Bruce Neal Hogue, 58, Jamestown
Bruce Neal Hogue, of Jamestown, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at his home. He was 58 years of age. Born on November 5, 1967, in Somerset, he was a son of the late Vernon and Myra Wesley Hogue. Bruce had several professions in life. He was a finance manager and a local business…
Read MoreRCMS continues hot streak
Staff Report Coming off a recent series of wins, Russell County Middle School (RCMS) Basketball continued its hot streak last week. Thursday, the RCMS Laker Boys swept Campbellsville in three games at home. Top scorer Brenner Helm had 12 points in the sixth grade’s 23-12 victory. Baylor Brummett contributed seven. The Laker…
Read MoreBryant wins top award for ag literacy
Staff Report Jalena Bryant, a first-grade teacher at Russell Springs Elementary School (RSES), has been named the winner of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) 2025 Excellence in Ag Literacy Award. She was nominated for the honor by Russell County Farm Bureau. The annual award recognizes a Kentucky educator for outstanding efforts to incorporate…
Read MoreWillie Ray York, 80, Russell Springs
Willie Ray York, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center, in Somerset. He was 80 years, six months, and three days of age. Born on May 14, 1945, in Noblesville, IN, he was a son of the late Jessie and Myrtle Hammonds York. Willie was a…
Read MoreDavid Coffey, 76, Russell Springs
David Coffey, of Russell Springs, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. He was 76 years of age. Born on May 18, 1949, in Kenton County, he came home to Russell County in 1951 when he was adopted by the late Hollist and Aleane Coffey.…
Read MoreTerry Wayne Dykes, 63, Jamestown
Terry Wayne Dykes, 63, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, November 15th, 2025. Terry is survived by: his father, James (Bud) Dykes, Jamestown, KY; two sons Terry Brandon Dykes (Karen), of Columbia, SC and Robbie Kimbler (Trecinda), of Greensburg, KY; a sister, Annetta Dykes, of Jamestown, KY; special friends, Billy Wayne and Leanne Shearer. He is…
Read MoreArlie A. Roy, 72, Russell Springs
Arlie A. Roy, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset. He was 72 years of age. Born July 26, 1953, in Somerset, he was a son of the late Arnold and Lorcie Wilson Roy. Arlie was a farmer for most of his life, raising both…
Read MoreMartial Arts students excel at tournaments
Wade’s East West Martial Arts had several students compete in ASJL tournaments and have placed in top positions. Collectively, they have won five first place medals, five second place medals, three third place medals. Luke Williams won the Grand Champion trophy. Categories were sports jiujitsu, both gi and no gi grappling…
Read MoreHome for Christmas?
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor At the new ARC Pregnancy & Support Center, signs of progress are everywhere. Someone pushes a broom across the floor, a small group of people are huddled around a ladder, and everywhere there are smiles. “We’re really proud of how things are coming along,” ARC Board Member…
Read MoreMarsel Popplewell, 79, Russell Springs
Marsel Popplewell, age 79, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at his residence. He was born on Sunday, March 24 1946, in Russell Springs, KY to Maudie Johnson Popplewell and Emmitt Popplewell. Marsel is survived by: one sister Katie Hatfield, of Jabez, KY; one brother Thurman Popplewell, of Columbus, IN. In…
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