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Russell County Schools to hold two meetings today

Two Russell County Schools committees will hold meetings today. The District Improvement Planning Committee will meet today at 11 a.m. in the upstairs conference room of the ANC. The District Calendar Committee will also hold […]

Chamber of commerce to hold monthly meeting Tuesday

The Russell County Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, November 15th at the Russell County Public Library. Kelly Pierce, the owner and operator of Three Daughters Coffee and Sweets, will be […]

School leaders hold roundtable discussion about test results

Leaders from the Russell County School District held a roundtable discussion during a special-called meeting of the Russell County Board of Education this week. Conversation focused on the recently released state assessment results. Superintendent Michael […]

Laker band to hold community performance tonight

The Russell County High School Mighty Laker Marching Band’s final community performance of the season is tonight at 6 p.m. at Finley Field. WJRS NEWS talked with Band Director Curtis Ervin ahead of the special […]

Liberty to hold wet/dry vote next month

The issue of alcohol sales in the city of Liberty will be on the ballot next month. Voters within the city limits of Liberty in neighboring Casey County will have the option next month on […]