Ten local students named to President’s List at University of the Cumberlands

Wednesday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

Ten local students were named to the President’s List at the University of the Cumberlands for the Fall 2024 semester. Those local students were: Bradley Whitehead Riley Hill Lacey Day Ashley Wheat Russell Miller John […]

Several local students named to Dean’s List at University of the Cumberlands

Tuesday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

More than a dozen local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of the Cumberlands. Those students were: Elly Richardson Summer Aaron Steven Cissell Olivia Wilson Christopher Yates Ryan Abrell Isaiah Stephens […]

Gifted & Talented students will be key part of first Bicentennial event next month

Tuesday, December 3 by Zac Oakes

With the new year less than a month away, Russell County will celebrate its 200th birthday in 2025. Events are planned throughout the year for the county’s bicentennial, but the first will take place in […]

RCHS Principal says school phone policy has been good for students and teachers

Wednesday, November 13 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we reported how Kentucky lawmakers are considering a statewide policy on cell phones in schools. Some schools have already implemented policies, like Russell County High School. Principal Shanna Tarter said the […]

Around 12 percent of Russell County students receive mental health services through school partners

Friday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

Around 12 percent of Russell County students receive mental health services through partnerships Russell County Schools utilizes with mental health agencies. The school district approved its trauma-informed care plan at a recent board meeting which […]

Apprentice students have earned over $200,000

Friday, September 27 by Zac Oakes

Apprentice students in the Russell County Schools Project Navigate program have earned more than $200,000, according to the latest report. Mick Slone, who is over the program for Russell County Schools, reported at last week’s […]

RC Schools Apprentice Program continuing to grow, benefitting students

Thursday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

The apprenticeship program through Russell County Schools is continuing to grow. The school district’s career support specialist, Mick Slone, recently addressed the Russell County Board of Education about the program and its growth. WJRS News […]

Additional counselors at school today as students return to classroom

Wednesday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford announced that additional counselors will be placed at Russell County Schools today as students return to the classroom following the tragic death of Deputy Josh Phipps Monday night. Ford […]

Adair students taken into custody for threats that closed school

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Students in Adair County were taken into custody and charged after posting a threatening message on Snapchat earlier this week that resulted in classes being called off for two days. Adair County Schools Superintendent Jason […]

County attorney, local officers speak to students about making threats

Thursday, September 12 by Zac Oakes

With a rash of recent threatening messages against schools in the area, Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer and local law enforcement officers made stops at Russell County Middle School and Russell County High School Wednesday […]

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Gifted & Talented students will be key part of first Bicentennial event next month

RCHS Principal says school phone policy has been good for students and teachers

Around 12 percent of Russell County students receive mental health services through school partners

Apprentice students have earned over $200,000

RC Schools Apprentice Program continuing to grow, benefitting students

Additional counselors at school today as students return to classroom

Adair students taken into custody for threats that closed school

County attorney, local officers speak to students about making threats

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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