‘The truth will set you free’
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor Joe Cummings slowly leaned forward, looked upward briefly, then back to the matter at hand. His laptop computer screen displayed his carefully curated website, www.JustBibleTruth.com. “I think it’s time to have some conversations,” he said. With a quiet, and pleasant demeanor Cummings begins to explain his “calling,”…
Read MoreRebecca Jane Stephens, 91, Russell Springs
Rebecca Jane Stephens, of Russell Springs, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, September 23, 2025. She was 91 years of age. Born October 19, 1933, in Rosie, Arkansas, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Ethel Wyatt Coleman. On January 24, 1964, Jane wed the love of her life, Terril Stephens, in…
Read MoreGary Lee Luttrell, 79, Russell Springs
Gary Lee Luttrell, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington. He was 79 years of age. Born on August 16, 1946, in Russell County, he was the son of the late Waldo and Lola Johnson Luttrell. After graduating high school, Gary enrolled in…
Read MoreLakers declaw Tigers
Staff Report The Russell County Mighty Laker Football Team sank the Clay County Tigers Friday to go into weekend play with a 3-1 record. With strong offense, the Lakers declawed the Tigers 36-22 on the Clay County home field. Quarterback Tanner Stringer and wide receiver Kinnett Wills continued to “shake and bake”…
Read MoreJames Crawford Gosser, 1926-2025
Staff Report Funeral services were held Sunday for a well-known, 100-year-old man who amazed all by surviving a tornado which destroyed his home earlier this year. James Crawford Gosser, 99, of the namesake Gosser Ridge community in eastern Russell County, was laid to rest Sunday. Son of the late Chester and Nova…
Read MoreCakes for first responders
Recently Cash Express shared their appreciation for the hard work our local first responders do by delivering cakes to them. Cash Express LLC in Russell Springs would like to Thank all of our first Responders for all that they do for us. We hope you enjoyed those cakes!
Read MoreRonald “Ronnie” Bernard, 75, Russell Springs
Ronald “Ronnie” Bernard, age 75, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Russell County Hospital. He was born to the late Alma “Ovalene” Irvin Bernard and Arlus “Red” Bernard on Thursday, June 08, 1950, in Russell County, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter,…
Read MoreGerald (Jay) W. Collins, 68, Mount Sterling
Gerald (Jay) W. Collins, 68, of Mount Sterling, KY passed away Tuesday, September 16th, at Windsor Care Center, Mt. Sterling, KY. Gerald was born in Evansville, IN on January 18, 1957, a son of the late Margaret (Halsell) and Aaron Collins. Gerald is survived by:a daughter, Tonya Bundy;a son, Joshua Collins; two sisters, Carol Lawless…
Read MoreBetty Carol Hadley, 77, Jamestown
Betty Carol Hadley, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at her home. She was 77 years of age. Born March 8, 1948, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late Millard and Vesta Wells Polston. Betty was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom, Inc. In younger years, she enjoyed…
Read MoreHarold Dean Ramage, 87, Jamestown
Harold Dean Ramage (aka Hallelujah Harold), passed away at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Facility in Jamestown, Kentucky, Saturday September 13th of this year and awoke in the Presence of his Creator and Redeemer, entering into HIS Presence forever. Harold was born May 2, 1938, in Salem, Kentucky. At the age of four, he was…
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