Columbia woman arrested for complicity to murder regarding death of Deputy Phipps

Friday, February 28 by Zac Oakes

Update from Kentucky State Police (11:23 a.m. 2-28-25): The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team continues to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sept. 16, 2024, in Russell County. On Feb. 27, […]

Sheriff, State Rep want to name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of Deputy Phipps

Thursday, January 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston told the Russell County Fiscal Court this week he has been working with State Rep. Josh Branscum on naming Highway 127 in Russell County the “Deputy Sheriff Joshua Phipps Memorial […]

New deputy joins sheriff’s office

Friday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has a new deputy. Deputy Chris Tweedy has joined the sheriff’s office. Tweedy has experience working in other surrounding counties. He’s worked for the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, Adair County […]

Sheriff requests memorial for fallen deputy

Tuesday, December 31 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston made a request to the fiscal court at a recent meeting for the county to look into purchasing and displaying a memorial in memory of fallen deputy Josh Phipps. Polston […]

Lindsey Wilson College to begin offering scholarship in memory of Deputy Josh Phipps

Tuesday, December 10 by Zac Oakes

COLUMBIA, Ky. – A new Lindsey Wilson College scholarship will honor the memory and service of a Russell County sheriff’s deputy who was killed this year in the line of duty. Beginning in fall 2025, […]

Sheriff’s Office adds new deputy

Friday, December 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office added a new deputy yesterday. Deputy Tyler Pearson was sworn-in as the newest member of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office yesterday by Sheriff Derek Polston. Pearson previously served as a […]

Memorial service for Deputy Phipps held over the weekend

Monday, September 23 by Zac Oakes

Law enforcement and first responders from across the state were in Russell County this weekend, as many attended the memorial services for fallen Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Phipps over the weekend. Law enforcement officers […]

Memorial Service for Deputy Phipps will take place today

Saturday, September 21 by Zac Oakes

Memorial services for Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Phipps will take place today. A visitation will take place from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 3Trees Church off West Highway 80 today. The funeral service […]

Deputy Phipps remembered for service to others

Wednesday, September 18 by Zac Oakes

Deputy Josh Phipps is being remembered as someone who was always willing to serve the community, no matter the sacrifice. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston spoke to WJRS News and said Phipps was an exceptional […]

Candlelight vigil to be held on Jamestown Square Wednesday in memory of Deputy Phipps

Tuesday, September 17 by Zac Oakes

A candlelight vigil will be held on the Jamestown Square Wednesday evening in memory of the fallen officer, Deputy Josh Phipps. The vigil will take place at the courthouse with the Phipps family and the […]

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Columbia woman arrested for complicity to murder regarding death of Deputy Phipps

Sheriff, State Rep want to name Highway 127 in Russell County in memory of Deputy Phipps

New deputy joins sheriff’s office

Sheriff requests memorial for fallen deputy

Lindsey Wilson College to begin offering scholarship in memory of Deputy Josh Phipps

Sheriff’s Office adds new deputy

Memorial service for Deputy Phipps held over the weekend

Memorial Service for Deputy Phipps will take place today

Deputy Phipps remembered for service to others

Candlelight vigil to be held on Jamestown Square Wednesday in memory of Deputy Phipps

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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