Wednesday Designated as “Josh Phipps Day of Remembrance and Honor”

Tuesday, September 15 by WJRS Staff

Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16th, marks two years since Russell County Deputy Sheriff Josh Phipps was shot and killed in the line of duty. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum has proclaimed Wednesday as the “Josh Phipps […]

Representative Josh Branscum Highlights Transportation Funding

Tuesday, August 4 by WJRS Staff

State Representative Josh Branscum is highlighting what he says is a historic investment in Kentucky’s transportation system approved during this year’s legislative session. Branscum says House Bill 502 provides a $4.2 billion six-year road plan […]

UK tight end Josh Kattus selected to Allstate Good Works Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Thursday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky senior tight end Josh Kattus has been selected as one of only 11 members from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision to the Allstate American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team. He has volunteered to participate in the “Dancing with... Read More.

Candlelight memorial for Deputy Josh Phipps set for next weekend

Friday, September 5 by Zac Oakes

A candlelight memorial for fallen Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Phipps is scheduled to take place next weekend. The memorial ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. next Saturday at Jamestown City Park. Participants will then […]

Kentucky tight end Josh Kattus has been active in community service | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 23 by Zac Oakes

by LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky senior tight end Josh Kattus has played in 33 games with 15 starts in his three seasons and has 21 catches for 310 yards and five touchdowns. However, he said he felt “honored and very blessed” when Kentucky coach Mark... Read More.

Marcum gives update on potential Josh Phipps memorial

Tuesday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

At last month’s fiscal court meeting, the topic of a memorial for Deputy Josh Phipps was brought up by Sheriff Derek Polston. Judge Executive Randy Marcum was on Community Conversations on WJRS yesterday, and said […]

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, […]

“A true hero” Fellow deputies remember Josh Phipps

Thursday, September 19 by Zac Oakes

Fallen deputy Josh Phipps is being remembered by his fellow deputies as a hero. Deputy Dustin Bunch with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office called Phipps “an officer’s officer” and said he was always someone who […]

Rep. Josh Branscum Discusses Legislative Session

Tuesday, January 4 by Derek Aaron

As the General Assembly gavels into session today in Frankfort, Representative Josh Branscum spoke to WJRS NEWS about the work he’ll be focusing on and the committees he serves on in the state’s capital… […]

Legislative Update by Rep. Josh Branscum

Wednesday, February 17 by WJRS Staff

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Halfway point of the 2021 Session approaches Representative Josh Branscum We are almost halfway through the 2021 Legislative Session and though considered a short session, there is no shortage of legislative work left […]

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Wednesday Designated as “Josh Phipps Day of Remembrance and Honor”

Representative Josh Branscum Highlights Transportation Funding

UK tight end Josh Kattus selected to Allstate Good Works Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Candlelight memorial for Deputy Josh Phipps set for next weekend

Kentucky tight end Josh Kattus has been active in community service | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Marcum gives update on potential Josh Phipps memorial

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

“A true hero” Fellow deputies remember Josh Phipps

Rep. Josh Branscum Discusses Legislative Session

Legislative Update by Rep. Josh Branscum

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