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Jerry Duke Westerfield M.D., age 84

JERRY DUKE WESTERFIELD, M.D., passed away on January 30, 2026. His funeral will be held at the First Baptist Church of Russell Springs on February 13th. Visitation will begin at 10:00 CST with a service at […]

Westerfield to leave RCPL in February

Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield has announced she will be stepping away from her position in February. Westerfield, who has served as the director of Russell County Public Library since 2012, is accepting […]

Westerfield discusses plans for The Green at RCPL

Russell County Public Library has big plans for a five-acre development behind the library called The Green. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield said the space will include a large indoor/outdoor pavilion. Other plans for the space […]

Westerfield discusses possible library funding cuts

A recently-issued executive order has the potential to affect local libraries across the country, including Russell County Public Library. Library Director Lindsey Westerfield explained more about the local services and opportunities made possible by the […]

Dr. Jerry Westerfield to receive LWC Honorary Alumnus Award

Dr. Jerry Westerfield of Russell Springs will receive the honorary alumnus award at Lindsey Wilson College’s Homecoming Weekend this weekend. Westerfield will receive the award at the college’s Alumni Awards Celebration on Saturday. Westerfield will […]

Westerfield talks about summer at RCPL

Russell County Public Library Director Lindsey Westerfield recently spoke to WJRS News about what’s available at the library this summer. [cpm-player skin=”device-player-skin” width=”100%” playlist=”true” type=”audio”] [cpm-item file=”https://lakercountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Westerfield-.mp3″]Westerfield[/cpm-item] [/cpm-player]

Lindsey Westerfield Interview

Russell County Library Director Lindsey Westerfield discusses what the local library is doing to help kids around the area with virtual learning.