For new RCHS Principal Accountability, consistency among goals
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor As the new Principal of the Russell County High School, Jordan Turner has some definite plans. Turner introduced himself to the Russell County School Board last Monday at the entity’s regular, monthly meeting. Although he does not enter the new position officially until July, Turner shared a…
Read MoreJohnnie V. Popplewell, 67, Eli
Johnnie V. Popplewell, of the Eli Community, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was 67 years of age. Born on February 27, 1959, in Somerset, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Grant and Lorene Popplewell. He was a retired farmer and school bus driver for…
Read MoreDavid Alan Scholl, 66, Russell Springs
David Alan Scholl, 66, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, April 27th, at home. David was born on September 26, 1959, a son of Raymond Scholl, of Russell Springs, KY and the late Wilma (Tungate) Scholl. David is survived by his father, Raymond Scholl, of Russell Springs; two brothers, Mike Scholl (Betty), of Franklin, IN…
Read MoreWilliam “Bill” Luttrell, 84, Russell County
William “Bill” Luttrell, of Russell County, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Jean Waddle Care Center, in Somerset. He was 84 years of age. Born on September 30, 1941, in Casey County, he was a son of the late Oris and Flora Wade Luttrell. Bill was a US Army Veteran, stationed in Germany,…
Read MoreCarol M. Sizemore, 65, Jamestown
Carol M. Sizemore, 65, of Jamestown, passed away Saturday, April 25th, at Russell County Hospital. Carol was born in Jamestown, KY on April 6, 1961, a daughter of the late Mary (Murray) and Forrest Marcum. Carol is survived by: four sons Jimmie Sizemore, of Fenton, MI, Joseph Sizemore, of Jamestown, KY, Jacob Sizemore, of Detroit,…
Read MoreEdwin L. Kean, 67, Middleburg
Edwin L. Kean, 67, of Middleburg, KY, passed away Wednesday, April 22nd, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. Edwin was born in Louisville, KY on October 14, 1958, a son of the late Linda (Snow) and Richard Kean. Edwin is survived by: five brothers, Mike Kean (Thresa), Wayne Kean, Tony Kean (Karen), Richard Kean…
Read MoreJane Ellen Clark, 80
Jane Ellen Clark, 80, beloved wife, mother, and educator, passed away on April 16, 2026. Born on September 11, 1945 to Renzo and Dona Canada, she was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Clark; and brother, Marty Canada. She is survived by sons, Mark Clark (Vanessa) and Michael Clark; grandchildren, Vivianne and Thomas…
Read MoreDonald Stamper, 90, Salem
Donald Stamper, of the Salem Community, of Russell County, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at his home. He was 90 years of age. Born on May 22, 1935, in Hazard, he was a son of the late Greenberry and Louise Turner Stamper. Donald was a proud US Army veteran. He was very patriotic…
Read MoreNew principal
Staff Report Jordan Turner has anchored at Russell County High School as the new leader of the Lakers. Russell County School Superintendent Michael A. Ford announced last week Turner has been selected as the new principal at the school. Currently Principal of Green County High School and the Green County Area Technology…
Read MoreHuman trafficking hits home
EDITOR’S NOTE-Details in the following story may be disturbing for some readers. Staff Report A Russell County woman has been charged with human trafficking following an alleged incident last week, authorities said. Melina Bell, 47, of Russell Springs, was arrested Friday for alleged human trafficking, court records said. A criminal complaint…
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