Month: February 2026

This week’s fiscal court meeting began with a recognition of the county road crew, local first responders and the county magistrates for their work during the recent winter storm. County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum said he […]

46 local students were named to the President’s List at Somerset Community College for the Fall 2025 semester. Those local students were: Nate Aaron A. J. Alletto Victoria Alvizo Savanah Barnett Paige Bunch Jaden Cain […]

The Lake Cumberland Tourism Office is set to hit the road in the next few days to help promote Russell County and Lake Cumberland. Tourism Director Danielle Wilson said her team will be at travel […]

A Cumberland County man was arrested following an alleged sexual abuse investigation. Kentucky State Police say 52-year-old Joseph Chad Bryant of Burkesville was arrested last week following an investigation that began on January 31. Bryant […]

Legislation is being proposed in Frankfort that would expand access to Pre-K education for Kentucky families and children. House Bills 574 and 572 are companion bills aimed at expanding Pre-K for 4-year-olds. Representative Anne Gay […]

The Russell Springs Police Department’s K9 Jolli will soon receive a new bullet and stab protective vest. The new vest comes courtesy of the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and was sponsored by […]

Nearly 40 local students were named to the Dean’s List at Somerset Community College for the Fall 2025 semester. Those local students were: Nathaniel Bartrug Mia Best Marla Brewster Francisco Campos Troy Coffey Autumn Cooper […]

A Somerset man is charged with attempted murder and another man is charged with assault following an altercation near West Highway 80 in Pulaski County yesterday. According to reports, deputies with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s […]