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Burn ban lifted by Judge Robertson

Judge-Executive Gary Robertson lifted the countywide burn ban on Monday, following the rain received over the weekend. If dry conditions return, the burn ban could be reinstated. County officials ask that citizens remember the county […]

Marcum wins Judge Executive primary

In a crowded field of six candidates, retired businessman Randy Marcum came out on top in the Republican Primary for Russell County Judge Executive. Marcum put together a strong showing, finishing with 2,710 votes finishing […]

Helm dropping out of Judge Executive race

The list of candidates seeking the office of Russell County Judge Executive just got a little shorter. Republican candidate Landon Helm announced on social media over the weekend that he is removing himself from the […]

Marcum files for County Judge Executive

Another candidate has filed to run for Russell County Judge Executive. Randy Marcum filed paperwork to run for the office on Wednesday. He’s the seventh candidate to file for Russell County Judge Executive. He joins […]

Burch joins County Judge Executive race

Brad Burch is the 5th candidate to file for Russell County Judge Executive. Burch, a resident of Jamestown, who recently moved to Russell County, joins Moochie Hart, Clete McAninch, Landon Helm, and Patrick Loy as […]

Family Court Judge Seeks Re-Election

Jennifer Upchurch Edwards is seeking re-election as the Circuit Family Court Judge in the 57th circuit. She was first elected to the position in 2007. The 57th Circuit covers Russell and Wayne counties. So far, […]