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Bunch files for 5th District Magistrate

Clifton Bunch has filed to run for magistrate in the 5th District. He will challenge incumbent Larry Skaggs for the magistrate seat in the Republican primary. Candidates have until January 9 to file for offices […]

Gosser files to run for 3rd District Constable

Reggie C. Gosser has officially filed to run for constable in Russell County’s 3rd District. So far, Gosser is the only candidate for constable in the 3rd District. The filing period remains open until January […]

Latham to seek reelection as District Judge

Judge Scarlett B. Latham of the 40th Judicial District, which covers Russell, Clinton, and Wayne counties, has filed paperwork to seek reelection next year. Latham was first elected as District Judge in 2010 and will […]

West joins District 1 Magistrate race

Eric West has joined the District 1 Magistrate race. West will challenge incumbent District 1 Magistrate Terry Waddell in the May primary election. Candidates have until January 9 to file for office for the primary […]

Coppage files for District 4 Magistrate race

A third candidate has filed to run for Magistrate in District 4 next year. Robert Curtis Coppage filed his paperwork yesterday. Coppage joins incumbent Steve Richardson and Bobby Dan Williams as candidates for magistrate in […]

School district calendar committee to meet Thursday

The Russell County School District Calendar Committee will meet tomorrow. The calendar committee will meet at 3:30 tomorrow in the room above the pool at the Russell County ANC. The committee will review state requirements […]