Jason Christopher “Cecil” Smith, 50, of Eli

Tuesday, May 27 by Sean Hammond

Jason Christopher “Cecil” Smith, 50, of Eli, Kentucky, passed away on March 7, 2025, at UK Healthcare – Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on January 31, 1975, in Somerset, Kentucky, Jason lived […]

Eli Community Cleanup has strong turnout

Monday, May 26 by Zac Oakes

The Eli Community Cleanup had a strong turnout over the weekend. Eli Volunteer Fire Department Chief Marty Kazsuk said an estimated 200 volunteers spent hours cleaning up debris from last weekend’s tornado. Kazsuk said Saturday […]

Eli community cleanup is today

Saturday, May 24 by Zac Oakes

The Eli Fire Department’s community cleanup event will take place today. Anyone interested in participating is asked to meet at the Eli Fire Department on Parks Ridge Road. The fire department recommends anyone who participates […]

Eli Fire Chief expecting strong turnout for community cleanup tomorrow

Friday, May 23 by Zac Oakes

Eli Fire Chief Marty Kazsuk said he is expecting a strong turnout for the department’s community cleanup event tomorrow. Kazsuk said several people and groups reached out asking how they can help with cleanup efforts […]

Eli Fire Department has supplies available, planning community cleanup day this weekend

Thursday, May 22 by Zac Oakes

The Eli Volunteer Fire Department has various supplies available for those affected by this past weekend’s tornado. The department has bottled water, cleaning supplies, trash bags, clothing, tarps, rakes, shovels and various other supplies for […]

Relief supplies available for tornado victims at Eli Fire Department today

Wednesday, May 21 by Zac Oakes

Relief supplies will be available for families and persons affected by this past weekend’s tornado at the Eli Fire Department today. The Eli Volunteer Fire Department and Welcome House will be distributing relief supplies from […]

Tornado causes significant damage in Eli, Gosser Ridge communities; over 2,000 power outages

Monday, May 19 by Zac Oakes

A tornado late Friday night caused significant damage in the Eli and Gosser Ridge communities of Russell County. The National Weather Service said preliminary reports indicate the tornado hit Russell County as an EF-2 with […]

Eli Fire Chief provides update following last night’s storms

Saturday, May 17 by Zac Oakes

Eli Volunteer Fire Department Chief Marty Kazsuk provided WJRS News an update following last night’s major storms. Heavy damage from 1611 at Jonah Kelsey Rd and Sunshine Rd. Moving east. Several houses with heavy damage, […]

Jason Christopher “Cecil” Smith, 50, of Eli

Monday, March 10 by Sean Hammond

Jason Christopher “Cecil” Smith, 50, of Eli, Kentucky, passed away on March 7, 2025, at UK Healthcare – Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Born on January 31, 1975, in Somerset, Kentucky, Jason lived […]

Darrell Smallwood, age 71, of Eli

Thursday, December 12 by Sean Hammond

Darrell Smallwood, of Eli, Kentucky, passed from this life Thursday, December 12, 2024, at University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was 71 years of age. Darrell was born Wednesday, August 5, 1953, in Hamilton, Ohio, […]

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Jason Christopher “Cecil” Smith, 50, of Eli

Eli Community Cleanup has strong turnout

Eli community cleanup is today

Eli Fire Chief expecting strong turnout for community cleanup tomorrow

Eli Fire Department has supplies available, planning community cleanup day this weekend

Relief supplies available for tornado victims at Eli Fire Department today

Tornado causes significant damage in Eli, Gosser Ridge communities; over 2,000 power outages

Eli Fire Chief provides update following last night’s storms

Jason Christopher “Cecil” Smith, 50, of Eli

Darrell Smallwood, age 71, of Eli

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown