Somerset Independent Schools closed this week due to illness

Monday, November 21 by Zac Oakes

A neighboring school district is shutting down classes this week due to illness. According to a statement released by the school district, Somerset Independent Schools will be closed this week due to students and staff […]

RC Schools’ attendance around the 90% mark

Wednesday, November 16 by Derek Aaron

Russell County school attendance numbers are hovering around the 90 percent mark so far this week, according to Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford. Ford says the numbers are not ideal but the district is […]

Schools, offices closed tomorrow for Veterans Day

Thursday, November 10 by Zac Oakes

City and county government offices will be closed tomorrow in honor of Veterans Day. Jamestown and Russell Springs City Hall will be closed on Friday, as well as county government offices. Russell County Schools will […]

Wayne County Schools see second bomb threat in a week

Thursday, November 10 by Derek Aaron

Less than a week after a bomb threat at the high school in neighboring Wayne County, another bomb threat was investigated earlier this week at Wayne County Middle School. According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim […]

Flu activity widespread in Kentucky; some schools closing

Thursday, November 3 by Zac Oakes

Flu activity across the state is considered widespread by the Kentucky Department for Public Health with children ages 1-10 being the age group most highly affected by the flu so far this season. That increase […]

State could look at harsher penalties for vaping in schools

Thursday, October 20 by Zac Oakes

State legislators in Frankfort could potentially take up the issue of vaping in schools. The issue arose during a Interim Joint Committee on Education meeting this week and it’s possible legislators could create a law […]

Russell County Schools enrollment up as new school year begins

Wednesday, August 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools has recorded an increase in enrollment as the new school year begins today. According to numbers provided by the school district, enrollment in the district is up 90 students from the end […]

RC Schools planning to gather donations for flood relief next week

Wednesday, August 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District is planning to gather donations for eastern Kentucky flood relief efforts next week. Superintendent Michael Ford said the school district will be collecting both monetary donations and food and supplies specific […]

New assistant principals named at Jamestown, Salem Elementary schools

Friday, July 29 by Zac Oakes

New assistant principals have been hired at Jamestown and Salem Elementary Schools. Megan Phelps was named the new assistant principal at Jamestown Elementary School and Faith Womack was selected to be the assistant principal at […]

Open house dates announced for RC Schools

Monday, July 25 by Derek Aaron

With Russell County Schools’ first day of classes coming up on Wednesday, August 17th, open house dates have been announced. Elementary school open house at Salem, Jamestown, and Russell Springs will be on Tuesday, August […]

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Somerset Independent Schools closed this week due to illness

RC Schools’ attendance around the 90% mark

Schools, offices closed tomorrow for Veterans Day

Wayne County Schools see second bomb threat in a week

Flu activity widespread in Kentucky; some schools closing

State could look at harsher penalties for vaping in schools

Russell County Schools enrollment up as new school year begins

RC Schools planning to gather donations for flood relief next week

New assistant principals named at Jamestown, Salem Elementary schools

Open house dates announced for RC Schools

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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