How do other counties handle sheriff budgets?

Wednesday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court voted to table the sheriff’s annual budget at Monday’s fiscal court meeting. A sticking point in the discussion, at least for Magistrate Mickey Garner, was which budget the sheriff’s salary […]

Impact of raises on sheriff, county budgets; Polston said pay increases are necessary to attract and retain employees

Wednesday, September 10 by WJRS Staff

Yesterday on local news, we reported on a heated discussion between Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston and Magistrate Mickey Garner at Monday’s fiscal court meeting after Garner questioned Polston about recent raises provided to deputies […]

Sheriff, County Clerk budgets approved by fiscal court

Thursday, December 12 by Zac Oakes

The fiscal court approved the 2025 budgets for the Russell County Sheriff’s Office and Russell County Clerk’s Office at its meeting this week. The 2025 sheriff’s budget comes in at around $1.36 million in expenses […]

Jamestown Council to discuss veteran banners, budgets tonight

Thursday, June 15 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council is set to meet tonight with veteran banners and budgets on the agenda. The council is expected to approve an ordinance on creating and placing veteran banners as well as approving […]

Looking at differences between FY 23 and FY 24 county budgets

Wednesday, April 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved the first reading of its fiscal year 24 budget earlier this month. That budget has received approval by the state local finance officer. Here are a few noticeable differences […]

Looking at differences between FY 23 and FY 24 county budgets

Tuesday, April 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court approved the first reading of its fiscal year 24 budget earlier this month. That budget has received approval by the state local finance officer. A noticeable change between the two […]

Jamestown Council to discuss budgets at special-called meeting

Tuesday, May 31 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown City Council will hold a special-called meeting this evening. The meeting will take place at 5 p.m. at Jamestown City Hall. The council is expected to hold the first reading of the 2022-2023 […]

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How do other counties handle sheriff budgets?

Impact of raises on sheriff, county budgets; Polston said pay increases are necessary to attract and retain employees

Sheriff, County Clerk budgets approved by fiscal court

Jamestown Council to discuss veteran banners, budgets tonight

Looking at differences between FY 23 and FY 24 county budgets

Looking at differences between FY 23 and FY 24 county budgets

Jamestown Council to discuss budgets at special-called meeting

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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