Band takes third in state
Staff Report The Russell County Mighty Laker Marching Band took third place at State Finals competition this past weekend. Murray captured top 3A honors-followed by Taylor in second, with Russell third, then Adair, LaRue and Allen County/Scottsville to round out the top positions. Russell County advanced to the finals after an outstanding…
Read MoreAnimal Welfare League celebrates opening of permanent clinic site
Staff Report Russell County Animal Welfare League board members and volunteers cut the ribbon on the new indoor, permanent spay/neuter clinic inside the Russell County DAV earlier this month. “This is truly a celebration of compassion, community, and animal welfare,” League President Connie Foster said, as she welcomed those attending the celebration.…
Read MoreLarry E. Withers, 67, Russell Springs
Larry E. Withers, of Russell Springs, passed away at his home on Wednesday October 29, 2025. He was 67 years of age. Born March 16, 1958, in Russell County, he was a son of the late Arno and Marie Sneed Withers. Larry was a former employee of Superior Battery with over 20 years of service…
Read MoreChronic Wasting Disease detected in Pulaski County wild deer
It is Kentucky’s second confirmed case in a wild deer of the disease that affects white-tailed deer and elk FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2025) — Officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources announced today that Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is confirmed in a wild deer harvested by a hunter earlier this hunting…
Read MoreLaker Band practiced, passionate as they head into state finals
By Ryan M. Evans Times Journal With state finals on the horizon, the Russell County High School Mighty Laker Marching band is fine-tuning more than music — they’re channeling something special. “Russell Springs is a band town,” Band Director Curtis Ervin said. And that hometown spirit may be their secret weapon heading…
Read MoreThanks for the tanker
Staff Report The Eli Volunteer Fire Department (EVFD) held a “Wet Down & Push In Ceremony” last week for their new tanker truck. Local and state dignitaries including State Rep. Josh Branscum, Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum, and Third District Magistrate Zach Wilson joined citizens Thursday in officially putting the…
Read MoreBrook Ann Anderson Wilson, 49, Russell Springs
Brooke Ann Anderson Wilson age 49 of Russell Springs, died on September 19, 2025. Survivors include her children, Cody (Heather), Celina, TN, William (Chelsey) Campbellsville, KY, and Rylee Elizabeth, Russell Springs, KY; her parents, David Anderson, Fargo, ND, Ann Johnston, Fargo, ND and David Haarsager, Everett, WA: her brothers, Dustin Anderson, Fargo, ND, Seth (Tara) Anderson,…
Read MoreLorene Pierce, 78, Stanford
Lorene Pierce, 78, of Stanford, KY, formerly of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, October 19th, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Danville, KY. Lorene was born in Jamestown, KY on October 28, 1946, a daughter of the late Opal (Brumley) and Oral Wayne Brown. She was a homemaker. Lorene is survived by: a daughter, Patricia Pierce,…
Read MoreErvin Mason, 79
Ervin Mason, beloved minister, teacher, father, and friend, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the age of 79. A man of deep faith and unshakable conviction, Ervin devoted his life to serving both God and his community. As a Methodist minister for 20 years, he spoke with eloquence and compassion, offering words that…
Read MoreJeff Womack, 77, Russell Springs
Jeff Womack, of Russell Springs, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at his home. He was 77 years of age. Born on October 24, 1947, in Somerset, Jeff was the only child born to the union of the late Walter S. and Rachel Webb Womack. After high school, he enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University,…
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