School board to meet this evening
The Russell County Board of Education will meet in regular session this evening. The board has several items on the agenda tonight, including the discussion of naming rights for the new athletic complex, a bus […]
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Clinton County School Board to Meet Tonight, Hiring of Superintendent Not on Agenda
The Clinton County Board of Education is scheduled to meet in special this evening, but it appears the board will not take action on the hiring of a new Superintendent. The Clinton County School district […]
School board holds first reading of next year’s school calendar
While we’re only halfway through the current school year, plans are already in the works for next year’s school calendar. The Russell County Board of Education held the first reading of the 24-25 school calendar […]
Middle school Lakers win 2 of 3 over Meece Middle School
The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball teams won 2 of 3 games over Meece Middle School Monday. The 6th grade team won 52-34 and 7th grade won 60-50. The 8th grade team fell to […]
School board approves step toward building new bus garage, fieldhouse
The Russell County Board of Education approved the next step toward building a new bus garage and field house at its meeting earlier this week. While the board approved a step toward these projects, the […]
School board approves purchase of new buses
The Russell County Board of Education approved the purchase of two new school buses at last night’s board meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke about the purchase of the new buses and noted the increase in […]
Beshear proposes budget plan that would provide 11 percent raise for school employees
Last night, Governor Andy Beshear released his budget proposal ahead of the 2024 legislative session, which includes a significant pay raise for public school employees. Beshear’s budget proposal provides $1.1 billion over two years to […]
School board to meet this evening
The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening. The board is expected to vote on a new name for the old area technology center, as well as discuss purchasing […]
High School Tech Department will receive new robots
Russell County High School received a grant in which the technology department will receive new robots. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about the agreement. Newton’s attic is a nonprofit in Lexington that provides […]
School board approves plans for new practice field
The Russell County Board of Education approved plans for a new practice field as part of the new athletic complex. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News more details about the plans. The practice field comes […]