County Attorney Kevin Shearer discusses helping those with needs in the justice system

Friday, November 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer was on Community Conversations on WJRS yesterday to discuss the work his office does. Shearer said there are several programs and initiatives that are in the works right now that […]

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 […]

Leveridge wins Commonwealth’s Attorney race

Wednesday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

Incumbent Matthew Leveridge picked up a big victory in yesterday’s primary election, defeating opponent Lee Whittenburg to retain his seat at Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 57th Judicial Circuit. In Russell and Wayne counties, Leveridge finished […]

Russell Springs approves new water, sewer increases ; attorney says increases were necessary

Friday, March 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council met last night, and approved increases in water and sewer rates that were discussed last month. According to a press release provided by the city and Damon Talley, a lawyer […]

Wayne County’s Whittenburg joins race for Commonwealth’s Attorney

Monday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

A Monticello attorney has filed to run for Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 57th district, which includes Russell and Wayne counties. Monticello attorney Lee Whittenburg filed his candidate papers on Friday. He will challenge incumbent Matthew […]

Leveridge seeking another term as Commonwealth’s Attorney

Monday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

The filing window for the 2024 elections is open, and one of the offices up for election is Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 57th Judicial Circuit, which includes Russell and Wayne counties. Last week, the incumbent […]

One election complaint in Russell County reported to Attorney General’s office

Friday, November 11 by Zac Oakes

During each election, the Kentucky Attorney General’s office sets up an election violation hotline to report potential violations. Of around 300 reports across the state, only one was in Russell County. The complaints are reported […]

Attorney General’s election violation hotline has numerous complaints from Russell, surrounding counties

Friday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Attorney General’s Election Violation Hotline received numerous complaints from Russell and surrounding counties during the primary election, either pre-election day, on election day, or after polls closed. In Russell County, the hotline received […]

Columbia attorney arrested on multiple charges

Monday, March 28 by Zac Oakes

An Adair County attorney was arrested by Columbia Police on multiple charges Sunday. 48-year-old Bethany Stanziano was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to appear […]

County Attorney Recognized by KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Thursday, September 26 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer was recently recognized by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services for being one of the state’s 20 most successful child support collection partners from the past year. Russell […]

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County Attorney Kevin Shearer discusses helping those with needs in the justice system

County attorney, local officers speak to students about making threats

Leveridge wins Commonwealth’s Attorney race

Russell Springs approves new water, sewer increases ; attorney says increases were necessary

Wayne County’s Whittenburg joins race for Commonwealth’s Attorney

Leveridge seeking another term as Commonwealth’s Attorney

One election complaint in Russell County reported to Attorney General’s office

Attorney General’s election violation hotline has numerous complaints from Russell, surrounding counties

Columbia attorney arrested on multiple charges

County Attorney Recognized by KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services

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Obituaries

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