Benjamin Tracy Franklin, 75, Jamestown
Benjamin Tracy Franklin, of Jamestown, passed away on August 17, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was 75 years of age. Born May 28, 1950, in Jamestown, to the late Hershel and Elizabeth Chapman Franklin, he was a carpenter and farmer, but most importantly, he was a…
Read MoreLakers scrimmage with North Laurel
Staff Report The Russell County Mighty Laker Football Team faced North Laurel in a scrimmage on Finley Field Friday at First National Bank Athletic Complex.
Read MoreLaker Golf snags second at The Hawks Classic
The Russell County Boys Golf kept a successful season going by snagging second place honors at The Hawks Classic Invitational Tournament. In recent play at the My Old Kentucky Home Golf Course, the team shot 302. Individual scores were: Noah McMillin, 75 Daylon Blevins, 78 Gabe Browning, 75 Josiah Dudgeon, 74 Landon…
Read MoreVoting Begins for Kentucky Living’s 2025 Beautify the Bluegrass Initiative Partnership with electric cooperatives and Governor Andy Beshear
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 13, 2025) – Voting is now open to select one winner among five finalists for the 2025 Beautify the Bluegrass Governor’s Award, an annual initiative presented by Kentucky Living, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives and the Kentucky Governor’s Office. Beautify the Bluegrass honors exceptional projects that improve public spaces in Kentucky, uplifting communities and…
Read MoreLeontine “Teen” Grider-Bihr, 92, Russell Springs
Leontine “Teen” Grider-Bihr, of Russell Springs, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her home. She was 92 years of age. Born July 15, 1933, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late Ruel and Mary Beck Grider. Teen was a graduate of seminary college in Cincinnati, and a former Sunday School…
Read MorePhyllis Ann Abrell DeHart, 73, Columbia
Phyllis Ann Abrell DeHart, of Columbia, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Russell County Hospital. She was 73 years of age. Born on August 9, 1952, in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late William “Bill” and Dorothy Antle Sullivan. Phyllis was a retired seamstress, having worked for herself, as well…
Read MoreSandra Kaye Tucker, 60, Russell Springs
Sandra Kaye Tucker, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Sunday, August 10, 2025, at her home. She was 60 years of age. Born December 5, 1964, she was a daughter of the late Jack Baldridge and Magdeline Wagers Farmer. Sandra enjoyed doing crafts and jewelry making. She also enjoyed going to church and attended…
Read MoreErnest “Ernie” Leonard, 54, Russell Springs
Ernest “Ernie” Leonard, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at Russell County Hospital from a heart attack. He was 54 years of age. Born February 25, 1971, in Claremont, New Hampshire, he was a son of Darlene Leonard and the late Wayne Leonard from Russell Springs, KY. Ernie was a retired truck…
Read MoreGolf going great!
Staff Report Both Russell County Laker Boys and Girls Golf Teams have excelled in recent action. The Lady Laker Golf Team competed in the Henry Clay Invitational in Lexington on Friday, August 1 with a solid team score of 350. After a busy and successful day at Lincoln Homestead competing in both…
Read More‘Let God take care of the rest’
EDITOR’S NOTE-With school starting back next week, The Times Journal’s Joshua Lawless tells the motivational story of a local educator Dr. Donnie Combs and the importance of faith. By Joshua Lawless Times Journal “Faith and family keep me going,” said Dr. Donnie Combs. “Faith in God, faith in knowing…
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