Month: September 2024

A candlelight vigil will be held on the Jamestown Square Wednesday evening in memory of the fallen officer, Deputy Josh Phipps. The vigil will take place at the courthouse with the Phipps family and the […]

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum signed an executive order this morning that all flags be lowered to half-staff through Friday in memory of Deputy Josh Phipps. There will also be a prayer service at […]

Kentucky State Police has released an initial statement about the fatal officer-involved shooting in Russell Springs last night. Below is the statement from KSP. RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2024) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) […]

After a couple school safety-related incidents occurred last week, Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford spoke about school safety at yesterday’s board of education meeting and said the district has several measures in place to […]

There will be no school in Russell County today. This is due to yesterday’s tragic events. All extracurricular events and practices for Russell County High School have also been cancelled. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael […]

A Russell Springs man was arrested on drug and theft charges yesterday. According to reports, 29-year-old Jarad McNay was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, prescription controlled substance not in […]

A Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy was fatally shot in the line of duty tonight. County officials confirmed sheriff’s deputy Josh Phipps was fatally shot in the line of duty this evening. Sometime between 6 and […]