U.S. Marshals Seek Murder Suspect Believed to Have Been in Kentucky

Friday, June 12 by Sean Hammond

The U.S. Marshals Service is asking for the public’s help in locating a Tennessee murder suspect believed to have recently been in south-central Kentucky. The U.S. Marshals Service Middle Tennessee Fugitive Task Force is searching […]

Frost to seek another term on Russell Springs Council

Wednesday, April 8 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs City Councilman Gary Frost will seek another term on the city council. Frost is currently serving his first term on the city council. He’s the first candidate to file paperwork to run for […]

Branscum to seek reelection to state house seat

Wednesday, December 17 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Josh Branscum has officially filed paperwork to seek another term as State Representative for Kentucky’s 83rd House District. Branscum represents Russell County, Clinton County, and the western portion of Pulaski County in the […]

Scholl files to run for Constable in District 1; Kazsuk to seek another term on school board

Tuesday, December 16 by Zac Oakes

Keith Scholl has filed to run for Constable in District 1. As it stands, Scholl is the only candidate who has filed to run for constable in the 1st District. Richard “Dick” Kazsuk filed paperwork […]

Latham to seek reelection as District Judge

Wednesday, November 19 by Zac Oakes

Judge Scarlett B. Latham of the 40th Judicial District, which covers Russell, Clinton, and Wayne counties, has filed paperwork to seek reelection next year. Latham was first elected as District Judge in 2010 and will […]

Waddell to seek another term as magistrate; Hammond and Grimsley file for 4th District constable

Tuesday, November 11 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday saw a pair of incumbents file for reelection, as well as a challenger in the 4th District Constable race. 1st District Magistrate Terry Waddell will seek another term in office. 4th District Constable Greg […]

Dunbar announces he plans to seek another term as Russell County Jailer

Wednesday, October 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar is planning to seek a 5th term as county jailer. Dunbar, who has served as Russell County Jailer for 15 years, was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS recently […]

Marcum confirms plans to seek reelection as county judge-executive

Wednesday, October 8 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum has announced he plans to seek reelection to the county’s top office. Marcum was elected judge-executive in 2022, coming out on top of a crowded Republican primary with 6 candidates […]

Prosecutor to seek death penalty against woman accused of complicity in Phipps murder

Monday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office will seek the death penalty against the woman accused of complicity in the murder of Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Phipps. Commonwealth’s Attorney Matthew Leveridge filed the notice in Russell Circuit […]

Ford discusses projected SEEK shortfall; district still plans to give raises in next budget

Wednesday, January 29 by Zac Oakes

State Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher recently announced the state education department is predicting a funding shortfall of around $40 million in SEEK funds. SEEK is the state funding mechanism for Kentucky’s public schools. WJRS News […]

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U.S. Marshals Seek Murder Suspect Believed to Have Been in Kentucky

Frost to seek another term on Russell Springs Council

Branscum to seek reelection to state house seat

Scholl files to run for Constable in District 1; Kazsuk to seek another term on school board

Latham to seek reelection as District Judge

Waddell to seek another term as magistrate; Hammond and Grimsley file for 4th District constable

Dunbar announces he plans to seek another term as Russell County Jailer

Marcum confirms plans to seek reelection as county judge-executive

Prosecutor to seek death penalty against woman accused of complicity in Phipps murder

Ford discusses projected SEEK shortfall; district still plans to give raises in next budget

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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