Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup Day-May 18
Let’s get together and do our part to CLEAN UP Russell County today! From Lakeway Drive to the intersection of Hwys. 80 & 127. Safety vests and garbage bags can be picked up at the Chamber office. Once trash is collected, leave the bag on the side of the road and the state department will…
Read MoreJames Rollin Wilson, 89, Salem Community
James Rollin Wilson, native to the Salem community of Russell County, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Ivy Knoll Senior Living, in Covington. He was 89 years of age. Mr. Wilson was born September 26, 1933, at home in Salem, son of the late Herbert and Elva Meece Wilson. He was the last surviving…
Read MoreMill Springs Battlefield National Monument to Partner with Mill Springs National Cemetery for Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
(NANCY, KY) – On Monday, May 29, 2023, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument (NM), in partnership with Mill Springs National Cemetery, will be holding annual Memorial Day Services. All Veterans, active-duty service members, their families, and the public are invited to attend. Events start at 9:00 am with the Mill Springs Battlefield NM remembrance ceremony…
Read MoreMarie Badgley, 97, Russell Springs
Marie Badgley, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at her granddaughter’s home. She was 97 years of age. Marie was born February 5, 1926, in Russell County, daughter of the late Larkin and Cora George Popplewell. Marie’s mother raised eight children on her own. The three Popplewell girls learned to cook at…
Read MoreRonald Gene (Ron) Clayton, formerly of Jamestown
Ronald Gene (Ron) Clayton passed away after a long, hard-fought battle with lung cancer on Thursday, May 11, 2023. He transitioned peacefully at the home he shared with Nadean Wooldridge, his partner of many years, who was faithfully by his side. He was an Army Veteran, having served his country in Vietnam as a member…
Read MoreMyrtle E. Rexroat, 91, Russell Springs
Myrtle E. Rexroat, 91, of Russell Springs, passed away Saturday, May 13th, at her home. Myrtle was born in Liberty, KY on January 18, 1932, a daughter of the late Sarah Alice (Napier) and Erad Snow. She was a homemaker. Myrtle is survived by four daughters, Brenda Forsee, of Russell Springs, KY; Rhonda Lawless, of…
Read MoreThomas Scott Evert, 66, Columbia
Thomas Scott Evert, 66, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at his residence. He was born on August 11, 1956, in Baltimore, MD to the late Carl Sr. and Thomasine Heathcoat Evert. Mr. Evert attended the Pleasant Hill Community Church and was a retired steel fabricator. He was a musician playing…
Read MorePatsy G. Norris, 63, Jamestown
Patsy G. Norris, 63, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, May 12th, at home. Patsy was born in Jamestown, KY on June 6, 1959, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Bell) Wesley and Marvin Ray Craig. She worked at Fair Oaks Nursing Home for many years. Patsy is survived by husband, Denny Norris two daughters, Jenny…
Read MoreFrom foster care to military family medicine residency
By Edison Pleasants LOUISVILLE, Ky. – John Bowling’s childhood was a struggle. At age nine, he was placed in a children’s home due to difficulties his mother experienced from cerebral palsy. He lived there until his junior year of high school when he relocated with foster parents, staying with them through high school graduation.…
Read More5 Common Tick Myths Debunked: How to Stay Protected from Ticks
Unfortunately, ticks are out in full force. Tick expert, Dr. Thomas Mather and Equip-4-Ticks Resource Center have debunked the top tick myths to help keep folks protected. “Be sure to check your facts before stepping outside the next time so that you’re always doing the most effective thing to protect yourself from tick bites.” – Dr. Thomas…
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