Month: February 2026

The Reentry and Employment Services branch of the Office of Adult Education continues to grow and make a difference for people in Russell County and other areas of Kentucky. The branch, which got its start […]

School districts across the state are carefully watching the state legislature this year, as this year is a budget session for legislators in Frankfort. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford said decisions made by the […]

Russell County Schools will utilize its 10th NTI day today, as in-person classes are cancelled due to ongoing issues with road conditions and bus turnarounds. School districts are granted only 10 NTI days per school […]

Today is the final day to apply for the Rogers Scholars and Rogers Explorers program through the Center for Rural Development. Rogers Scholars is open to students who are currently sophomores in high school. Students […]

Russell County Schools is utilizing NTI again today. After initially announcing plans to return to the classroom today, Superintendent Michael Ford announced last night that plans changed due to refreezing of several roadways and slick […]

A Tennessee man was convicted of wanton murder and other charges in Casey Circuit Court yesterday in the death of an Adair County child stemming from a fatal wreck in December 2024. 47-year-old Joel Hammack […]

A Pulaski County man was arrested and charged this week with Procuring or Promoting the Use of a Minor by Electronic Means. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said 40-year-old Christopher Barger of Pulaski County allegedly […]

It’s been about eight months since the county took over operation of the transfer station on Landfill Road. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said operations continue to go well at the transfer station. The […]

The Russell County High School Academic Team had a strong showing in recent competition at Clinton County. The team finished 2nd in the Quick Recall competition. Adrian Rara earned 1st place in math, and 3rd […]