Local News | Laker Country

Joseph Smith Hayes Memorial Pool To Open...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on May 3, 2012 | Comments Off

The Joseph Smith Hayes Memorial Pool at the Russell Springs City Park will open Monday, May 14th. Hours of operation will be Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon til 5 p.m. Admission is $4 for ages 6 and up, 3 to 5 year olds is $2, and 2 year olds and younger are admitted free. Pool passes are available for $80 for family or $50 for a single pass. For more...

Three Local Teens Seriously Injured In H...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on May 2, 2012 | Comments Off

Photo by John Thompson and provided courtesy of The Times Journal State Police have revised their report of a two-vehicle, head-on collision that injured three local teens Wednesday afternoon. KSP now says the collision occurred when 18 year old Chad Kelsay’s 2001 Chevy car topped a hill on Warriner Ridge Road, crossed the center line, and struck head-on a 2011 Honda car being driven...

Donald Shappley, 74, of Russell Springs...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on May 1, 2012 | Comments Off

Donald Shappley, age 74, of Russell Springs, died Monday, April 30, 2012 at the Russell County Hospital emergency room. He is survived by: His Wife Sandra Clayton Shappley Two Children Dawn Maxwell of Chicapee Falls, MA Shawn Shappley of Henderson, TN One Step-Daughter Tracey Edmonds Johnson of Springfield, TN One Brother and One Sister W.T. Shappley of San Antonio, TX Maxine...

Crash During Tuesday Morning Commute Inj...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on May 1, 2012 | Comments Off

Local police investigated two accidents early Tuesday morning just after 7:30 that occurred just minutes apart, with one of the wrecks injuring both drivers. According to Russell County Deputy Sheriff David Cain the accident with injuries occurred as Ricky Roy, 39, of Jamestown, who was operating a 2002 Ford Taurus pulled out of Progressive Drive toward Lake Country Outdoors &...

J.R. Mann, 57, of Jamestown...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on April 30, 2012 | Comments Off

J.R. Mann, age 57, of Jamestown, died Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Russell County Hospital. He is survived by: His Wife Debbie Mann Two Sons Adam and Alex Mann, both of Jamestown One Daughter Susan Pelston of Jamestown Two Brothers Sammy and Coy Mann, both of Jamestown Other Survivors 1 granddaughter Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at the Russell...

Three Brothers Charged With Marijuana Tr...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on April 30, 2012 | Comments Off

A Russell County Sheriff’s Department investigation into an alleged assault late Sunday night resulted in three Jamestown brothers going to jail on drug related charges. Deputies with the Sheriff’s Department began investigating an altercation between Roger Bernard, age 50, of Jamestown and Robert Burton, age 48, of Russell Springs that reportedly took place at Bernard’s...

Husband, Wife Charged With Wanton Endang...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on April 29, 2012 | Comments Off

An investigation Sunday afternoon into a reported “hit and run” in the parking lot of Off-Track Betting in Jamestown ended with a brief stand-off outside a Russell Springs home. Now a husband and wife face numerous charges including pointing a shotgun at police. Charged in connection with the incident are Otha Zimmerman, age 66, and Joyce Zimmerman, age 71. The two were taken...

Daniel Shane Popplewell, 43, of Russell ...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on April 28, 2012 | Comments Off

Daniel Shane Popplewell, age 43, of Russell Springs, died Friday, April 27, 2012. He is survived by: Mother & Step-Father Judy & Broyce Harris of Russell Springs One Sister Mindy Chandler of Bowling Green Three Step-Sisters Melissa Voils, Denise Harris and Krista Harris, all of Russell Springs Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Wilson Funeral Home...

One Man Is Dead, Another Charged With Mu...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on April 27, 2012 | Comments Off

Photo courtesy of Derek Aaron, Editor of The Times Journal A Russell County man was fatally shot Friday morning at a residence in the Ono community. The alleged shooter has been charged with murder. Russell County Coroner Larry Skaggs said the victim is Daniel Shane Popplewell, age 43, of Russell Springs. Arrested and charged with murder is Charles P. Farmer, age 45, also of...

Alva Bunch, Jr., 64, of Jamestown...

Posted by Laker Country in local news, main on April 26, 2012 | Comments Off

Alva Bunch, Jr., age 64, of Jamestown, died Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the U.K. Medical Center. He is survived by: His Wife Kathy Martin Bunch Four Children Bambi Sinclair and Allison Raymond, both of Jamestown Chris Bunch of Jamestown Alisha Reece of Edmonton One Sister and Two Brothers Reva Brown, Ricky Bunch and Clinton Bunch, all of Russell Springs Other Survivors 3...