Month: September 2025

LInda L. Duvall, 82, of Jamestown, passed away Monday, September 29th, at Jean Waddle Care Center, Somerset, KY. LInda was born in Indianapolis, IN on July 6, 1943, a daughter of the late Shirley Pauline […]

Danny Kay Bottoms, age 76, of Russell Springs

Danny Kay Bottoms, 76, of Russell Springs, KY passed away September 20, 2025 at his residence. He was born on January 28, 1949 to the late Chester and Della Moss Bottoms. He was preceded in […]

Boil Water Advisory in effect for portion of East 80

There will be a boil water advisory for East Highway 80 starting at Dowell Road extending to Fairview Church Road including S Thornton Road, Jessie Drive, Autumn Dr., Stonebrook Drive, Bolin Road, West Road, Wade […]

Herbert “Herb” Begley, age 96, of Russell Springs

Herbert “Herb” Begley, born September 28, 1929, in Beattyville, Kentucky, departed this life peacefully at Hospice of Lake Cumberland in Somerset, Kentucky, on September 29, 2025, at the age of 96 years and one day. […]

Sheriff’s Office warning of continued scams in the area

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is warning of continued scam calls in the area. The scammers are claiming to be representatives of the sheriff’s office and claim that residents have active warrants for their arrest. […]

Jerry Tincher, age 66, of Columbia

Jerry Tincher, of Columbia, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, at UK Medical Center, in Lexington. He was 66 years of age. Born October 11, 1958, in Hamilton, Ohio, he was a son of Alene […]

New Hours for Clerk’s Office

The Russell County Clerk’s Office will have new office hours starting next Monday. County Clerk Patti Glover was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS Tuesday morning and shared more details about the new hours… […]

Elizabeth Parker, age 91, of Russell County

Elizabeth Betty Parker, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at the age of 91. Betty (the name she selected for family and friends to use) was the daughter of the […]

Laker Soccer, Lady Laker Volleyball teams in action at home tonight

The Laker Soccer and Lady Laker Volleyball teams will be in action at home this evening. The Laker Soccer team is set to host Foundation Christian Academy beginning at 5:30. The Lady Laker Volleyball team […]

Lady Laker Soccer loses close one to Danville

The Lady Laker Soccer team lost a close one to the Danville Lady Admirals last night by a score of 3-2. Addison Coffey scored both goals for the Lady Lakers. The Lady Lakers combined for […]