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School board approves change in masking plan

The Russell County Board of Education approved an amendment to the school district’s plan for in-person instruction in the midst of COVID-19. Per the new amendment, masks will be required when the county is in […]

School board proposing no change to tax rate

The Russell County Board of Education is not proposing a change to the school tax rate. The tax rate has remained unchanged since 2018, and Superintendent Michael Ford told the board during a special-called meeting […]

Meeting Change

The meeting originally scheduled for today of the Russell County EMS board has been rescheduled for tomorrow.     EMS Director Michael Reynolds told WJRS Local News that due to some scheduling conflicts, the meeting will now […]

Tips for Motorists After Time Change

With daylight saving time having ended this past weekend, motorists are being presented with challenges during their commutes that could impact pedestrian safety as well as the safety of others on the road. The Kentucky […]