Special Report: Superintendent Ford Discusses School Safety and Student Readiness

Thursday, July 16 by WJRS Staff

We continue our special series with Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford as students prepare to return to the classroom on Wednesday, August 12. Today’s report focuses on school safety, security and helping students get […]

One Month Until School Starts: Superintendent Michael Ford Shares What’s Happening Behind the Scenes

Thursday, July 9 by WJRS Staff

WJRS News Begins Back-to-School Series with Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford Today, WJRS News begins the first in a multi-part series as we sit down with Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford to discuss […]

School board gives Superintendent Ford exemplary marks across the board

Wednesday, July 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education met yesterday with one of the main topics being Superintendent Michael Ford’s annual evaluation. The board went into executive session for about 15 minutes and after returning to open […]

Ford provides update on RCHS Principal search

Thursday, April 2 by Zac Oakes

The search is ongoing for the next principal of Russell County High School. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford provided WJRS News with an update on where things stand in the search process. High School […]

Ford says Salem gym floor project going well

Friday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

The gym floor replacement project at Salem Elementary is going very well, according to Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford. Ford provided WJRS News with an update on where things stand with the project. The […]

Raymond Vernon Ford, age 82, of Russell Springs

Friday, March 13 by Zac Oakes

Raymond Vernon Ford, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his home. He was 82 years of age. Born on December 16, 1943, in Russell County, he was a son of […]

Ford gives update on planning process for new middle school

Tuesday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

A lot of behind-the-scenes planning has been ongoing in preparation for the Russell County School District’s planned project to construct a new middle school. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford was a guest on Community […]

Ford release statement on death of RCHS student

Tuesday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford released a statement regarding the tragic death of a Russell County High School student Monday evening.

Ford says school district monitoring SB 181 in state legislature

Monday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said he is monitoring Senate Bill 181 in the state legislature. The law passed last year required school districts to implement a traceable communication system for electronic communication between […]

Ford provides update on SEED Academy

Tuesday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

The SEED Academy on French Valley Road is very close to completion. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford provided an update on the project at last week’s board of education meeting. The regional agritech training […]

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Special Report: Superintendent Ford Discusses School Safety and Student Readiness

One Month Until School Starts: Superintendent Michael Ford Shares What’s Happening Behind the Scenes

School board gives Superintendent Ford exemplary marks across the board

Ford provides update on RCHS Principal search

Ford says Salem gym floor project going well

Raymond Vernon Ford, age 82, of Russell Springs

Ford gives update on planning process for new middle school

Ford release statement on death of RCHS student

Ford says school district monitoring SB 181 in state legislature

Ford provides update on SEED Academy

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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