Coffey, Davis selected to be in All-Star game
Two Russell County Middle School 8th Grade student athletes have been selected to participate in the 2024-2025 Southern Kentucky Middle School East/West Basketball All-Star game. Myles Davis, son of Ashley and Michelle Davis of Jamestown, and Will Coffey, son of Shawn and Laura Coffey of Jamestown will be representing the East All-Star Team. …
Read MorePercy A. Fisher, 71, Somerset
Percy A. Fisher, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Rockcastle Regional Hospital, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. He was 71 years, 5 months, and 15 days of age. Born August 26, 1953, in Camden, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Albert and Bernice Faddis Fischer. Percy served as…
Read MoreCelebrate the Lunar New Year with a special discount ticket offer to see The Peking Acrobats on March 6 at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, The Center for Rural Development is announcing a special discount ticket offer for the March 6th evening performance of The Peking Acrobats. For a limited time, get 50% off your ticket purchase by using the discount code lunar25 at checkout. The special discount offer has been extended through…
Read MoreKentucky State Police Offer “A Beary Special Valentine’s Day Gift”
Every purchase supports children in crisis FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 30, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) encourages Kentuckians to share the love this Valentine’s Day by purchasing a Trooper Teddy Bear, a gift that is as heartwarming as it is impactful. KSP is hosting a special Trooper Teddy Bear sale between Jan. 30 –…
Read MoreAnthony G. Smith, 69, Russell Springs
Anthony G. Smith, age 69, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at his residence. He was born to Ann Marie Vickers Smith and Lester Ray Smith on Friday, November 18, 1955, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Anthony is survived by: three sisters, Rose Mann, Gloria Mann and Dawn Ingle, all of Russell Springs, KY;…
Read MoreBarbara Modine Hall, 91, Russell Springs
Barbara Modine Hall, of Russell Springs, was surrounded by her family when she passed from this life on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Russell County Hospital, having attained the age of 91 years and 6 days. Modine was born Saturday, February 3, 1934, at home in the Font Hill community, daughter of the late James…
Read MoreJimmie Ray Varney, 83, Bowling Green
Jimmie Ray Varney, 83, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, was called to his Heavenly home on Thursday, February 6th at Hospice of Southern Kentucky. Jimmie was born September 3, 1941, to the late Garland and Lola (Bostic) Varney, in Pike County, Kentucky. Jimmie was a retired coal miner from Eastern Kentucky. He loved to read the…
Read MoreHollis “Cee” Stephens, 85, Russell Springs
Hollis (Cee) Stephens, 85, of Russell Springs, passed away Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 at Russell County Hospital. Hollis was born in Russell Springs, KY on January 29, 1940, a son of the late Retha (Stephens) and Alvin Ray Stephens. Hollis is survived by: a daughter, Pam Stargle (Randy), of Russell Springs, KY; two sons Danny…
Read More‘Banner year’ expected for Kevin’s Kids
By Wade Daffron & Kate Daffron Times Journal “Russell County’s own” Kevin Williams is not only an amazing musician and entertainer, but quite the wordsmith, too. As bandleader for the Gaither Vocal Band, (a position he’s held for well over 30 years), he’s toured the world, but always fondly thinks of “home”…
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Russell County High School Cheerleading team.
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