New state law requires daily moment of silence in schools

Friday, July 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District is preparing to implement a new state law that will require a daily moment of silence and reflection at the beginning of each school day. The law went into effect […]

Russell County Schools Gear Up for Another Summer of Meal Pickups

Thursday, May 15 by Sean Hammond

The summer meal pickup program offered through the school district has been a big success the last couple years. Russell County Schools Director of School Nutrition Jessica Holt said just last year, the school district […]

Schools, library to serve as sites for summer meal pickup

Friday, May 9 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County School District will once again be providing meal kits this summer for students and families. Russell County Schools Director of School Nutrition Jessica Holt gave WJRS News more details about meal kit […]

Wayne County Schools superintendent resigns less than two years after accepting job

Friday, March 21 by Zac Oakes

Wayne County Schools Superintendent Don Neal has resigned, less than two years after accepting the job. After an executive session that lasted more than two hours Wednesday night, the Wayne County Board of Education voted […]

State house bill would eliminate NTI in schools; Ford says NTI has positives

Friday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

A bill in the state legislature would eliminate non-traditional instruction days. School districts receive 10 NTI days per school year. These NTI days can be used in cases of inclement weather or widespread illness in […]

RC Schools Food Pantry continues to make difference for students, families

Wednesday, February 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Schools Anchor of Hope Food Pantry continues to make a difference for Russell County students and families. Superintendent Michael Ford provided an update on how many individuals have been served through the […]

Casey County Schools closed remainder of week due to illness

Thursday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

Casey County Schools will be closed today and tomorrow due to illness among staff and students. Casey County Schools Superintendent Barry Lee announced the schools would be closed the remainder of the week and the […]

Russell County Schools had one of the highest attendance rates last year in Lake Cumberland area

Friday, January 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools had one of the highest attendance rates last school year among school districts in the Lake Cumberland area. Russell County’s attendance rate last year was 92.7 percent, which was tied with Pulaski […]

How does Russell County compare to area schools on last year’s state assessments?

Thursday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Department of Education recently launched its Kentucky School Report Card examining data from last year’s state assessment. Schools are given one of five color ratings. Red is the lowest rating given to a […]

Most area schools return to classroom today

Thursday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

Most area schools are returning to the classroom today. Russell County Schools are back on regular schedule in-person today. Adair County, Casey County, and Wayne County schools are back in-person today as well. Pulaski County […]

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New state law requires daily moment of silence in schools

Russell County Schools Gear Up for Another Summer of Meal Pickups

Schools, library to serve as sites for summer meal pickup

Wayne County Schools superintendent resigns less than two years after accepting job

State house bill would eliminate NTI in schools; Ford says NTI has positives

RC Schools Food Pantry continues to make difference for students, families

Casey County Schools closed remainder of week due to illness

Russell County Schools had one of the highest attendance rates last year in Lake Cumberland area

How does Russell County compare to area schools on last year’s state assessments?

Most area schools return to classroom today

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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