A special ceremony was held at the Russell County Courthouse yesterday morning, unveiling the new signs that will be placed on Highway 127 recognizing the highway as the Deputy Sheriff Joshua Phipps Memorial Highway.
Two signs will be placed along the highway in Russell County. One will be at the Russell-Casey County line and the other at the Russell-Clinton County line.
The signage was unveiled yesterday during a ceremony with members of the Phipps family, local law enforcement, and other county officials in attendance.
The dedication of the highway was spearheaded in the state legislature by Representative Josh Branscum. Branscum introduced a bill dedicating the highway in Phipps’ memory and it was passed through the legislature and signed by the governor.
Branscum told WJRS News it was an honor to carry the legislation and see it come to fruition.
Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said the highway signs, along with a plaque that has been placed at the entrance to the Russell County Courthouse and one that will be placed at the judicial center, are one way Phipps’ legacy will continue to live on through future generations.
Today marks one year since Phipps was killed in the line of duty.
