School board approves contract for agritech facility, athletic turf

Thursday, November 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a couple contracts at a special-called meeting this week for upcoming projects. Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News an update on these upcoming projects.

School board taking steps on middle school project

Wednesday, November 2 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education approved a measure toward the addition at the Russell County ANC that will be the future home of Russell County Middle School at a special-called board meeting Tuesday morning. […]

Bomb threat found at Wayne County High School

Wednesday, November 2 by Zac Oakes

Wayne County High School was under a brief lockdown yesterday, as a note threatening a bomb was found in the girls restroom. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, the threatening note was discovered just […]

School board to hold special-called meeting this morning

Tuesday, November 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session this morning. The board will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The board is set to discuss plans […]

School board to meet in special session tomorrow morning

Monday, October 31 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will meet in special session tomorrow morning. The board will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 114 of the Russell County ANC. The board is set to discuss the […]

Russell County High School among few in state to see ACT score improvements

Thursday, October 27 by Zac Oakes

While most high schools in Kentucky saw decreases in the average ACT score compared to pre-pandemic levels, Russell County High School is among a handful that saw its average ACT score increase from 2019. Russell […]

Several recognitions made at school board meeting

Thursday, October 20 by Derek Aaron

Several recognitions were made at the Russell County Board of Education’s monthly meeting earlier this week. Superintendent Michael Ford discussed the honorees with WJRS NEWS…

No school for students today; post office also closed

Monday, October 10 by Derek Aaron

Russell County Schools are not in session today but the day does serve as a Professional Development Day for local educators. Students will return to class from Fall Break tomorrow, Tuesday, October 11th. Today also […]

Change made in school board COVID policy; students, teacher recognized

Wednesday, September 21 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Board of Education amended their current COVID policy during their meeting this week. Superintendent Michael Ford detailed the most significant change with WJRS NEWS… Ford also mentioned several student and teacher acknowledgements […]

School board approves $26 million+ working budget for FY 23

Tuesday, September 20 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 23 budget at Monday night’s regular monthly meeting of school leaders. Superintendent Michael Ford discussed the budget and other action taken at the meeting with […]

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School board approves contract for agritech facility, athletic turf

School board taking steps on middle school project

Bomb threat found at Wayne County High School

School board to hold special-called meeting this morning

School board to meet in special session tomorrow morning

Russell County High School among few in state to see ACT score improvements

Several recognitions made at school board meeting

No school for students today; post office also closed

Change made in school board COVID policy; students, teacher recognized

School board approves $26 million+ working budget for FY 23

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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