Russell County students earn awards, advance to state 4H competition

Friday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

Two Russell County students earned awards at the Lake Cumberland Area 4-H Communications Competition in Taylor County this week. Kendall Melton received Grand Champion and Blue Ribbon in the Senior Speech – Agriculture category. Gracie […]

Three RCHS students selected for Rogers Scholars program

Wednesday, April 29 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County High School students have been selected to participate in the Rogers Scholars program. Addison Coffey, Haylyn Pierce, and Kaelyn Campbell were selected for the program. 100 high school students from 45 counties […]

Four Russell County Middle School students selected for Rogers Explorers Program

Monday, April 27 by Zac Oakes

Four Russell County Middle School students have been selected for the Rogers Explorers Program through the Center for Rural Development. Owen Buras, Porter Branscum, Maddie Hinkle, and Emily Pankop were selected to participate in the […]

Local students receive awards at Lindsey Wilson University Honors Convocation

Friday, April 24 by Zac Oakes

Multiple local students received awards at the annual Lindsey Wilson University Honors Convocation. Kris Patel received the biology award. Chloe Taylor received the secondary education award. Dawson Bradshaw received the Noma Dix Winston History Scholarship. […]

Last day of school for students pushed back to May 21

Friday, April 17 by Zac Oakes

The last day of school for students in Russell County has been pushed back one day. Students will now finish the school year on Friday, May 22. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said the […]

Students and teachers return to classroom from spring break today

Monday, April 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County students and teachers return to the classroom today from spring break. Only about six weeks remain in the school year. The last day for students is scheduled for Thursday, May 21 with closing […]

Russell County Schools Anchor of Hope Food Pantry continues to serve students and families

Thursday, March 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Schools Anchor of Hope Food Pantry continues to serve students and families in the community. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford gave WJRS News an update on the work the pantry has […]

Bill would allow homeschool students to compete in state-sanctioned sporting events

Thursday, March 12 by Zac Oakes

A bill being considered in the state legislature would allow homeschool students to compete in state-sanctioned sporting events. Currently, KHSAA requires student-athletes to be enrolled in courses as a full-time student at the school they […]

Over 60 students inducted into RCHS National Technical Honor Society

Tuesday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School inducted 60 career and technical high school students into the National Technical Honor Society. To be inducted into the NTHS students must achieve the following: GPA of 3.0 + Completer status […]

New civics club at RCHS will provide opportunities for students to learn about local government

Thursday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

A new civics club at Russell County High School will allow students the opportunity to learn more about local government. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum said through a grant obtained by the county, students involved […]

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Russell County students earn awards, advance to state 4H competition

Three RCHS students selected for Rogers Scholars program

Four Russell County Middle School students selected for Rogers Explorers Program

Local students receive awards at Lindsey Wilson University Honors Convocation

Last day of school for students pushed back to May 21

Students and teachers return to classroom from spring break today

Russell County Schools Anchor of Hope Food Pantry continues to serve students and families

Bill would allow homeschool students to compete in state-sanctioned sporting events

Over 60 students inducted into RCHS National Technical Honor Society

New civics club at RCHS will provide opportunities for students to learn about local government

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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