Bonnie D. Kerns, 67, Jamestown
Bonnie D. Kerns, 67, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, April 28th, at Taylor County Regional Hospital, Campbellsville, KY. Bonnie was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 4, 1957, a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Bolin) Carter and Curtis Owens. She was a retired cook. Bonnie is survived by: a daughter, Tanya Moore (Troy), of Russell…
Read MoreRCMS Softball entering May with busy schedule
Staff Report The Russell County Lady Laker Middle School Softball Team has a full schedule of play this week. They enter the month of May versus Green County at home today followed by another home game Friday against Campbellsville, then a road game Saturday in Whitley County. In…
Read MoreLakers reign over Cumberland in 19-4, three-inning washout
Staff Report The Russell County Mighty Laker Baseball Team utilized assembly line-like scoring to defeat Cumberland County last week in only three innings. The Lakers washed over the Panthers 19-4 Wednesday in rain, at home action at David Rexroat Field. Two Lakers-Owen Loy and Tanner Stringer were responsible for driving in three…
Read MoreMargaret Grider Lawless, 96, Russell Springs
Margaret Grider Lawless, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, having attained the age of 96 years, 7 months and 28 days. Ms. Margaret was born Sunday, September 2, 1928, in Cincinnati, daughter of the late James Horace and Elsie Anderson Grider. She was…
Read MoreGwenda Suesette Rexroat, 76, Florida
Gwenda Suesette Rexroat, 76, of Trenton, Florida passed away Aprill 22, 2025. She was born September 28, 1948, to Sidney and Edna Doss in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mrs. Rexroat moved to Florida in 1972 from Durham, North Carolina. She was of Baptist faith. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a…
Read MoreLindsey Wilson College to become Lindsey Wilson University on July 1
Lindsey Wilson Board of Trustees votes unanimously to change the name of 122-year-old school. COLUMBIA, Ky. – Lindsey Wilson College will become Lindsey Wilson University on July 1. That unanimous decision was made yesterday by the Lindsey Wilson College Board of Trustees “to reflect the mission, character and direction of this incredible school,” said Lindsey Wilson…
Read MoreMary M. Hale, 66, Russell Springs
Mary M. Hale, of Russell Springs, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Russell County Hospital. She was 66 years of age. Mary was born Thursday, February 12, 1959, in Louisville, daughter of the late Harold and Mary Catherine Wise Hites. She was a past employee of Russell Sportswear and attended Bethesda…
Read MoreBrian Keith George, 57, Russell Springs
Brian Keith George, age 57, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Russell Co. Hospital. He was born on Thursday, December 07, 1967, in Campbellsville, KY to Wanda Coffey George and Clarence Elvin George, whom have preceded him in death. He was an auto body repairman. Brian is survived by: two…
Read MoreChild Abuse Prevention
Authorities and officials from across the community gathered last week to place reminders and promote awareness of April being Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Read MoreGreen light for first of many events
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor The sound of hammers hitting nails and workers scurrying around structures wafted through the air as Landon Helm scanned the horizon. “There’s a lot going on,” he said. “This is exciting!” Helm stood at the “business end” of the Lake Cumberland Dragway-a former county airport and also…
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