Coronavirus Cases Increased in KY; School Districts Keeping a Close Watch

Monday, March 9 by Sean Hammond

The Coronavirus continues to be the top story all across Kentucky, and here in Russell County, Superintendent of Schools Michael Ford sent an email last night to all Russell County school employees discussing the situation. […]

Attendance Remains Low at the High School

Tuesday, March 3 by Sean Hammond

According to attendance numbers from Superintendent Michael Ford today (Tuesday), Russell County High School had an attendance of 87.63%. The rest of the schools fared better though; Salem Elementary was the highest with an attendance […]

More From the School Board Meeting this Week

Friday, February 28 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Board of Education had their regular monthly meeting earlier this week. Superintendent Michael Ford gave a rundown of a few agenda items from the meeting…

School Attendance Remained Low for High School Wednesday

Thursday, February 27 by Sean Hammond

Russell County High School had an attendance of 82.99% on Wednesday which was lower than the day prior. However, attendance was strong in the rest of schools. Jamestown Elementary was at 95.05%, Russell County Middle […]

Latest School Attendance Numbers

Tuesday, February 25 by Sean Hammond

WJRS News spoke to Superintendent Michael Ford this morning about attendance numbers in the school district. While the district wide attendance is holding steady at just over 92%, the Russell County High School has an […]

More From Monday’s School Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 25 by Sean Hammond

Varsity soccer is coming to Russell County High School next school year. Supt Michael Ford talked with WJRS Local News after last night’s meeting… In other action last night, Kara Stille, a teacher at Russell […]

School Board Changes Vote; Votes No School on Veteran’s Day Next Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 25 by Sean Hammond

Citing pressure from the community, the Russell County school board changed its position from one month ago, and voted last night to not have school next year on Veterans Day. The calendar planning committee for the school system had earlier recommended that the local... Read More.

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Coronavirus Cases Increased in KY; School Districts Keeping a Close Watch

Attendance Remains Low at the High School

More From the School Board Meeting this Week

School Attendance Remained Low for High School Wednesday

Latest School Attendance Numbers

More From Monday’s School Board Meeting

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Obituaries

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