Alexander “Alex” Hill, 32, Russell Springs
Alexander “Alex” Hill, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at his home. He was 32 years of age. Alex was born October 7, 1989, in Somerset. He worked with his dad, Curtis, in the family’s business, Hill’s Toilet Rental and Septic Service. Alex loved spending time with his woman, Bethany. He…
Read MoreThelbert Dean Richards
Thelbert Dean Richards, of the Blair School House Community in Russell Springs, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the age of 89. Thelbert was born November 30, 1932, in Russell Springs, Kentucky, the son of the late James Edward Richards and Beulah Coffey Richards. He was a long-time member of the Mt. Pleasant United…
Read MoreSharon Hopper Hart, Russell Springs
Sharon Hopper Hart, age 64, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, August 20 2022 at Tri Star Centennial Medial Center. She was born on Monday, November 25 1957, in Somerset, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother – Zilpha Wilson Hopper, who has preceded her in death Father – Olin Hopper, who has preceded…
Read MoreLowell T. Miller, Jamestown
Jamestown, KY Lowell T. Miller Lowell T. Miller, 81, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, August 19th, at Russell County Hospital. Lowell was born in Jamestown, KY on November 16, 1940, a son of the late Pearlie (Burton) and Howard Miller. He was a retired city worker and farmer. He was the husband of Velma (Pierce)…
Read MoreKentucky Agricultural Development Board approves more than $1.2 million for projects across the commonwealth
Funded projects focus on agricultural diversification, rural developmen FRANKFORT (August 19, 2022) – The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $1,299,332 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the commonwealth at its monthly board meeting. “Diversifying our agricultural landscape and investing in our rural communities ensures Kentucky’s agricultural future continues to flourish,” Commissioner…
Read MoreAllen Purnell of Purnell’s ‘Old Folks’ Country Sausage Honored as Distinguished Rural Kentuckian
(Photo download here) For Immediate Release Media Contact Kevin Grout [email protected] LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 17, 2022) – Kentucky’s electric cooperatives honored Allen Purnell as the 2022 Distinguished Rural Kentuckian. Purnell of “Old Folks” Country Sausage has been making “gooo-od” sausage in Simpsonville for more than half a century. The company has over 250 employees. The…
Read MoreKENTUCKY GIRL SCOUTS UNVEIL NEW COOKIE
The Raspberry Rally™ Will Help Empower Kentucky Girl Entrepreneurs; Available Exclusively Online LEXINGTON, KY – August 16, 2022–– Today Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road (GSKWR) and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced that the new Raspberry Rally™ cookie will join its lineup for the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season. The thin, crispy cookie…
Read MoreFive Russell County students graduated The Center for Rural Development’s youth programs this summer
Five students from Russell County graduated The Center for Rural Development’s youth programs this summer. Rogers Scholars Lincoln Helm, a student at Russell County High School, graduated the 25th annual Rogers Scholars youth leadership program. Helm is the son of Gene and Sherie Helm, of Jamestown. Rogers Scholars, The Center’s flagship youth program, was established…
Read MoreDisease affecting cattle detected in Kentucky
Lisa Tolliver [email protected] (502) 782-0285 Asian Longhorned Tick a known carrier of the disease FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 12, 2022) – Two cases of a new, potentially dangerous, disease of cattle has been detected in Kentucky, according to Kentucky State Veterinarian Dr. Katie Flynn. Theileria orientalis Ikedia, which is a protozoon known to be carried by the…
Read MoreKentucky State Police Issued Golden Alert Laurel County
London, Ky. (August 11, 2022) – Kentucky State Police Post 11 is actively investigating a missing persons investigation in Laurel County. The male has been missing since August 10, 2022. Doyle Woodward, 42 of London, KY. Mr. Woodward was last seen at a residence on Terrell’s Creek Road in London on Tuesday around 7: 00 PM.…
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