James Crawford Gosser, 99, Gosser Ridge
James Crawford Gosser was born on February 6, 1926 in Russell County, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Chester and Nova Gosser and died Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky and was 99 years old. He was married to the late Lucille Gosser on May 31, 1947…
Read MoreLakers clip Falcons’ wings, runner-up in tournament
Staff Report Coming off a district win last week; the Russell County Lady Laker Volleyball Team earned a top position in a weekend tournament. This past Saturday, the Lady Lakers played their way to a runner-up trophy in the Rockcastle Invitational. In tournament play, Russell County won the first five…
Read MoreLakers engage against Eagles
Staff Report After a weather postponement Friday evening, the Russell County Mighty Laker Football Team arrived early at Finley Field Saturday to prepare for a challenge. In an example of gridiron greatness, the Lakers fought hard against the Campbellsville Eagles-falling just short with a final score of 45-35. The Eagles soared to…
Read MoreWilliam “Pony” Dale Polston, 58, Jamestown
William “Pony” Dale Polston, age 58, formerly of Jamestown, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in Clayton, Georgia following a short battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillie Polston and brother, James Polston. William is survived by three children, Rosetta and Josh Galbreath of Jamestown and Chelsea Polston…
Read MoreU.S. 127 road closed briefly at Wolf Creek Dam Sept. 15 and 18
JAMESTOWN, Ky. Sept. 8, 2025 — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that as part of the ongoing rehabilitation of the spillway gates at Wolf Creek Dam, both lanes of U.S. Highway 127 across the dam will be closed Monday, Sept. 15, and Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Closures will occur between 8…
Read MoreRuby Wheeler Lawhorn, 93, Russell Springs
Ruby Wheeler Lawhorn, of Russell Springs, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Russell County Hospital. She was 93 years, 10 months, and 2 days of age. Ruby was born in Casey County, on November 4, 1931, a daughter of the late Herbert and Maudie Buck Wheeler. Ruby married Paul Lawhorn on September 22,…
Read MoreEwell Hill, 84, Russell Springs
Ewell Hill, 84, of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, September 4th, at Russell County Hospital. Ewell was born in Jamestown, KY on October 9, 1940, a son of the late Adell Mae (Lawless) Hill and Thomas Hill, Sr. He was a retired mechanic. Ewell is survived by: wife, Ilene (York) Hill, of Russell Springs; a…
Read More‘Right place at the right time’
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor At a time when all attention and accolades were addressed to him, Joey Murray simply smiled, nodded, and deferred to others. “I appreciate all of YOU,” he said. At the Russell County Courthouse last Wednesday, Murray was called to what he thought was a discussion about a…
Read MoreLaker Soccer takes to the road
Staff Report After seeing success at home, the Russell County Lady Laker Soccer Teams will take to the road. The Varsity squad is set to travel to Whitley County tonight (Thursday), then both the Varsity and JV will be at Taylor County Monday for more away action. Both Lady Laker Teams played…
Read MoreEleanor Mae Sullivan, 73, Russell Springs
Eleanor Mae Sullivan, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Monday, September 1, 2025, at her home. She was 73 years of age. Born on December 8, 1951, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Maggie Harris Rexroat. Eleanor retired from Russell County Hospital as a Pharmacy Technician after…
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