School board meeting rescheduled for next Monday

Monday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for today has been rescheduled for next Monday. Next Monday’s school board meeting will be a special-called meeting and will take place at 5 p.m. at […]

Ford stresses importance of returning paperwork to school as soon as possible

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

Parents and guardians of Russell County students received some paperwork either at open house or on the first day of school. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said it’s important that parents get that paperwork […]

Ford says first day of school went smooth in Russell County

Thursday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday was the first day of school in Russell County, and Superintendent Michael Ford said the school district had a great first day back in the classroom. Ford said he was thankful for everyone involved […]

Today is first day of school in Russell County

Wednesday, August 13 by Zac Oakes

Today is the first day of school in Russell County. Students return to the classroom today to begin the 2025-2026 school year. As the new school year begins, motorists are reminded to use extra caution […]

Wolford discusses bus routes as new school year is on the horizon

Tuesday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

Students return to the classroom tomorrow in Russell County, and that means school buses will be out on roadways across the county. Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford said the school district has 50 […]

High school and middle school open houses scheduled for Monday

Saturday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School and Middle School will hold open house events on Monday. Open House at Russell County High School gets underway at 5 p.m. Monday for incoming freshmen. The high school is asking […]

Elementary school open houses are tonight

Thursday, August 7 by Zac Oakes

Elementary school open house events will take place tonight. Open house events at Jamestown, Russell Springs, and Salem Elementary will host open house events from 5-7 this evening. Open house is an opportunity for students […]

Ford emphasizing importance of bus safety ahead of new school year

Wednesday, August 6 by Zac Oakes

As the beginning of the new school year draws closer, drivers are being reminded about school bus safety. One of the key things Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford is emphasizing ahead of the new […]

Ford discusses changes to medication policy at school

Tuesday, August 5 by Zac Oakes

Last week on local news, we reported some changes to the medication policy at Russell County Schools stemming from statewide changes. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS […]

Health Department reminding parents about vaccines ahead of back to school

Monday, August 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Health Department is reminding parents about vaccines students need before they return to school. Bridgett Kean with the local health department was recently a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS. She said […]

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School board meeting rescheduled for next Monday

Ford stresses importance of returning paperwork to school as soon as possible

Ford says first day of school went smooth in Russell County

Today is first day of school in Russell County

Wolford discusses bus routes as new school year is on the horizon

High school and middle school open houses scheduled for Monday

Elementary school open houses are tonight

Ford emphasizing importance of bus safety ahead of new school year

Ford discusses changes to medication policy at school

Health Department reminding parents about vaccines ahead of back to school

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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