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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…
Staff Report Hard work, perseverance, and dedication pays off… Russell County High School Senior Dylan Stanelle recently signed to attend and play for Alice Lloyd College. Dylan made an official commitment to the prestigious Eastern Kentucky college late last month in front of friends, family, and teammates. “Thinking of Dylan, the first…
Staff Report With pride and professionalism, a Russell County High School (RCHS) senior has represented her county well and reached a first-ever achievement. Marlei DeVore, daughter of Davene and Jeric DeVore, is RCHS’s first-ever recipient of a Lighthouse Beacon scholarship. The scholarship, through the Lighthouse Beacon Foundation, helps students in the area…
Staff Report Kermit Burton has farmland he has tended for over 30 years in Russell County. This year has become one of the most challenging for he and all other farmers across Kentucky with the lack of rainfall. “Right now it isn’t too bad, but it’s going to be a lot worse…
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor In what can be considered a historic event, six local banks have blessed the community by joining to make the “Bankers Field of Dreams” a reality. Last Tuesday, representatives from the First National Bank of Russell Springs, Bank of Jamestown, Monticello Banking Company, Community Trust Bank, First…
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor Wait…what was that? At the conclusion of a groundbreaking ceremony last week for a new Shogun restaurant in Russell Springs, Mayor Eddie Thomas spoke about what was not only happening in the present, but hinted about what may happen in the future. “This restaurant is just not…
Staff Report A local financial institution has made a sound investment in the future by honoring local high school seniors. The Bank of Jamestown held a “4.0 Banquet” Sunday, April 26 to celebrate Russell County High School (RCHS) Class of 2026 seniors with an exemplary grade point average. Students were honored for…
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor After treating a packed First Baptist Church of Russell Springs to a rousing gospel song, singer Bradley Walker said a single sentence which encapsulated the evening. Walker motioned to internationally-known guitarist, humorist, producer, long-time member of the Gaither Vocal band, and “proud Russell Countian” Williams, who has…
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor As the new Principal of the Russell County High School, Jordan Turner has some definite plans. Turner introduced himself to the Russell County School Board last Monday at the entity’s regular, monthly meeting. Although he does not enter the new position officially until July, Turner shared a…