Staff Report   A Russell County fishing duo earned a top ten finish in last week’s 17th Annual High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship. Caden Hall and Kaleb Wilson finished sixth overall in the tournament-earning not only prestige, but $100,000 in scholarship offers. “I’m so excited and emotional for them,” Caden’s…

    By Wade Daffron TJ Editor   In what was deemed a “historic event,” the Russell County Hospital’s first-ever, armed security officer was officially sworn into duty last Tuesday. Johnny Dial, a military veteran, former member of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, and officer with the Columbia Police Department, received the oath from Sheriff…

    By Wade Daffron TJ Editor   When Russell County Court Clerk Patti Glover earned a return to office in the May Primary Election, there was little time to celebrate. “I was thankful and relieved,” she said, “but I also knew we would have to come back in to the office the next day and continue on.”…

    By Wade Daffron TJ Editor   Rick Napier, proprietor of the popular Big Daddy’s Eats & Treats, has been considered a chef, a tourist ambassador, friend to many, and how about a hero? Twice over, if not more. Last week, Napier received two honors for his heroism and importance to the community. Through…

By Chris Tilley The “Prince of Bluegrass” Nathan Stanley will visit The Center for Rural Development’s Cornelia Dozier Cooper Theatre on Tuesday, June 16, at 7:30 pm.  Nathan Stanley is the grandson of Bluegrass Legend Dr. Ralph Stanley.  He is also a Dove Award Winner, Grammy Nominee, and ICM Award Winner. Nathan Stanley will give…

    By Wade Daffron TJ Editor   From his chair at the side of the stage, Lyle Rexroat watched it all unfold… He studied the hustle and bustle of pageant organizers lining up participants, preparing trophies and sashes, and keeping things on schedule. “Let me show you something,” he said, reaching for his phone.…

    The Russell County Jaycees Fair began last Friday with fun, food and fellowship. Saturday brought a day full of pageants. Above, left, Rachel McQueary was crowned as Miss Russell County Fair, and right, Madeline Prater earned the title of Miss Russell County. See next week’s Times Journal for more pageant and fair coverage.…

    By Wade Daffron TJ Editor   When the music faded, and the crowds all went home from the recent Kevin’s Kids concert, the gospel icon was proud and humbled with the nearly $112,000 raised for the youth of Russell County. But over the next few days, as only God can work, that total…

    By Wade Daffron TJ Editor   Just before Memorial Day, with reverent respect, a flag raising was held at the H.M. Bottom Firehouse. Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas, members of the City Council, Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum, Jamestown Volunteer Fire Chief Jeff Landers, and other local officials joined the Russell Springs…