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Small-town lawmen

by John Russell
After working in the office most of the day Deputy Popplewell relaxes with a couple of friends … not pictures, Jim Antle and Danny Luttrell.
While joking around, Deputy Bill Popplewell and Sheriff Wendall Wilson practice their two-step routine.
Taking a time out from cruising, Deputy Popplewell enjoys a cup of coffee and a chat with a buddy.
Deputy Bill Popplewell tells state police detective Jim Antle and Police Chief of Russell Springs, Danny Luttrell how he apprehended two prison escapees.
A busy day at the office as deputy Bill Popplewell and his wife and secretary, Ann Popplewell answer phone calls ranging from questions to complaints.
Deputy Popplewell and his wife Ann ride into work early Saturday morning before the annual Pumpkin Festival gets started.
Detail shot of Deputy Popplewell’s uniform shirt.
Sheriff Wendall Wilson watches while his muffler is being reattached.
Details shot of church caution sign.
Fred York mans the concession stand at a church sponsored softball game.
Yalunda Taylor, right, and Jennifer Schemer advertise their churches car wash. They are having the car wash to rise money for their youth group.
Jim Lawless soaks up the late afternoon sun at Alligator 2 boat dock.

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