School board approves purchase of new buses
The Russell County Board of Education approved the purchase of two new school buses at its most recent meeting. WJRS News caught up with Superintendent Michael Ford to talk about the new buses and the […]
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School district to hire Academic Team Coordinator
Russell County Schools Academic teams need an overhaul, that according to Superintendent Michael Ford. Ford told school board members earlier this week that academic teams in the county, especially at the three elementary schools, needed […]
School board receives working budget ; finance director says district is in good shape
The budget for Russell County Schools for this school year will be at an all time high…more than $28 million. District Treasurer Marla Carnes, in presenting the budget to the board, noted that although […]
Additional counselors at school today as students return to classroom
Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford announced that additional counselors will be placed at Russell County Schools today as students return to the classroom following the tragic death of Deputy Josh Phipps Monday night. Ford […]
Ford addresses school safety topic
After a couple school safety-related incidents occurred last week, Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford spoke about school safety at yesterday’s board of education meeting and said the district has several measures in place to […]
Emma Grome and Brooke Bultema knew each other in high school and have developed a special chemistry at UK | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
By Larry Vaught Kentucky senior setter Emma Grome and redshirt freshman Brooke Bultema are building a solid on-court relationship as the season progresses after being high school rivals. Grome played at St. Ursula High School in Loveland, Ohio, just outside Cincinnati. Bultema played at... Read More.
School board to meet in special session this morning
The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session at 8:30 this morning. The board typically would meet at 5 p.m. today, but board members will be attending a Kentucky School Boards Association […]
Campbellsville man arrested in connection to theft near elementary school
A Campbellsville man was arrested by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office Friday afternoon in connection with a theft that occurred near Russell Springs Elementary, causing the school to go into a lockdown. 46-year-old Charles Perry […]
RSES placed on soft lockdown following burglary next to school
Russell Springs Elementary School was placed on a soft lockdown Friday morning after a burglary took place at the Thomas residence next to the school. At least two people were involved, and one person was […]
Adair students taken into custody for threats that closed school
Students in Adair County were taken into custody and charged after posting a threatening message on Snapchat earlier this week that resulted in classes being called off for two days. Adair County Schools Superintendent Jason […]