Improving the lives of many seeking to get in better shape
By Joshua Lawless Times Journal “I was watching TV one night on ESPNU and games came up. I was like, “What is this? This looks awesome,” said Adam Womack. An Adair County native, Womack and Dakota Smith opened up their own gym, The Box, three years ago. “There’s a lot of fitness videos,…
Read MoreGov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff on Friday
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 26, 2025) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday, June 27, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier who died in an aviation accident. U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Dustin Kelly Wright, 40, of Woodlawn, Tennessee, died as a result…
Read MoreAnthony Donald Roberts, 60, Windsor
Anthony Donald Roberts, age 60, of Windsor, KY passed away Wednesday, June 25 2025 at Russell County Hospital. He was born on Wednesday, May 19 1965, in Somerset, Ky. He was the son of Sue Minton Roberts and Donald Boyd Roberts, of Windsor, KY. He was a retired bricklayer and a member of Jennie’s Chapel…
Read MoreJack Jordan Phelps, 80, Bowling Green
Jack Jordan Phelps, 80, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away Tuesday, June 24th, at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. Jack was born in Louisville, KY on March 20, 1945, a son of the late Mary (Winfrey) Phelps and Jack J. Phelps. He was a member of Jamestown First United Methodist Church, served in the…
Read MoreEF-4 NWS gives rare rating for May 16 tornado
Storm Alert Center Special to The Times Journal Since May 16, locals are more concerned about the weather-buying weather radios and storm shelters and wondering what to do when the next one strikes. The tornado that came through Russell County recently was rated EF-4 according to the National Weather Service. After ground…
Read MoreChris Wilson part of a real estate legacy
By Joshua Lawless Times Journal For some people, working a job is simply a means to make money. For Chris Wilson, working in real estate is a family tradition dating back to his late uncle. “Our family history with Uncle Curtis goes back to 1965 in this business,” Wilson said. Wilson discovered…
Read MoreCharles Bray, 77, Russell Springs
Charles Bray, of Russell Springs, passed away at his home Monday, June 16, 2025. He was 77 years of age. Born July 5, 1947, in Adair County, he was a son of the late Elvin and Beatrice Carter Bray. Charles was a proud United States veteran, serving as an Army Ranger and Drill Sergeant for…
Read MoreCristen Abbagail Hope Andrew, 15, Russell Springs
Cristen Abbagail Hope Andrew, 15, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, June 17th, in Windsor, KY. Cristen Abbagail was born in Somerset, KY on November 16, 2009, a daughter of Tierra West, of Russell Springs, KY and the late Trenton Andrew. Cristen Abbagail is survived by her mother Tierra West, of Russell Springs; a sister,…
Read MoreTorry S. Ryder, 57, Russell Springs
Torry S. Ryder, 57, of Russell Springs, passed away Friday, June 13th, at home. Torry was born in Bangor, MA on May 17, 1968, was raised by the late Cee and Kay Stephens. Torry is survived by his children, siblings, other family and friends. Funeral Service will be held 1:00 PM on Friday, June 20th…
Read MoreBilly L Cross, 74, Jamestown
Billy L Cross, 74, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, June 13th, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset, KY. Billy was born in Albany, KY on February 3, 1951, a son of the late Dora (Butler) and Grady Cross. He was a glass installer for many years at Rogers Aluminum. Billy is survived by: a daughter,…
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