The Times Journal

12/12/2025

12/12/2025

Flashes of talent for Lakers in first game By Editor | December 12, 2025 | 0 Battling against Danville Christian’s Geu Leek Ateny, center, Laker Dylan Stanelle, kept his eye on the ball as teammates Maddox Shearer, left, and Noah McMillan, right center, looked toward the play in the season opener ...

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Holiday Helpers By Editor | December 12, 2025 | 0 The Dance Shoppe dancers have been rehearsing a unique routine for this weekend’s Christmas Extravaganza.     By Wade Daffron TJ Editor   There’s a reason it’s called the “giving season.” With Christmas just around the corner, local busi...

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Here is the latest in the world of weather: Tomorrow night, there is a chance of a few snow showers across our coverage area (Russell and Surrounding Counties). Next will be the cold temperatures with lows of 12 and 5 on Saturday night and Sunday night respectfully and daytime highs around 20. Wind chill factors will make it feel in the in single digits.

The cold weather will be the most impactful thing for us over the next couple of days....snow, not as much.

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❄️ Blades, Brew and Food is a GO for tonight! 4:00-8:00 CST❄️

Snow or no snow, we’re rolling full steam ahead! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with ice skating, amazing vendors, delicious food trucks, and nonstop fun in this perfect winter wonderland. ⛸️🍔✨

Bundle up, bring your friends and family, and make some magical winter memories with us tonight! 🌨️🎉

Location: 650 S Hwy 127, Russell Springs, KY 42642
(Between KFC and Arbys)
Call or Text with questions: 270-566-1672

We hope to see you!

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We get a bit of a break for about 24 to 36 hours before the next system will spread some light accumulating snow across parts of southern IN and northern KY. This system is not as strong as the one from Thursday night but snow amounts of an inch to 3 are possible mainly north of I-64. There have been trends that this snow could stay further north. Stay tuned for updates and changes

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David Lee Mann, 78, Jamestown By Editor | December 12, 2025 | 0 David Lee Mann, 78, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday, December 10th, at his home. David was born in Jamestown, KY on April 25, 1947, a son of the late Edna (Glover) and Bramlett Mann. He was owner of D and G Boat Storage. David is su...

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Randall Lee Estes, 84, formerly of Columbia By Editor | December 12, 2025 | 0 Randall Lee Estes, formerly of Columbia, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, in Jamestown. He was 84 years of age. Born October 9, 1941, at his grandparents’ home in Cumberland ...

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GOOD TIDINGS, GOOD NEWS

In their last meeting of the year, the City of Russell Springs, with the help of Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum, handed out awards from the recent Downtown Christmas Parade, and delivered good news this evening.
Russell Springs Parks & Streets Supervisor Daniel Buster spoke about the amazing attendance thus far for Lights at the Park, and the community got a peek at what the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department's new firefighting vehicle will look like.
Mayor Eddie Thomas offered heartfelt thanks for cooperative efforts among all city employees, businesses, local entities and citizens for another outstanding year.
See more details in next week's Times Journal.

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I have made a new map showing Interstates and major cities for those who have trouble understanding...hope you enjoy it.

UPDATED WEATHER: For our coverage area (Russell and surrounding counties) regarding snow through this weekend, we are saying NO to LOW IMPACT. If you are east of the red line, it could be a HIGH IMPACT snowfall event.

There are some questions if the heavier snowfall could shift southward. If so, there could be a little more snow just west of I-75, but the main snowfall will be in central and eastern Kentucky. Updates will be posted as needed.

Very cold air will quickly move into the region on Sunday morning bringing low temperatures into the single digits and low teens. With breezy winds, wind chills will be below zero or near zero over most of the region.

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