Ford introduced as new Laker Football Coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

New Russell County Laker Football Coach Lucas Ford was introduced during a meet and greet ceremony at the Russell County ANC Wednesday evening. Ford spoke to a group of players, parents, former coaches, and community members about taking the job and the culture he... Read More.

New Ford plant in Hardin County to create 5,000 jobs

Tuesday, September 28 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 27, 2021) – Gov. Andy Beshear, Ford Motor Company and SK Innovation announced the single largest economic development project in the history of the commonwealth on Monday, celebrating a transformative $5.8 billion […]

Ford says plan is for no masks in classrooms to start school year

Tuesday, July 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the plan is for no masks in the classroom when school starts next month. Right now, mask wearing by unvaccinated staff and students in schools is recommended, but […]

Ford provides update on RCHS Principal search

Friday, June 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District is searching for the next principal of Russell County High School. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the steps involved in hiring a new principal following the retirement […]

Joyce C. Ford Wilson, age 74, of Somerset

Thursday, May 13 by Sean Hammond

Joyce C. Ford Wilson, age 74, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021, at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. Born on August 17, 1946, in Somerset, she was the daughter […]

Ford gives update on new college and workforce center

Tuesday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

The Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center project on the Russell County High School campus is coming along well. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the project is on schedule with an open […]

Ford to propose four-days of in-person school for RC students

Monday, March 1 by Zac Oakes

Russell County students could soon be returning to the classroom on a much-larger scale. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford sent out a message to school staff and parents Monday afternoon stating that he will […]

Ford receives new four-year contract; a look at superintendent salaries in the area

Tuesday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a new four-year contract for Superintendent Michael Ford at Monday night’s board of education meeting. The contract, which will keep Ford’s salary the same at $110,000, will go […]

School Board gives vote of confidence to Superintendent Ford

Tuesday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford is under contract with the school district until June 30, but the school board took a crucial step toward keeping Ford in his position as superintendent at Monday’s meeting […]

Opinion: Ford made the right call continuing virtual classes

Tuesday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

Being in any type of leadership position during the COVID-19 pandemic is extremely difficult. Tough decisions have to be made and these decisions aren’t always going to be popular. In a situation that has become […]

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Ford introduced as new Laker Football Coach | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

New Ford plant in Hardin County to create 5,000 jobs

Ford says plan is for no masks in classrooms to start school year

Ford provides update on RCHS Principal search

Joyce C. Ford Wilson, age 74, of Somerset

Ford gives update on new college and workforce center

Ford to propose four-days of in-person school for RC students

Ford receives new four-year contract; a look at superintendent salaries in the area

School Board gives vote of confidence to Superintendent Ford

Opinion: Ford made the right call continuing virtual classes

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