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Latham files to run for re-election as district judge

Incumbent 40th District Judge Scarlett B. Latham, of Albany, has filed for re-election to the position. The other district judge in the 40th District, Mike Lawson, also of Albany, is expected to file for re-election […]

Leveridge files to run for 57th Circuit Judge

Commonwealth’s Attorney Matthew Leveridge of Jamestown has filed to run for 57th Circuit Judge. Leveridge has long been rumored to be a potential candidate for the judge position, which includes Russell and Wayne counties. Leveridge […]

Judge Executive Gary Robertson discusses RC Fiscal Court meeting

The Russell County Fiscal Court held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. County Judge Executive Gary Robertson spoke with WJRS News after the meeting. [cpm-player skin=”classic-skin” width=”100%” playlist=”true” type=”audio”] [cpm-item file=”https://lakercountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Gary-Robertson-Nov-9.mp3″]Gary Robertson Nov 9[/cpm-item] [/cpm-player] […]

Philip Morgan, Former District and Circuit Judge, Dies

A former District and Circuit Judge for Russell County has died. Philip Morgan of Monticello died yesterday after a lengthy illness. Morgan served as District Judge for Russell, Clinton and Wayne before being elected Circuit […]