Student found unresponsive at Wayne County Middle School; later pronounced dead

Tuesday, February 22 by Zac Oakes

A 13-year-old Wayne County Middle School student was found unresponsive Tuesday morning in the school’s restroom and later pronounced dead at the hospital, according to reports from Z93 out of Monticello. The radio station reported […]

No school in Russell County today; school board meets next week

Monday, February 21 by Zac Oakes

There will be no school in Russell County today due to the President’s Day holiday. Russell County students will return to the classroom tomorrow. Additionally, due to the holiday, the Russell County Board of Education […]

Important meeting for high school students, parents coming up this week

Monday, February 7 by Zac Oakes

An important meeting for Russell County High School students and parents is coming up this week. The high school will hold a scheduling meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the ANC which will provide […]

Abrell selected to middle school all-star team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Middle School Basketball player Addy Abrell has been selected as a member of the Southern Kentucky Middle School All-Star East Team. Abrell was chosen by coaches throughout the region to be a member of the team. She will compete in the all-star... Read More.

No School in Russell Co. Friday; Will be an NTI Day

Thursday, February 3 by Derek Aaron

Russell County Schools will not have in-person classes on Friday, February 4th, due to the impending inclement weather, according to Superintendent Michael Ford. This will be an NTI Day for the school district.

House committee considers requiring public comment at school board meetings

Wednesday, January 26 by Derek Aaron

The idea of requiring an allotted amount of time for public comments during local school board meetings has been a topic of discussion among legislators this week. Here’s Keith West from Frankfort… The Russell County […]

Student stabbed at Adair County Middle School

Wednesday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

A middle school student was reportedly stabbed by another student in a restroom Tuesday, according to a report from the Adair County Community Voice. The victim reportedly avoided serious injury, and the school was put […]

School board to meet tonight

Monday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. According to the agenda, the board is expected to review the safe return to in-person instruction plan with possible revisions. The board […]

No School in Russell Co. Friday; Will be an NTI Day

Thursday, January 20 by Derek Aaron

Russell County Schools will not have in-person classes on Friday (January 21st) due to a large number of staff absences and lingering slick spots on roadways, according to Superintendent Michael Ford. This will be another […]

New candidates file for clerk, school board

Thursday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

Two new local candidate filings came in yesterday. Kennedy Coffey joined the race for county clerk, the fifth person to enter that race. Incumbent board of education member Richard “Dick” Kazsuk has filed for re-election […]

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Student found unresponsive at Wayne County Middle School; later pronounced dead

No school in Russell County today; school board meets next week

Important meeting for high school students, parents coming up this week

Abrell selected to middle school all-star team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

No School in Russell Co. Friday; Will be an NTI Day

House committee considers requiring public comment at school board meetings

Student stabbed at Adair County Middle School

School board to meet tonight

No School in Russell Co. Friday; Will be an NTI Day

New candidates file for clerk, school board

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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