Shepard taking over as interim police chief in Russell Springs

Tuesday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Police Department has a new interim chief. Bryan Shepard, who has served as the Assistant Police Chief for the city’s police department, has taken over as the interim chief with the upcoming […]

RSPD Chief Pierce announces upcoming retirement

Friday, April 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Police Chief Tim Pierce will soon be retiring. The announcement came during last night’s Russell Springs City Council meeting. Pierce has served as the city’s police chief since March 2021, and his retirement […]

Former Columbia Police Chief pleads not guilty to theft of city funds

Wednesday, April 6 by Zac Oakes

Former Columbia Police Chief Jason Cross entered a not guilty plea in federal court on charges that he stole more than $25,000 from the City of Columbia. Cross was indicted on charges that he stole […]

Former assistant police chief files suit against Russell Springs mayor

Saturday, March 12 by Derek Aaron

By Zac Oakes, WJRS News Director Former Russell Springs Assistant Police Chief Melissa Taylor has filed a lawsuit against Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas. The lawsuit, filed Friday in Russell Circuit Court, alleges gender discrimination […]

Former Columbia Police Chief indicted for stealing money

Thursday, March 10 by Zac Oakes

The former Police Chief for the Columbia Police Department has been indicted in federal court for stealing more than $25,000 from the City of Columbia. The indictment, handed down on Thursday in U.S. District Court, […]

Johnson sworn in as new RS Fire Chief, Barnett sworn in as assistant chief

Wednesday, October 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Department has a new chief and assistant chief. Former assistant chief Bobby Johnson was sworn in as the department’s new chief at a special ceremony Tuesday night, and Mark Barnett was […]

Family of former Jamestown Fire Chief presents memorabilia to department

Monday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

The family of former Jamestown Fire Chief Paul Walkup presented the fire department with some memorabilia at last week’s Jamestown City Council meeting, including a painting and some equipment. Walkup served as Fire Chief in […]

City council expected to vote on new fire chief at Friday’s special-called meeting

Friday, October 22 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs City Council is expected to vote on a new fire chief at a special-called meeting today at 2 p.m. One of the agenda items for the special-called meeting, which will take place […]

Kazsuk promoted to assistant fire chief of Nicholasville Fire Dept.

Tuesday, May 11 by Zac Oakes

Marty Kazsuk was recently promoted from the position of Deputy Chief of Training to Assistant Fire Chief for the Nicholasville Fire Department. Kazsuk also serves as the fire chief for the Eli Volunteer Fire Department. […]

RSPD Assistant Chief Melissa Taylor honored for retirement after 17 years with department

Friday, April 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs Assistant Police Chief Melissa Taylor was recognized Thursday night at the city council meeting for her 17 years of work with the Russell Springs Police Department. Taylor recently announced her retirement after a […]

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Shepard taking over as interim police chief in Russell Springs

RSPD Chief Pierce announces upcoming retirement

Former Columbia Police Chief pleads not guilty to theft of city funds

Former assistant police chief files suit against Russell Springs mayor

Former Columbia Police Chief indicted for stealing money

Johnson sworn in as new RS Fire Chief, Barnett sworn in as assistant chief

Family of former Jamestown Fire Chief presents memorabilia to department

City council expected to vote on new fire chief at Friday’s special-called meeting

Kazsuk promoted to assistant fire chief of Nicholasville Fire Dept.

RSPD Assistant Chief Melissa Taylor honored for retirement after 17 years with department

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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