Two RCHS students receive Heisman High School Scholarships

Monday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County High School students are recipients of the Heisman High School Scholarship. Xavier Betts-Jimenez and Amy McGowan are recipients of this year’s award. The Heisman® High School Scholarship was created in 1994 through […]

School board to meet this morning

Monday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold a special-called meeting this morning. The board is set to meet at 9 a.m. with five business items on the agenda, including a presentation about possible names […]

Middle School Lakers drop 2 of 3 at McCreary Central | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Laker Basketball team dropped 2 of 3 games on the road at McCreary Central Friday night. 6th grade picked up a 35-15 victory, while 7th grade fell 33-23 and 8th grade lost a close one by a score of... Read More.

School board looking into possibility of new football field house, bus garage

Thursday, November 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education is looking into the possibility of a new bus garage and football field house. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about what the board is looking into. We’ll […]

Ford grateful to receive clean audit report for school district

Wednesday, November 22 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools received a clean audit report during Monday night’s board of education meeting. Superintendent Michael Ford said he is always grateful to receive a clean audit report and thanked all the district employees […]

School board to meet this evening

Monday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education is set to discuss ongoing construction projects at tonight’s board meeting along with hearing the district’s fiscal year 2023 annual audit report. The board is set to discuss the […]

School board approves memorial for first RCHS AD Larry Kinnett at new athletic complex

Tuesday, November 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved some proposal requests for the athletic complex project. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News more details.

School board hears from principals about state test scores

Friday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education met in special session this week to hear from the school district’s principals about the recently-released state testing scores. Superintendent Michael Ford told WJRS News it was good to […]

Bids higher than expected, but school board moving forward with old ATC renovation project

Thursday, November 9 by Zac Oakes

The bids were higher than expected on the renovation project of the old Area Technology Center, but the school board voted yesterday to accept the bid and move forward with the project. Superintendent Michael Ford […]

School board to meet in special session today

Wednesday, November 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session today. The school board is set to hear from the principals about the results from the state assessments as well as take up action […]

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Two RCHS students receive Heisman High School Scholarships

School board to meet this morning

Middle School Lakers drop 2 of 3 at McCreary Central | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

School board looking into possibility of new football field house, bus garage

Ford grateful to receive clean audit report for school district

School board to meet this evening

School board approves memorial for first RCHS AD Larry Kinnett at new athletic complex

School board hears from principals about state test scores

Bids higher than expected, but school board moving forward with old ATC renovation project

School board to meet in special session today

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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