Dunbar says new law changing felony offenses could impact jail programs

Friday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar said new laws changing the level of felony offenses could impact certain jail programs that have shown to be beneficial to the community. Dunbar said certain Class D felons, the […]

Jimmy G. Dunbar, age 73, of Jamestown

Sunday, August 11 by WJRS Staff

Jimmy G. Dunbar, age 73, of Jamestown died Friday, August 9th at TJ Sampson Community Hospital in Glasgow. Jimmy was born in Russell Springs on March 30, 1951, a son of the late Malzora (Bernard) […]

Jennifer L. Dunbar, 55, of Russell Springs

Wednesday, May 15 by Sean Hammond

Jennifer L. Dunbar, 55, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, May 13th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Jennifer was born in Columbia, KY on July 9, 1968, a daughter of the late Jannella […]

Dunbar provides monthly jail update

Friday, June 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar provided his monthly update on the jail at the fiscal court meeting earlier this week. The average inmate population over the last month was 121. The county received over $2,600 […]

Jailer Dunbar provides county leaders with detention center report

Thursday, May 11 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Fiscal Court met earlier this week for their regular meeting for the month of May. Today, we hear from Jailer Bobby Dunbar, who provides a report on the local detention center…

Imogene Dunbar Popplewell, age 91, of the Sunshine Community

Thursday, April 27 by Sean Hammond

Imogene Dunbar Popplewell, of the Sunshine Community, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center, in Somerset. She was 91 years of age. Ms. Imogene was born July 7, 1931, […]

Dunbar gives monthly update on detention center

Wednesday, April 12 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Fiscal Court met earlier this week for their regular monthly meeting. Today, we hear from Jailer Bobby Dunbar, who provides a report on the local detention center…

James Keith Dunbar, age 55, of Russell Springs

Monday, February 27 by Sean Hammond

James Keith Dunbar, of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Russell County Hospital, following an extended illness. He was 55 years of age. Keith was born November 12, 1967, in Wanamaker, Indiana, […]

Dunbar wins Jailer of the Year award

Thursday, June 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar was named 2021 Jailer of the Year by the Kentucky Jailers Association Wednesday night. Dunbar was presented the award at a ceremony attended by family and friends. This makes the […]

RCHS alum Jeron Dunbar to coach at Southwestern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School alumnus Jeron Dunbar has landed a new coaching job. Dunbar will be headed across town to coach the Southwestern High School Warriors. Dunbar was previously the head coach at Somerset High School, where he spent four seasons and accumulated an... Read More.

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Dunbar says new law changing felony offenses could impact jail programs

Jimmy G. Dunbar, age 73, of Jamestown

Jennifer L. Dunbar, 55, of Russell Springs

Dunbar provides monthly jail update

Jailer Dunbar provides county leaders with detention center report

Imogene Dunbar Popplewell, age 91, of the Sunshine Community

Dunbar gives monthly update on detention center

James Keith Dunbar, age 55, of Russell Springs

Dunbar wins Jailer of the Year award

RCHS alum Jeron Dunbar to coach at Southwestern | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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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