Suspect Charged in Line-of-Duty Death of Trooper Hayden Phillips; KSP Commissioner Vows Justice for Slain Trooper & His Family

Tuesday, September 29 by WJRS Staff

Russell Countians, Kentuckians, and law enforcement officers across the state are mourning the death of Trooper Hayden Phillips, a Russell County native who was shot and killed during a traffic stop Monday on Interstate 65 […]

Russell County native named Criminal Justice Professor at Lindsey Wilson

Tuesday, April 1 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County native was recently named as the newest Criminal Justice professor at Lindsey Wilson College. The college announced the addition of Casey Hardy McGowan as the college’s newest Criminal Justice professor and director […]

County Attorney Kevin Shearer discusses helping those with needs in the justice system

Friday, November 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Attorney Kevin Shearer was on Community Conversations on WJRS yesterday to discuss the work his office does. Shearer said there are several programs and initiatives that are in the works right now that […]

Lambert elected Chief Justice of KY Supreme Court

Wednesday, September 25 by Zac Oakes

Debra Hembree Lambert, who represents a 25-county area including Russell County on the Kentucky Supreme Court, was recently elected Chief Justice of the state supreme court by her fellow justices. Chief Justice-elect Lambert will serve […]

Federal investigation being launched into KY Dept of Juvenile Justice

Thursday, May 16 by Zac Oakes

A federal civil rights investigation is being launched into the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, which includes the facility in neighboring Adair County. The system has been under scrutiny recently, especially following a riot that […]

Governor signs juvenile justice bill

Wednesday, March 29 by Derek Aaron

Earlier this week, Gov. Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 162 into law, which appropriates more than $25 million to the Department for Juvenile Justice for staff salaries, facility security upgrades, transportation costs and enhanced programming. […]

KSP Troopers Justice, Mattingly receive Governor’s Awards

Thursday, March 9 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky State Police Post 15 Troopers Lucas Justice and AJ Mattingly recently received Governor’s Awards focused on highway safety. Justice received the Governor’s Award for Occupant Protection Enforcement for his enforcement efforts directed towards seatbelt […]

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Suspect Charged in Line-of-Duty Death of Trooper Hayden Phillips; KSP Commissioner Vows Justice for Slain Trooper & His Family

Russell County native named Criminal Justice Professor at Lindsey Wilson

County Attorney Kevin Shearer discusses helping those with needs in the justice system

Lambert elected Chief Justice of KY Supreme Court

Federal investigation being launched into KY Dept of Juvenile Justice

Governor signs juvenile justice bill

KSP Troopers Justice, Mattingly receive Governor’s Awards

Senate bill aims to improve Department of Juvenile Justice

Legislators aim to tackle juvenile justice center problems

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Obituaries

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