Year: 2025

A Russell County man was arrested in Adair County yesterday on drug and weapon charges. 37-year-old Abdoulaye Beye was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine – second or more offense, possession of a handgun […]

Clinton County woman arrested for allegedly assaulting healthcare provider

A Clinton County woman was arrested and charged with reportedly assaulting a healthcare provider. 52-year-old Carla Craig of Albany was arrested and charged with assault third degree involving a healthcare provider, disorderly conduct first degree […]

UK sophomore Cathryn Brown building her own legacy

By LARRY VAUGHT Kentucky sophomore golfer Cathryn Brown has had a terrific start to her spring season with a tie for fourth at the Paradise Invitational in Boca Raton, Fla., and a third-place finish at […]

Girdler’s “moment of silence” bill passes committee, heads to full Senate

Last month, we reported on a bill sponsored by State Senator Rick Girdler that would require schools in Kentucky to have a moment of silence at the beginning of the day. That bill passed through […]

February 23, 2025 Sean Hammond

Bill Priddy, Jr., age 82, of Stanford

Bill Priddy, Jr., of Stanford, passed away peacefully at his home, on February 21, 2025. He was 82 years, 5 months, and 3 days of age. Born in Louisville, on September 18, 1942, he was […]

February 21, 2025 Sean Hammond

Helen C. York, age 88, of Russell Springs

Helen C. York, age 88, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at her residence. She was born on Thursday, July 09, 1936, in Bliss, Kentucky. She was the daughter of: Mother […]

Lakers scheduled to take on Pulaski tonight; Lady Lakers start district tournament Sunday

The Laker Basketball team is scheduled to go on the road to Pulaski County tonight. Tip-off for tonight’s game is scheduled for 7 p.m. central time. This is set to be the last regular season […]

Lamb appointed to RCIDA Board

Patti Lamb was appointed to the Russell County Industrial Development Authority Board last night by the Jamestown City Council. Mayor Regena Hinton… Councilman Dwight Richards nominated Lamb for the position, and Councilman Barry Coffey nominated […]

Somerset man arrested after reportedly stabbing another man during altercation

A Somerset man was arrested after reportedly stabbing another man during an altercation in a gas station parking lot. Somerset Police say the incident occurred Wednesday. Joshua Daniel Caldwell, age 36, was arrested and charged […]

Phipps to be honored at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

Fallen Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Phipps will be honored in May at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. His name will be etched into the memorial during a candlelight vigil held […]