Changes to school schedule next week

Thursday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

Next week’s Russell County Schools schedule will be slightly different. The group that normally attends in-person on Thursday/Friday will be in-person on Wednesday and Thursday for next week only. The entire district will be all-virtual […]

No school today in Russell Co., decision about tomorrow will be made later

Monday, February 15 by Zac Oakes

There is no school in Russell County today due to the President’s Day holiday. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the school district is monitoring winter storm activity and said a decision about classes […]

Wise proposing bill to give high school students a do-over year

Tuesday, February 9 by Zac Oakes

By Tom Latek, Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – A bill proposed by a central Kentucky lawmaker would give high school students a chance to have a do-over for this school year because of the […]

Local scholarships being offered to high school students

Wednesday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

The cost of higher education can be a concern for many, but one way to offset some of those costs is via scholarships. Several local organizations are offering scholarships to high school seniors. Robin Rixon […]

Selby Asphalt offering scholarship for high school seniors

Wednesday, January 27 by Zac Oakes

Selby Asphalt Maintenance is offering a scholarship for high school students. There are two eligibility requirements: An RCHS senior student taking vocational/technical classes at Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center Students attending college at a vocational/technical […]

School Board gives vote of confidence to Superintendent Ford

Tuesday, January 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford is under contract with the school district until June 30, but the school board took a crucial step toward keeping Ford in his position as superintendent at Monday’s meeting […]

January is School Board Recognition Month | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, January 20 by Zac Oakes

As Kentucky observes School Board Recognition Month in January, Russell County Schools are joining in the celebration. Sheila Whicker, Dick Kazsuk, Brenda Higginbotham, Joy Wilson, and Gerald Murray are among the more than 850 school board members in the state’s 171 local school districts... Read More.

Proposed calendar would include no school on Good Friday, Veterans Day next year

Wednesday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

The proposed school calendar for 2021-2022 would close school for Good Friday and Veterans Day, according to Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford. The board of education held its first hearing for the proposed calendar […]

Attendance at High School Basketball Games Will Be Limited, per KHSAA | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 14 by WJRS Staff

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Board of Control met on Thursday and issued new rules regarding the start of high school basketball and attendance at high school games. The major changes are as follows: • The attendance recommendation has been revised for... Read More.

High School Football Results from Playoff Games on Friday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, November 27 by WJRS Staff

In the KHSAA state football playoffs from Friday night: 3A Lexington Christian 42, Somerset 35 3A Glasgow 14, Taylor County 0 5A Southwestern 35, Pulaski County 14 4A Allen County-Scottsville 28, Warren East 13

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Changes to school schedule next week

No school today in Russell Co., decision about tomorrow will be made later

Wise proposing bill to give high school students a do-over year

Local scholarships being offered to high school students

Selby Asphalt offering scholarship for high school seniors

School Board gives vote of confidence to Superintendent Ford

January is School Board Recognition Month | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Proposed calendar would include no school on Good Friday, Veterans Day next year

Attendance at High School Basketball Games Will Be Limited, per KHSAA | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

High School Football Results from Playoff Games on Friday | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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