learner program

Wednesday, September 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved another instructional assistant for the school district’s growing English Language Learner program. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the need for the program.

School board approves moving forward with renovation projections

Tuesday, September 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved moving forward with a pair of renovation projects. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about these projects, the cost, and the timelines.

School board to meet in special session today

Thursday, August 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session today. The board will meet at noon to discuss upcoming construction projects, including science classroom renovations and the old area technology center. The board […]

Ambulance board, library board to hold special-called meetings today

Tuesday, August 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Ambulance Board and Library Board will hold special-called meetings today. The Ambulance Board will meet at 10 a.m. today with tax rates on the agenda. The meeting will be at the Russell […]

School board approves lowering tax on real estate

Tuesday, August 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a decrease in the tax rate on real estate at last night’s board meeting. The board approved a slight decrease in the real estate tax from 51.1 cents […]

School board to consider tax reduction, recognize teachers and coaches

Monday, August 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education is expected to consider a tax reduction and recognize multiple teachers/coaches at this evening’s board meeting. The board is expected to consider a tax reduction on real estate. The […]

School board approves change at new athletic complex

Tuesday, August 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a change at the new athletic complex that will make it easier to make upgrades to the scoreboard in the future. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News more […]

School board approves positions aimed at helping teachers

Monday, July 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a couple new positions aimed at helping the district’s teachers during a meeting last week. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News details about the new positions.

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School board approves plans for security improvements

School board to meet at noon today

School board approves assistant for growing English Language Learner program

School board approves moving forward with renovation projections

School board to meet in special session today

Ambulance board, library board to hold special-called meetings today

School board approves lowering tax on real estate

School board to consider tax reduction, recognize teachers and coaches

School board approves change at new athletic complex

School board approves positions aimed at helping teachers

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown