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Looking at a past future?
In Jan. 3 Issue
Russell County News
"When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve…"
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In my opinion ... by Ron Phillips
In Jan. 3 Issue
Russell County News
“You’re Killing Me! Those were the words from a caller that I spoke with last Saturday about my opinion articles.
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Lakers, Lady Lakers defeat rival Metcalfe
ONLINE UPDATE-Jan. 3
Both the Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers defeated district rival Metcalfe County in a doubleheader Friday night at Laker gym.
The 8-2 Lady Lakers, coached by Craig Pippen, won by six, escaping with a 49-43 victory while Coach Willie Feldhaus' Lakers sent Metcalfe County home a 75-43 loser. The Lakers' record on the season now stands at 12-1.
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2008 Year in Review
In Jan. 1 Issue
One thing that can be said of 2008 is it is over, another thing is that it won’t soon be forgotten.
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Fair Oaks five-star rated
In Jan. 1 Issue
A new nursing home ranking system released by the federal government
late last month ranked Fair Oaks Health Systems, LLC "much above
average" after receiving five out of five stars using their criteria.
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FSA office closes
In Jan. 1 Issue
The Farm Service Agency office in Jamestown is closing.
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Gas prices still low locally
In Jan. 1 Issue
Gas prices in Russell County and the nation have hit a five-year low as
prices at the pump continued to fall this week, according to motorist
group AAA.
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From my window ... by I. C. Toowell
In Jan. 1 Issue
The New Year always brings the new resolutions. This year we are sure
will be no exception and we, along with most of you will again make a
big list of resolves that we surely will not keep.
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Cooperation a must in the New Year
In Jan.1 Issue
As we prepare for the new year, our thoughts are directed to what is
the best for Russell County or what can we expect for Russell County.
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RCHS basketball holiday tourney update
ONLINE UPDATE-Jan.1
RCHS basketball teams get wins, losses in holiday tournaments.
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Thoughts from the Lower 40: HO-HO HOLD ON A MINUTE!
In Dec. 27 Issue
Russell County News
I'm a worrier...that's just what I do. I also "fret" on occasion.
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Cruisin': The early Thunderbirds
In Dec. 27 Issue
Russell County News
If Chevy had not introduced the first Corvette in 1953 chances are Ford
would have never developed the Thunderbird. The Thunderbird was a
two-seater sports car but it was completely different from the Corvette.
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Baahhhh, huh?
In Dec. 27 Issue
Russell County News
Syrup is best left to pancakes. When the letters and emails I get this
time of year are dripping with syrupy sentimentality I honestly have a
hard time stomaching it.
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In my opinion ... by Ron Phillips
In Dec. 27 Issue
Russell County News
I Quit! Well, maybe. I had to do some soul searching this week to
continue with my “Opinion” articles, but here’s at least one more.
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Property owner questions judge’s motives
In Dec. 25 Issue
“‘You guys want to sell that rock quarry,’” Jerry Loy said was the question he got from Russell County Judge Mickey Garner last October.
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Fire subscription service in J-town?
In Dec. 25 Issue
Jamestown Mayor Brooks Bates said that residents that live outside of
Jamestown's city limits that receive services from the fire department
could soon face a fire subscription fee, much like residents outside
Russell Springs now face.
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Winners and losers in this economy
In Dec. 25 Issue
As the recession claims more casualties, many look to pawn brokers,
consignment and used merchandise stores to remedy thin wallet syndrome.
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O'Dell in critical condition after wreck
In Dec. 25 Issue
Two Russell County men were injured, and one was flown to the
University of Louisville Hospital, last Friday morning when their
pickup trucks collided at the newly reconstructed intersection of
Blair's School Road and Hales Highway.
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December indictments brought
In Dec. 25 Issue
The Russell County Grand Jury returned indictments against 8 people in their session this week.
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Lakers capture holiday tourney in Fleming County
In Dec. 25 Issue
The Russell County Lakers swept three games this past weekend to
capture the Covered Bridge Classic holiday tournament title in Fleming
County.
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Lady Lakers blow out Burgin, 77-46, at Laker Gym
In Dec. 25 Issue
The Russell County Lady Lakers defeated Burgin by a score of 77-46 at Laker Gym to improve to 5-1 on the year on Friday night.
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