Russell Spring represented at Governor’s Conference
Staff Report The City of Russell Springs was well-represented this past week at the 2025 Governor’s Local Issues Conference at The Galt House in Louisville. While attending the event, city officials networked with Gov. Andy Beshear and heard from organizations (including the Department of Local Government, ARC, and more) which…
Read MoreThe Center for Rural Development & Lake Cumberland Performing Arts present Taylorville tribute band on Sept. 4 in Somerset, KY
Swifties, get ready to immerse yourself in the world of Taylor Swift like never before! The Center for Rural Development and Lake Cumberland Performance Arts are proud to present “Taylorville,” a high-energy Taylor Swift tribute band, on Thursday, Sept. 4, in a one-night-only live concert performance in Somerset, KY. “We are thrilled to bring Taylorville…
Read MoreKENTUCKY’S NEWEST AREA CODE – The Winner is “761”
New Number will Overlay Current 502 Area Code Geographic Region FRANKFORT, Ky. –The North American Numbering Plan Administrator (“NANPA”) has informed the Kentucky Public Service Commission that residents in the 502 area code region will soon be seeing a second area code, in addition to 502. The new area code will be 761 and will…
Read MoreGilbert Ray Clayton, 73, Jamestown
Gilbert Ray Clayton, age 73, of Jamestown, Kentucky was born on January 27th, 1952. He departed this life on Sunday, August 17th, 2025. He received his early education in a one room schoolhouse which is now Greens Chapel Church dining hall. Afterwards he would go on to technical school. In 1988 he began working as…
Read MoreKaren Hislope, 68, Russell Springs
Karen Hislope, of Russell Springs, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, in Danville. She was 68 years of age. Born on December 02, 1956, in Harriman, TN, she was a daughter of the late Don and Laura Eloise Brown Johnson. Karen was a former factory worker at Fruit…
Read MoreRodney Lee Withers, 59, Russell Springs
Rodney Lee Withers, of Russell Springs, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at University of Kentucky Medical Center, in Lexington. He was 59 years of age. Born on September 8, 1965, in Hamilton, Ohio, he was a son of the late Garnett and Lillie Wilson Withers. Rodney was a former employee of Stephens Pipe…
Read MoreBetty Lou Smith, 84, Russell Springs
Betty Lou Smith, 84, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, August 18th, at Russell County Hospital. Betty was born in Russell Springs, KY on September 29, 1940, a daughter of the late Nannie (Foley) and Melvin Morris Ragle. She attended Fairview Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Betty is survived by: two sons Greg Smith…
Read MoreGordon Sonny Miller, 86, Jamestown
Gordon Sonny Miller, 86, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, August 18th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Sonny was born in Jamestown, KY on November 12, 1938, a son of the late Fannie (Burchett) and Richard Oscar Miller. He was a member, elder, and was the superintendent for many years of Creelsboro Christian Church.…
Read MoreKermus D. Andrew, 72, Columbia
Kermus D. Andrew, 72, of Columbia, passed away Sunday, August 17th, at Green River Trails Nursing Home, Greensburg, KY. Kermus was born in Jamestown, KY on August 6, 1953, a son of the late Bessie (Lee) and Roy Andrew. He was a farmer and mechanic. Kermus is survived by his wife Iola Andrew, stepchildren, special…
Read MoreTed Netherton, Russell County
Ted Netherton, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was known for his quiet strength, steady presence, and deep devotion to those he loved. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Ted graduated from Emmerich Manual High School before serving his country as a member of the…
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