New sheriff, jailer in Adair County sworn-in

Thursday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

Two new county officials were sworn-in Tuesday night in Adair County. Jamie Richard was sworn-in as the next Adair County Sheriff, and Buddy Powell was sworn-in as the next Adair County Jailer. Richard currently serves […]

Adair Sheriff Brockman announces retirement; sounds alarm on personnel/pay issues at department

Thursday, August 29 by Zac Oakes

Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman submitted his retirement letter yesterday after he made an impassioned plea to the fiscal court at Tuesday night’s meeting asking for help after he said recent deputy departures have left […]

Wayne County man arrested for impersonating local sheriff

Wednesday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man was arrested after he reportedly messaged a woman on Facebook posing as the Wayne County Sheriff. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Ellis Godsey of Monticello was arrested on a […]

Adair judge executive cancels fiscal court meeting over reported threat; sheriff says he’s not heard of any threat

Tuesday, January 23 by Zac Oakes

In an odd turn of events in neighboring Adair County, Judge Executive Larry Russell Bryant has canceled the regular called meeting of the Adair Fiscal Court for tonight. Bryant cited “some threats and safety issues” […]

Local funeral director files federal lawsuit against Sheriff and deputy

Monday, August 7 by WJRS Staff

A Jamestown funeral director has filed a lawsuit against Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston and Deputy Ronnie Golden, alleging he was unlawfully arrested and the victim of excessive force, in violation of his civil rights. […]

Graves County Sheriff Grateful for Relief Funds Raised from Radiothon

Wednesday, December 22 by Sean Hammond

After receiving more than $211,000 for tornado relief raised during last week’s Laker Country Cares Radiothon, Graves County Sheriff Jon Hayden, a member of the Mayfield Graves County Tornado Relief Fund Board, said the idea […]

Sheriff Polston encouraging people to stay off roadways

Tuesday, February 16 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said he’s thankful the winter storm hasn’t been as bad as it could’ve been but said that roadways remain slick and dangerous, and is encouraging people to stay home if […]

Sheriff Polston announces intent to seek re-election

Thursday, February 4 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston says he will be seeking another term in office. Polston, midway through his first four-year term as Russell County Sheriff, announced on Facebook that he plans to seek re-election to […]

Sheriff Derek Polston Talking about New Steps from his Department | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, April 3 by Sean Hammond

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Sheriff Discusses New Traffic Campaign, Tax Settlement

Thursday, August 15 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said his department begins a new campaign on Friday… Polston also touched on his office’s tax settlement report and a grant he is hoping to receive from the USDA… The […]

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New sheriff, jailer in Adair County sworn-in

Adair Sheriff Brockman announces retirement; sounds alarm on personnel/pay issues at department

Wayne County man arrested for impersonating local sheriff

Adair judge executive cancels fiscal court meeting over reported threat; sheriff says he’s not heard of any threat

Local funeral director files federal lawsuit against Sheriff and deputy

Graves County Sheriff Grateful for Relief Funds Raised from Radiothon

Sheriff Polston encouraging people to stay off roadways

Sheriff Polston announces intent to seek re-election

Sheriff Derek Polston Talking about New Steps from his Department | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Sheriff Discusses New Traffic Campaign, Tax Settlement

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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