Laker Baseball hits the beach this Spring Break for tourney
Staff Report The Russell County High School Mighty Laker Baseball Team will be at the beach for Spring Break, but they’ll be playing baseball. This week the Lakers are in Myrtle Beach as participants in the Cal Ripken Experience. Russell County is coming off a 2-1 district win last Tuesday over visiting…
Read MoreKevin comes home to help local kids
Popular fundraiser this Saturday By Wade Daffron TJ Editor There’s a legendary Dolly Parton song about a “Coat of Many Colors” and its significant to her. Locally, a coat given to a young Kevin Williams is just as important. Williams, an internationally renowned guitarist, comedian, speaker, and long-time bandleader of The Gaither…
Read MoreLindsey Wilson Singers’ April 13 Gala Concert to Celebrate Anniversary of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ with Current and Alumni Singers Gathering to Recognize ‘Many Gifts, One Spirit’
COLUMBIA, KY. (04/08/2025) A celebration of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah, a performance of a Joseph Haydn piano concerto and a grand finale are among the highlights of this year’s Lindsey Wilson College Singers Gala Concert. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will be performed at 2 p.m. CT Sunday, April 13,…
Read MoreCatch spring turkey hunting highlights online with “Struttin’ in the Bluegrass”
Tune in April 12-16 for all the action, the stories and unforgettable hunts FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 8, 2025) — Turkey hunting enthusiasts can experience the thrill of spring turkey hunting when “Struttin’ in the Bluegrass” returns for its sixth season, April 12–16, 2025. Hosted by Kentucky native Merle Hacker, the series will appear on the Kentucky…
Read MoreGov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather
Severe storms have brought flooding damage across the commonwealth FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 8, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on severe weather that continues to affect much of the commonwealth. “Four days of severe storms have brought devastation to communities across the commonwealth,” said Gov. Beshear. “I want to thank all of…
Read MoreGeraldine H. Baldwin, 87, Jamestown
Geraldine H. Baldwin, 87 years of age, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 19, 1937, in Adair County, daughter of the late Walter and Martha Bryant Hadley. Geraldine retired from the Kentucky Department of Finance in Frankfort. Geraldine is survived by one…
Read MoreCurtis David Roy, 55, Russell Springs
Curtis David Roy, age 55, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, April 03, 2025 at U.K. Hospital. He was born on Wednesday, November 19 1969, in Marion Co. Indiana to Rhea Sue Miller Roy and Wilbur Roy, whom have preceded him in death. Curtis is survived by a daughter, Tamaray Roy, of Russell Springs;…
Read MoreKYTC District 8 High Water Report 12 p.m.
SOMERSET, Ky. (April 4, 2025) – Several roads across District 8 remain affected by high water. The safety of motorists remains our top priority, and we urge all drivers to use caution, obey road closure signs, and avoid driving through flooded areas—turn around, don’t drown! Flooded roads added throughout the day will be listed as NEW.…
Read MoreJewell Lee Thomas, 89, Russell Springs
Jewell Lee Thomas, of Russell Springs, passed from this life to her heavenly reward on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Casey County Hospital, having attained the age of 89 years and 11 months. Ms. Jewell was born Thursday, May 2, 1935, in Casey County, daughter of the late Willie and Ella Florence Minton. September 26,…
Read MoreWayne Radford, 75, Jamestown
Wayne Radford, of Jamestown, passed from this life Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at VA Medical Center in Lexington. He was 75 years of age. Born September 20, 1949, in Jamestown, he was a son of the late Johnny and Stella Bernard Radford. Wayne was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam war, having proudly served…
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