EMS Board Approves Tax Rate Before Lengthy Executive Session

Tuesday, August 11 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County EMS Board has approved a recommended tax rate for the coming year following its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning. EMS Director Charles Shepherd recommended the board adopt what is known as the […]

Jamestown City Council Approves Three Resolutions, Takes No Action After Executive Session

Friday, July 17 by WJRS Staff

The Jamestown City Council approved three resolutions and met in executive session during its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening. The first resolution renews a recently expired grant application to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority. If approved, […]

Judge Executive Marcum asking for public’s assistance with Greasy Creek Project

Wednesday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum is seeking public help as the county works with the Corps of Engineers on the Greasy Creek project. Anyone with questions can contact the Judge Executive’s office at 270-343-2112. […]

Judge Executive Marcum excited for hospital expansion/renovation

Thursday, December 5 by Zac Oakes

As Russell County Hospital continues work on plans for a major expansion and renovation, Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum told WJRS on Community Conversations he’s excited about the renovation and how it could impact […]

Judge Executive Marcum provides update on Greasy Creek project

Wednesday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

There have been some positive discussions recently between county officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the planned project at Greasy Creek. Judge Executive Randy Marcum provided an update on where things stand […]

More controversy with Adair Sheriff’s Office, as deputies reportedly have contentious meeting with Judge Executive

Friday, August 30 by Zac Oakes

More controversy is brewing in neighboring Adair County, as multiple deputies reportedly had a meeting with Adair County Judge Executive Larry Bryant on Wednesday that turned contentious after Sheriff Josh Brockman had submitted his retirement […]

Adair County coroner resigns after meeting with judge executive

Friday, August 30 by Zac Oakes

A second elected official in neighboring Adair County has resigned after a meeting with County Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant. Just a day after Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman announced his retirement, Adair County Coroner […]

Judge Executive Marcum named to agriculture panel

Friday, May 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum is one of five individuals statewide to be named to the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program Review Panel. This panel will be responsible for finding the best suited […]

Adair judge executive cancels fiscal court meeting over reported threat; sheriff says he’s not heard of any threat

Tuesday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

In an odd turn of events in neighboring Adair County, Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant has canceled the regular called meeting of the Adair Fiscal Court for tonight. Bryant cited “some threats and safety issues” […]

Judge Executive Marcum proclaims today as “Donnie Wilkerson Day”

Friday, September 15 by Zac Oakes

Judge Executive Randy Marcum has proclaimed today as Donnie Wilkerson Day in Russell County. Wilkerson was named the 2024 Kentucky Elementary Teacher of the Year earlier this week. Wilkerson has been teaching for 19 years […]

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EMS Board Approves Tax Rate Before Lengthy Executive Session

Jamestown City Council Approves Three Resolutions, Takes No Action After Executive Session

Judge Executive Marcum asking for public’s assistance with Greasy Creek Project

Judge Executive Marcum excited for hospital expansion/renovation

Judge Executive Marcum provides update on Greasy Creek project

More controversy with Adair Sheriff’s Office, as deputies reportedly have contentious meeting with Judge Executive

Adair County coroner resigns after meeting with judge executive

Judge Executive Marcum named to agriculture panel

Adair judge executive cancels fiscal court meeting over reported threat; sheriff says he’s not heard of any threat

Judge Executive Marcum proclaims today as “Donnie Wilkerson Day”

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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