Rosa Lee Norfleet, 80, Russell Springs
Rosa Lee Norfleet, age 80, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. She was born on Thursday, March 08 1945, in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Ethel Smith Gambrel and Otis Gambrel. Rosa is survived by: her husband Austin Norfleet of Russell Springs; two sons, Roger Norfleet,…
Read More2026-2027 Kentucky fishing and hunting licenses available
New license year for outdoor recreation in Kentucky begins March 1 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 27, 2026) — The 2026-2027 Kentucky license year for fishing, hunting, boating and more begins on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Outdoor enthusiasts are able to purchase all the licenses, tags and permits they need to enjoy Kentucky’s outdoors through the end of…
Read MoreFebruary Grand Jury Indictments
The following people were indicted by the Russell County Grand Jury February 24, 2026. David R. Smith II, age 28, of Russell Springs was charged with: Bail Jumping, 1st Degree and Persistent Felony Offender, 2nd Degree. Tony M. Wright, age 41, of Greensburg was charged with: Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), 1st Degree, a…
Read MoreNew license plate reflects Kentucky agriculture pride
‘Friends of Agriculture’ plate proceeds will go toward the ‘Ag Tag’ fund FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2026) – Kentucky drivers can now show their appreciation for the state’s agriculture community with a new license plate. The “Friends of Agriculture” special license plate is now available for all vehicles, Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell has announced.…
Read MoreMark William Burton, 53, Russell Springs
Mark William Burton, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Centennial Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 53 years of age. Mark was born in Somerset, on September 15, 1972, a son of the late Linnie K. Daniel Gadberry and William Burton. Mark was a factory worker and a member…
Read MoreNorvel “Bud” Kinder, 90, Franklin
Norvel Lee “Bud” Kinder, 90, of Franklin (previously of Aurora), went onto his Heavenly home on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Compass Park at The Indiana Masonic Home. He was born in Aurora, Indiana on April 30, 1935 to the late Gilbert Wester Kinder and Stella Mae (Duttlinger) Kinder. Bud graduated from Aurora High School…
Read MoreDavid C. Blakey, 77, Russell Springs
David C. Blakey, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Russell County Hospital. He was 77 years, 6 months, and 27 days of age. David was born in the Hayes Chapel Community of Russell County, on July 25, 1948, one of six children born to the union of the late John…
Read MoreShow goes on for new Shogun
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor A hungry person isn’t satisfied until they’ve been fed. But citizens were given something to chew on last week in regard to a new Shogun restaurant in Russell Springs. Last Thursday, at the regular monthly meeting of the Russell Springs City Council, Mayor Eddie Thomas welcomed discussion…
Read MoreFeedback sought for traffic light
Staff Report The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has placed the traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. 127 and Fruit of the Loom Drive in Jamestown into flash mode to study traffic patterns. Traffic in the area will be evaluated for a 90-day period, and during that time, public input will be…
Read MoreKenton G. Bolin, 70, Jamestown
Kenton G. Bolin, 70, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, February 18th, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington, KY. Kenton was born in Jamestown, KY on November 28, 1955, a son of the late Frances Adalene (Marcum) and Kenneth Bolin. He worked at Tyson Foods. Kenton is survived by: a daughter, Belinda Padgett, of Columbia, KY; two…
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