Lack of action on new courts building is questioned
In Feb. 7-13 issue JAMESTOWN - There is no news yet on the cost of property or eventual location of the new courts' building in Jamestown, and at least one property owner is growing impatient.
Unopposed: Hoover, McGaha should be returned to Frankfort offices
In Feb. 7-13 issue JAMESTOWN - Time has run out for potential candidates to place their name on the ballot for the 2008 primary elections. State Sen. Vernie McGaha, R-Russell Springs, and State Rep. Jeff Hoover, R-Russell Springs, will both be unopposed this fall.
Energy drinks: Good? Bad? Sales could be regulated
In Feb. 7-13 issue RUSSELL SPRINGS - Since the mid-1990s, energy drinks have become a standard in convenient and grocery stores across the nation. But a newly-proposed bill in the Kentucky House of Representatives would block the sale of these highly caffeinated drinks to teens under 18 years of age.
In Feb. 7-13 issue JAMESTOWN - Until recently, Cheyenne Popplewell and Devin Wilson's performances were mostly at local events or at home with family and friends.
In Feb. 7-13 issue RUSSELL SPRINGS - A well-known Russell County restaurant recently underwent a name change and created a new identity. But the owners maintain it will serve the same food, plus one addition on Friday nights-frog legs.
Laker Swim Team 7th at region; Alex Miller to state
In Feb. 7-13 Issue This past weekend the Laker Swim Team traveled to Versailles to compete in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association 2008 Region 3 Swimming and Diving Championships.
In Feb. 7-13 Issue The Mighty Lakers (8-11) welcomed rival Casey County (9-14)
to Laker Gym on Tuesday night for a memorable matchup that the Lakers would
come away with, 66-53.
In Feb. 7-13 Issue The Lady Lakers (9-13) played host to the Lady Rebels of
Casey County (19-1) on Monday night with the Lady Lakers being beaten by 31,
61-30.
In Feb. 7-13 Issue Coach Craig Pippen’s Lady Lakers won by a single point in last
Friday’s home game against the Lady Cardinals of TaylorCounty, 37-36.
In Feb. 7-13 Issue Michael Carpenter’s Russell County Middle School Lakers have
had mixed results with both the 7th and 8th grade teams
within the past week with the 7th graders going unbeaten while the 8th
graders were winless, as conference play started.
The Times Journal is a weekly newspaper issued on Thursdays. It was first published on October 13, 1949, by Andrew J. and Terry Norfleet.
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Russell County News is a weekly newspaper issued on Saturdays, and is mailed free to every address in Russell County, Ky. It was first published on February 1, 1913.
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Jamestown KY 42629
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