Former Russell Co. Schools Transportation Director Robert Leach Dies at 70

Wednesday, November 11 by WJRS Staff

A former Russell County school transportation director and longtime local theater operator has died. Robert Hale Leach, of Russell Springs, died Tuesday at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was 70. Leach was […]

Russell County Schools Names 2027–2028 Calendar Committee

Wednesday, October 21 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Board of Education has approved Superintendent Michael Ford’s recommendations for the district’s 2027–2028 Calendar Committee. During Monday evening’s meeting, Ford said Russell County Schools has used a calendar committee for many years, […]

Russell County Schools Receive Latest State Accountability Ratings

Thursday, October 15 by WJRS Staff

Two Russell County schools earned green overall ratings, while three received yellow ratings in the latest school accountability results released today by the Kentucky Department of Education and the Russell County School District. The results […]

Slight Property Tax Rate Decrease Proposed for Russell County Schools

Tuesday, August 18 by WJRS Staff

Tax rates in the Russell County School District are expected to remain mostly unchanged, with a slight decrease proposed for real property. The rates recommended by Superintendent Michael Ford were unanimously approved by the school […]

Russell County Schools Preschool Programs Earn Highest Kentucky All STARS Rating

Tuesday, August 4 by WJRS Staff

The preschool programs at all three Russell County elementary schools have earned the highest level of recognition from the Kentucky Department of Education. Jamestown Elementary, Russell Springs Elementary and Salem Elementary have each received a […]

Russell County Schools Moves Student Registration Online

Wednesday, July 22 by WJRS Staff

Russell County parents are being reminded that it’s time to complete the school district’s new online registration process before students return to class. Russell County Director of Pupil Personnel Jessica Gossage says the new system […]

Russell County Schools to Designate Veteran Parking at Every School

Tuesday, July 21 by WJRS Staff

Military veterans will soon have reserved parking spaces at every Russell County school. During Monday night’s meeting of the Russell County Board of Education, Superintendent Michael Ford presented a proposal to partner with the Kentucky […]

Russell County Schools Summer Feeding Program Serves Nearly 100,000 Meals

Tuesday, July 21 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County School District’s summer feeding program has provided nearly 100,000 meals to local children during the summer break. During Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Michael Ford presented Food Services Director Jessica […]

Russell County Schools Superintendent Looks Ahead to Student Success in New School Year

Sunday, July 19 by WJRS Staff

WJRS NEWS continues our special series with Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford as students prepare to return to the classroom in just over three weeks. In today’s third and final segment, Ford discusses his […]

Casey County Schools Delay Start of School One Week Amid Water Supply Concerns

Tuesday, July 14 by WJRS Staff

The Casey County Board of Education has approved a revision to the 2026-2027 school calendar as a proactive response to the ongoing water supply concerns affecting the community. Under the revised calendar, the first day […]

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Former Russell Co. Schools Transportation Director Robert Leach Dies at 70

Russell County Schools Names 2027–2028 Calendar Committee

Russell County Schools Receive Latest State Accountability Ratings

Slight Property Tax Rate Decrease Proposed for Russell County Schools

Russell County Schools Preschool Programs Earn Highest Kentucky All STARS Rating

Russell County Schools Moves Student Registration Online

Russell County Schools to Designate Veteran Parking at Every School

Russell County Schools Summer Feeding Program Serves Nearly 100,000 Meals

Russell County Schools Superintendent Looks Ahead to Student Success in New School Year

Casey County Schools Delay Start of School One Week Amid Water Supply Concerns

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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