Larry Bennett, 80, Jamestown
Larry Bennett, age 80, of Jamestown, KY passed away Tuesday, March 07 2023 at his residence. He was born on Saturday, October 24 1942, in Columbus, Indiana. He was the son of: Mother – Fern Cash Bennett, who has preceded him in death Father – Raymond Bennett, who has preceded him in deathSurvivors also include:…
Read MoreGoldie Hazel Bryant Kell, 91, Russell County
Goldie Hazel Bryant Kell went home to be with her Lord with her loving family by her side on March 7th, 2023, at the age of 91. Goldie was born on May 14th, 1931, to Mary Kerr Bryant and Taylor Bryant. Goldie married Dewey Kell on October 25th, 1947 and was married for 51 years…
Read MoreHollis DeHart, 84, Russell Springs
Mr. Hollis DeHart, a visionary leader, dedicated public servant, honorable Navy veteran and beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at the home of his daughter, in Richmond. Mr. DeHart was 84 years of age. Mr. DeHart was born September 18, 1938, at home on the Russell County Fairgrounds, son of…
Read MoreRussell County Public Library announces Ruff and Ready Readers
Ruff and Ready Readers invites children to read to trained therapy dogs once a month on Saturday mornings at the Russell County Public Library. Reading practice is critical for children who are beginning readers, especially for children who feel nervous and afraid of making mistakes when reading out loud. Ruff and Ready Readers alleviates this…
Read MoreMeeks-first runner up in CU Valentine Pageant
CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY (03/01/2023) Ashley Elder, a sophomore from Danville, Ky., majoring in pre-athletic training, was crowned Campbellsville University’s Valentine Pageant Queen during the annual Valentine’s Pageant Feb. 8 in Ransdell Chapel. Elder also won Miss Congeniality and Best Poise and Appearance. Elder represented the Department of Human Performance. She performed an American Sign Language interpretive…
Read MoreKentucky State Police Post 15 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints
Contact: Trooper Jonathan Houk 270.384.4796 270.418.7057 [email protected] COLUMBIA, Ky. (March 1, 2023) Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Russell, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15’s highway safety…
Read MoreAll’s well with Nell! UK superfan gets coveted correspondence from Coach Cal
Staff Report University of Kentucky Wildcat Coach John Calipari came through with a big win, but it wasn’t on the basketball court… The Community Chronicles special in last week’s Times Journal included a feature story on UK “superfan” Nell Ward, of Russell Springs. Nell, who turned 99 last month, has spent decades cheering on the…
Read MoreNorman Junior Grider, 80, Russell Springs
Norman Junior Grider, age 80, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, February 27 2023 at Fairoaks Nursing Home, Jamestown, KY. He was born on Sunday, January 31 1943, in Russell Springs, Kentucky. He was the son of: Mother – Mary Gentry Grider, who has preceded him in death Father – Norman Grider, who has…
Read MoreAt 99, UK fan hopes for card from Cal
There have been many famous University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball fans over the years. Ashley Judd, Drake, and Josh Hutcherson have all at one time exhibited characteristics that would classify them as “superfans”. Webster’s Dictionary defines a superfan as “an extremely enthusiastic or dedicated fan. Unfortunately over the years, not all of these more famous…
Read MoreSheree Miller, 65, Jamestown
Sheree Miller, of Jamestown, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Wright’s Retirement Home in Summersville. She was 65 years of age. Born on December 3, 1957, in Somerset, she was the daughter of Marsha Gaskins Williams and the late Dennis “Mickey” Williams. Sheree was a retired inspector at Fruit of the Loom. She…
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