Marcum hopes to see legislature address jails, mental health in next legislative session

Thursday, September 4 by Zac Oakes

We’re still a few months away from the Kentucky General Assembly gaveling in for the 2026 legislative session, but county judge-executives from across the state have already been talking about priorities they would like to […]

Marcum says county has received lease for Greasy Creek Park project

Wednesday, September 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum announced yesterday on WJRS the county has received a lease from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the planned Greasy Creek Park project. Marcum said he’s been working […]

Marcum says fee pooling system is “nothing personal” and would bring transparency

Thursday, August 14 by Zac Oakes

Earlier this week at the Russell County Fiscal Court meeting, the court voted to have County Attorney Kevin Shearer draft an ordinance that would transition the Russell County Sheriff’s Office to a fee pool system. […]

Marcum says county operation of transfer station going well

Thursday, July 17 by Zac Oakes

It’s been about a month and a half since the county took over operation of the transfer station. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum told WJRS News the county’s operation of the transfer station is […]

Marcum applauds hospital’s work on expansion project

Thursday, July 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum applauded the work of the hospital’s board of directors for their work on the hospital’s expansion. Marcum noted it’s rare to see a community hospital lower its tax rate, […]

Bernita Marcum Blair, age 88, of Russell Springs

Thursday, June 26 by Sean Hammond

Bernita Marcum Blair, 88, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 24th, at Fair Oaks Health Systems. Bernita was born in Jamestown, KY on July 4, 1936, a daughter of the late Josephine (Carnes) and […]

Marcum makes appointments to tourism, ethics boards

Monday, June 9 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum made multiple appointments to the tourism and ethics boards at this morning’s fiscal court meeting. The appointments were unanimously approved by the fiscal court.

State of Emergency declared locally; Marcum applauds work of local first responders in tornado aftermath

Monday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum has declared a state of emergency following this weekend’s tornado. The state of emergency was declared due to severe damage in the area. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum […]

Marcum requests Jamestown Council annex roads of Greasy Creek property

Wednesday, April 23 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum appeared before the Jamestown City Council at its most recent meeting. Marcum asked the council to consider annexing the roads of the Greasy Creek property into the city of […]

Marcum says community egg hunt was a success

Wednesday, April 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said the community egg hunt held this past weekend was a big success. The event was attended by children and families from across the county. An official attendance number […]

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Marcum hopes to see legislature address jails, mental health in next legislative session

Marcum says county has received lease for Greasy Creek Park project

Marcum says fee pooling system is “nothing personal” and would bring transparency

Marcum says county operation of transfer station going well

Marcum applauds hospital’s work on expansion project

Bernita Marcum Blair, age 88, of Russell Springs

Marcum makes appointments to tourism, ethics boards

State of Emergency declared locally; Marcum applauds work of local first responders in tornado aftermath

Marcum requests Jamestown Council annex roads of Greasy Creek property

Marcum says community egg hunt was a success

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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