School board approves moving forward with new bus garage, football fieldhouse

Tuesday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education met yesterday, giving approval to continue moving forward with two new construction projects: the demolition of the old bus garage and construction of a new garage, as well as […]

School board to meet this evening

Monday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening with several items on the agenda. The board is expected to discuss construction management and architectural firms for the Russell County […]

Abrell named Player of the Game in Southern KY Middle School All-Star Game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell County 8th grader Addy Abrell was named Player of the Game in the Southern Kentucky Middle School All-Star Game over the weekend. Abrell participated in the all-star game over the weekend and earned Player of the Game honors in the 8th grade game.... Read More.

Wayne County man arrested following school shooting threat

Friday, February 23 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man was arrested following a reported school shooting threat. According to reports, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received a call from employees at Wayne County Hospital about five threatening phone call messages […]

School officials respond to perceived threat of shooting at high school

Tuesday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools officials say a high school student sent out messages threatening a school shooting, although officials also told WJRS News they believe the messages were not a credible threat. School officials became aware […]

Bill would allow those with high school diploma/GED to become substitute teachers

Friday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

A bill aimed at addressing a shortage of substitute teachers in Kentucky is making its way through the state legislature. Keith West files this report from Frankfort. Stay tuned to WJRS News from the latest […]

School board to hold special-called meeting today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, February 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting today. The board will meet at 11 a.m. at the Russell County ANC in the room above the pool. The board is expected to discuss several upcoming construction projects, including a new football... Read More.

Abrell selected for Southern KY middle school all-star game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell County's Addy Abrell has been chosen for the Southern Kentucky Middle School Basketball All-Star game. Abrell was chosen by the middle school coaches throughout the region to participate in the showcase, which is scheduled for February 24 in Bowling Green. This event will... Read More.

Proposed bill would bring significant changes to school boards

Monday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

A proposed bill in the Kentucky Senate would bring significant changes to school boards in Kentucky. Senate Bill 170 would make several changes. Among them would be changing the number of board members for school […]

School board approves 24-25 calendar

Thursday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved next year’s school calendar at its board meeting this week. Looking ahead to next school year, the first day of school for students will be Wednesday, August 21. […]

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School board approves moving forward with new bus garage, football fieldhouse

School board to meet this evening

Abrell named Player of the Game in Southern KY Middle School All-Star Game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wayne County man arrested following school shooting threat

School officials respond to perceived threat of shooting at high school

Bill would allow those with high school diploma/GED to become substitute teachers

School board to hold special-called meeting today | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Abrell selected for Southern KY middle school all-star game | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Proposed bill would bring significant changes to school boards

School board approves 24-25 calendar

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

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