Month: August 2026

The Russell County Laker soccer team picked up a shutout victory over Warren East in a drama-filled match. The Lakers defeated the Raiders 3-nothing behind a strong team effort from both the starters and players […]

Albany Man Faces Strangulation, Felony Assault Charges

An Albany man was arrested Thursday evening following a reported domestic violence incident. The Clinton County Sheriff’s Department responded to a residence on George Sells Road shortly before 7 p.m. The victim was transported by […]

New Rescue Tools to Strengthen Jamestown Fire Department’s Emergency Response Coming Soon

The Jamestown Fire Department will soon upgrade its extrication equipment following action by the Jamestown City Council last evening. Fire Chief Jeff Landers told council members the department’s current extrication tool is more than 20 […]

Lakers Earn 20-Stroke Victory Over Barren County

The Russell County Laker boys’ golf team picked up a 20-stroke victory over Barren County Thursday evening at Lakewood Country Club. The Lakers finished with a team score of 155, while Barren County shot a […]

Bobby Ray Kerr, 83, of Russell County

Bobby Ray Kerr, age 83, of Russell County, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center. Bobby was born October 5, 1942, in Russell County, Kentucky, […]

Recent Arrests in Adair, Casey & Pulaski Counties

A Russell Springs man was arrested Tuesday morning in Columbia. Kentucky Probation and Parole officers took 63-year-old David Wayne Campbell into custody on an Adair Circuit Court indictment. Campbell is charged with receiving stolen property […]

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Fourth Person Charged in Pulaski County Homicide

A fourth person has been charged in connection with the August 12th shooting death of a Pulaski County woman. Sheriff Bobby Jones says Sherri Mitko was found dead inside her home on Lower Line Creek […]

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HANDS Offers Free Support for Parents and Babies

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is helping new and expectant parents navigate the challenges of raising a child through its HANDS program. HANDS—which stands for Health Access Nurturing Development Services—is a free, voluntary home-visiting […]

Gladys Jean Lawless Clonch, 80, formerly of Jamestown

Gladys Jean Lawless Clonch, age 80, originally from Jamestown, KY passed away at her home in Bowling Green, KY on August 17, 2026 surrounded by her loving family (husband and daughter). Gladys was born April […]

Applications Due Friday for Wounded Warrior Fishing Event

Wounded veterans interested in a free day of fishing and fellowship at Lake Cumberland have until this Friday to apply. The Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery will host its 13th Annual Wounded Warrior Fishing Event […]