Articles by Zac Oakes

Voters in Russell County should be aware of upcoming important dates regarding the November general election. Below are a few dates to know that will be coming up soon. Oct. 5 – Last Day to […]

New regulation requires parents to notify school of positive COVID-19 tests in children

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford is reminding parents/guardians of a recent regulation enacted that reads in part “ensure parents, legal guardians, or other persons or agencies responsible for a student are aware of the […]

LCDHD COVID-19 report for Wednesday, Sept. 23

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.59%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 69 deaths resulting in a 2.6% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]

Russell County students can return in-person on Oct. 12

In less than three weeks, Russell County students will have the ability to return to in-person instruction. That comes after a 4-1 vote by the Russell County Board of Education this week approving a plan […]

Ford praises work of teachers and staff during virtual start

Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford offered high praise for the school district’s teachers and staff for the work they’ve done to start the school year virtually, and also challenged those who have made negative […]

LCDHD COVID-19 report for Tuesday, Sept. 22

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 4.52%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 69 deaths resulting in a 2.6% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]

Grand jury indicts eight

A Russell County Grand Jury handed down indictments against eight individuals Tuesday. The following individuals were indicted by the grand jury. 29-year-old Nicolette Hare and 40-year-old Jason Hare, both of Russell Springs on charges of […]

Polston introduces new school resource officers

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston has long said protecting the students of Russell County was one of his top priorities at the sheriff’s office, and part of his plan to do that is by placing […]

School Board moves forward with middle school renovation project

The Russell County Board of Education voted unanimously to move forward with the middle school renovation project Monday night. As part of that process, the board accepted a bid from Sherman Carter Barnhart for architectural […]

Community blood drive scheduled for Oct. 1

A community blood drive is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 1 at the South Kentucky RECC Community Room from 12:30-5:30. Details can be found in the flyer below.