School board approves moving forward with renovation projections

Tuesday, September 5 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved moving forward with a pair of renovation projects. Superintendent Michael Ford spoke to WJRS News about these projects, the cost, and the timelines.

School board to meet in special session today

Thursday, August 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session today. The board will meet at noon to discuss upcoming construction projects, including science classroom renovations and the old area technology center. The board […]

School district sees slight increase in enrollment numbers

Friday, August 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District has seen a slight increase in enrollment numbers from the end of last school year to the beginning of this school year. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News more details.

School board approves lowering tax on real estate

Tuesday, August 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a decrease in the tax rate on real estate at last night’s board meeting. The board approved a slight decrease in the real estate tax from 51.1 cents […]

School board to consider tax reduction, recognize teachers and coaches

Monday, August 21 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education is expected to consider a tax reduction and recognize multiple teachers/coaches at this evening’s board meeting. The board is expected to consider a tax reduction on real estate. The […]

School starts in Russell County today

Wednesday, August 16 by Zac Oakes

Today is the first day of school in Russell County as students and teachers return to the classroom from summer break. Motorists are asked to pay close attention to school buses as they are out […]

High school and middle school open houses are today

Monday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School and middle school will host open house events this evening. Open House at Russell County Middle School will be from 4-6 p.m. today. The high school open house will be from […]

High school and middle school open houses on Monday

Saturday, August 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School and middle school will host open house events on Monday. Open House at Russell County Middle School will be from 4-6 p.m. Monday. The high school open house will be from […]

Wolford speaks about school transportation as new year draws close

Wednesday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

With another school year approaching, Russell County Schools Transportation Director Eric Wolford spoke to WJRS about transporting students to and from school. Wolford detailed how many miles Russell County Schools buses drive in a day. […]

Students return to school next week, elementary school open houses tomorrow

Wednesday, August 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County students will return to the classroom one week from today. The first day of school in Russell County is scheduled for next Wednesday, Aug. 16. Open houses for the elementary schools are scheduled […]

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School board approves moving forward with renovation projections

School board to meet in special session today

School district sees slight increase in enrollment numbers

School board approves lowering tax on real estate

School board to consider tax reduction, recognize teachers and coaches

School starts in Russell County today

High school and middle school open houses are today

High school and middle school open houses on Monday

Wolford speaks about school transportation as new year draws close

Students return to school next week, elementary school open houses tomorrow

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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