David “Dave” Santee, 59, Russell Springs
David “Dave” Santee, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday April 6, 2026, at Russell County Hospital. He was 59 years of age. Born July 16, 1966, in Fort Gordon, Georgia, he was a son of the late Frank and Negia Brown Santee. Dave was a dedicated truck driver for over 17 years and was currently…
Read MoreJ.B. Root, 83, Campbellsville
J.B. Root of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Joshua Brandon Root and Ora Lee Barber Root, was born on Tuesday, December 1, 1942 in Olive Hill, Kentucky and departed this life on Friday, April 3, 2026 at his home. He was 83 years, 4 months, and 2 days of age. He was a…
Read MoreLeonard Allen Goodrich, 77, Russell Springs
Leonard Allen Goodrich, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday February 2, 2026, at his home. He was 77 years of age and a veteran of the United States Army. Cremation rites were honored according to his wishes. A memorial service with military honors by the Russell County Honor Guard will be held on April 9,…
Read MoreBarbara Elizabeth Hood (Kidd) Hale, 83, Russell Springs
Barbara Elizabeth Hood (Kidd) Hale, 83, of Russell Springs, Kentucky, passed away on April 1, 2026. She was born on December 13, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late James Clifton Hood and Dorothy Houston Hood. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Terri Ann Kidd; and her first husband, Terry…
Read MoreCelebrating Ag Week
By Jalena Bryant The Russell County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee has been actively engaging local students and the community through a series of events celebrating agriculture during Ag Literacy Week and the All in for Ag initiative. The week kicked off with exciting visits to all of the elementary schools where students…
Read MoreHenry Stephenson Smith, DMD, 73, Jamestown
Henry Stephenson Smith, DMD, 73, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, March 30th, in Sevierville, TN. Henry was born in Somerset, KY on June 5, 1952, a son of the late Mary Nell (Stephenson) and Hugh R. Smith. He was a dentist. Henry is survived by: a daughter, Lauren Lowery (Phillip), of Jamestown, KY; four brothers,…
Read MoreSpring turkey hunting season opens in April
Strong population of 2-year-old birds anticipated FRANKFORT, Ky. — After a frigid winter filled with snow and ice, Kentucky’s 2026 spring turkey hunting season arrives with excitement for both hunters and biologists. Higher-than-usual turkey brood surveys – summertime observations of young turkey poults hatched that year – signal healthy populations of gobblers for hunters to…
Read MoreCasey Marie Caldwell, 47, Jamestown
Casey Marie Caldwell, of Jamestown, passed away at home surrounded by her family, on Monday, March 30, 2026. She was 47 years of age. Born August 21, 1978, in Anderson, Indiana, she was a daughter of the late Dana Shaw and Ruthanne Cain Bennett. Casey had an outgoing personality with a tremendous sense of humor.…
Read MoreNew van for DAV
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor Around lunchtime Friday, a white van adorned with patriotic markings rolled into Jamestown and parked in front of the Doughboy Monument on the town square. With pride and appreciation, uniformed veterans exited the van as passing drivers honked, waved, and saluted. Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum…
Read MoreShearer honored
A Russell County attorney has been honored by a state entity. Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) of Kentucky recognized 17 individuals Wednesday, March 25 at the Kentucky Historical Society in Frankfort for their invaluable work with child victims of abuse. As part of the Legendary Partners ceremony, Kevin S. Shearer was honored for his…
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