Most incumbents fare well in reelection bids; Bradshaw wins big in judge race to advance to November

Wednesday, May 20 by Zac Oakes

Most incumbents fared well in their reelection bids in last night’s primary election. Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum earned about 60 percent of the vote, defeating challenger Chad Aaron 3,043 – 2,002 to earn a […]

Bradshaw to run for District Judge

Thursday, January 8 by Zac Oakes

A Russell Countian has entered the race for District Judge in the 40th District, Division 2. Local attorney Athena Cooper Bradshaw filed paperwork yesterday to seek election to the judge seat. Wayne County Attorney Tom […]

Simmons files to run for district judge

Monday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

Another candidate has filed to run for District Judge in the 40th District. Current Wayne County Attorney Tom Simmons has filed to run for district judge in Division 2. He joins Lee Whittenburg as the […]

Whittenburg files to run for district judge

Tuesday, December 30 by Zac Oakes

Lee Whittenburg has filed to run for district judge in the 40th District, Division 2. The district includes Russell, Clinton and Wayne counties. Whittenburg, an attorney from Monticello, unsuccessfully ran for the office of Commonwealth’s […]

Latham to seek reelection as District Judge

Wednesday, November 19 by Zac Oakes

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 […]

Retired Pulaski County judge killed in three-vehicle wreck

Thursday, October 9 by Sean Hammond

A three-vehicle collision in Pulaski County Wednesday afternoon claimed the life of a retired Pulaski County judge. Kentucky State Police say the collision claimed the life of 82-year-old Walter F. Maguire of Somerset. Maguire was […]

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 […]

Circuit Judge for Adair and Casey counties suspended for 14 days

Wednesday, November 13 by Zac Oakes

The circuit judge for the 29th Judicial Circuit, covering Adair and Casey counties, has been suspended for 14 days due to misconduct. According to the Judicial Conduct Commission, Judge Judy Vance Murphy is suspended from […]

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Most incumbents fare well in reelection bids; Bradshaw wins big in judge race to advance to November

Bradshaw to run for District Judge

Simmons files to run for district judge

Whittenburg files to run for district judge

Latham to seek reelection as District Judge

Retired Pulaski County judge killed in three-vehicle wreck

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

Circuit Judge for Adair and Casey counties suspended for 14 days

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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