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LONDON, Ky. (May 20, 2025) – After visiting the Laurel County and city of London emergency operations centers, Gov. Andy Beshear today provided an update on severe weather that hit South Central Kentucky particularly hard with a tornado touching down in Laurel County. “I promise that we will be there for our people until every home and…
By Wade Daffron TJ Editor With near perfect weather, and the sounds of construction wafting through the air, Russell County Industrial Development Authority Chairman Clint Voils couldn’t help but smile. Voils approached a lectern set up under a tent-with a row of shovels and a large pile of dirt directly behind him.…
Staff Report May 2025 has been declared as “Terry & Pam Stephens Month” in Russell County. Monday, at the regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Fiscal Court, Judge Executive Randy Marcum presented Terry Stephens with a proclamation honoring the couple for their “Historic Achievement in the 2025 Kentucky Derby.” “Terry and…
Renovation, repair of historic structure preserves key route for communities FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 15, 2025) – In Pulaski County today, Rocky Adkins, senior advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear, cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Fishing Creek Bridge as it reopened to traffic to provide an improved, longer-lasting connection for the people of Nancy, Somerset and…
Staff Report For forty years, the First National Bank of Russell Springs has honored exceptional Russell County High School (RCHS) seniors. This year eight RCHS students were placed into the bank’s prestigious Hall of Fame. The honorees were recognized at a banquet April 29th at the Russell County Auditorium/Natatorium. Inductees…
Staff Report Isaac Smith, the grandson of Pastor Wayne Keith, had questions about weather and was looking for answers. “I feel it’s important for people to know about storm safety, have a knowledge of what to look for, and how to respond during severe weather,” Keith said. Pastor of Solid Rock…
Staff Report The Russell County Lady Laker Middle School Softball Team has a full schedule of play this week. They enter the month of May versus Green County at home today followed by another home game Friday against Campbellsville, then a road game Saturday in Whitley County. In…
Staff Report The Russell County Mighty Laker Baseball Team utilized assembly line-like scoring to defeat Cumberland County last week in only three innings. The Lakers washed over the Panthers 19-4 Wednesday in rain, at home action at David Rexroat Field. Two Lakers-Owen Loy and Tanner Stringer were responsible for driving in three…
Lindsey Wilson Board of Trustees votes unanimously to change the name of 122-year-old school. COLUMBIA, Ky. – Lindsey Wilson College will become Lindsey Wilson University on July 1. That unanimous decision was made yesterday by the Lindsey Wilson College Board of Trustees “to reflect the mission, character and direction of this incredible school,” said Lindsey Wilson…
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