Lynne Gayle Polston, 68, of Russell Springs

Sunday, November 1 by Joey Hoover

Lynne Gayle Polston, 68, of Russell Springs, died Friday at the Monroe County Medical Center. Survivors include: One daughter – Wendy Polston, of Russell Springs One brother – Christopher Hines, of Indiana 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren also survive Cremation rites were honored by Bernard Funeral Home. A memorial... Read More.

Anonymous letter alleges violations of KRS with sheriff’s office vehicle inspections; Polston denies claims

Tuesday, January 6 by WJRS Staff

An anonymous letter sent to multiple county and state offices alleges violations of Kentucky law related to vehicle inspections conducted by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office. The letter alleges a violation of Kentucky Revised Statute […]

William “Pony” Dale Polston, age 58, formerly of Jamestown

Thursday, September 11 by Sean Hammond

William “Pony” Dale Polston, age 58, formerly of Jamestown, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in Clayton, Georgia following a short battle with cancer.. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillie […]

Impact of raises on sheriff, county budgets; Polston said pay increases are necessary to attract and retain employees

Wednesday, September 10 by WJRS Staff

Yesterday on local news, we reported on a heated discussion between Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston and Magistrate Mickey Garner at Monday’s fiscal court meeting after Garner questioned Polston about recent raises provided to deputies […]

Polston says he intends to run for third term as sheriff

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston has announced he intends to run for a third term as sheriff. Polston made the announcement on Community Conversation on WJRS this week. Polston was first elected sheriff in 2018 […]

Polston encouraging caution on the roadways, deputies available to assist those in need

Friday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

The snow has caused hazardous driving conditions across the county today. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston provided an update on road conditions throughout the county and said the sheriff’s office has already been busy. Polston […]

Polston requests pay increase, hazardous duty retirement for deputies at fiscal court meeting

Tuesday, October 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston asked the fiscal court to consider implementing hazardous duty retirement for sheriff’s deputies and consider a pay raise as well. Moving to hazardous duty retirement would increase retirement costs to […]

Polston requests county provide hazardous duty retirement

Monday, October 14 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston made a presentation to the Russell County Fiscal Court at today’s meeting, asking for the court to consider hazardous duty retirement and a pay raise. The request comes nearly a […]

Linda Sue Polston, age 72, Formerly of Jamestown

Tuesday, September 24 by Sean Hammond

Linda Sue Polston, 72, of Jamestown originally, passed away Sunday, September 22nd, at Generation of Spencer, in Spencer, TN. Linda was born in Jamestown, KY on May 3, 1952, a daughter of the late Joy […]

James A. Polston, age 93, of Jamestown

Friday, November 24 by Sean Hammond

James A. Polston, 93, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, November 22nd, at his residence. James was born in Manntown, KY on July 11, 1930, a son of the late Eliza (Elmore) and James Allen Polston. […]

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Lynne Gayle Polston, 68, of Russell Springs

Anonymous letter alleges violations of KRS with sheriff’s office vehicle inspections; Polston denies claims

William “Pony” Dale Polston, age 58, formerly of Jamestown

Impact of raises on sheriff, county budgets; Polston said pay increases are necessary to attract and retain employees

Polston says he intends to run for third term as sheriff

Polston encouraging caution on the roadways, deputies available to assist those in need

Polston requests pay increase, hazardous duty retirement for deputies at fiscal court meeting

Polston requests county provide hazardous duty retirement

Linda Sue Polston, age 72, Formerly of Jamestown

James A. Polston, age 93, of Jamestown

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

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