Obituaries
Betty Kerr, age 81
Betty Kerr, age 81, died Monday March 2, 2026. She was born on December 8, 1944. She was a homemaker but most of all she was a Christian who professed her faith in Christ and […]
Year: 2026
Local Sports
Wills signs to play football at Georgetown College
Russell County Laker Football senior Kinnett Wills made it official yesterday, signing to continue his football career at Georgetown College. Wills officially signed his letter of intent in front of a big crowd at the […]
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Ford gives update on planning process for new middle school
A lot of behind-the-scenes planning has been ongoing in preparation for the Russell County School District’s planned project to construct a new middle school. Russell County Schools Superintendent Michael Ford was a guest on Community […]
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Hoover recognized by FBI Director Patel, Congressman Hal Rogers
Monticello Police Chief and Jamestown resident Joey Hoover was recognized last week at a law enforcement appreciation luncheon in Manchester. Hoover was recognized by Congressman Hal Rogers of Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District. Rogers presented Hoover […]
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Statewide tornado drill is tomorrow
Kentucky’s statewide tornado drill will take place tomorrow. The tornado drill takes place at 9:07 a.m. CT. Officials say this is a great opportunity to practice your tornado safety plan, whether you are at home, […]
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Several local students named to Dean’s List at University of Kentucky
19 local students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Kentucky for the Fall 2025 semester. Those local students were: Olivia Adkins Mason Buras Ayden Goch Avery Hart Kaleb Kelsay Maleah Preston […]
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Local high school students can apply for new summer program through Center for Rural Development
Local high school students are eligible to apply for a new summer program being offered through the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. The new program named Rogers LEADS, which stands for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Achievement, […]
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Nick Mingione played key role in landing Matt Ponatoski
by LARRY VAUGHT How big a factor did Kentucky baseball coach Nick Mingione play in Cincinnati Moeller quarterback Matt Ponatoski committing to Kentucky? “The relationship with coach Mingione was important. Coach Mingione was great. We […]
Obituaries
Kermit Eugene Grider, age 91, of Columbia
Kermit Eugene Grider, age 91, of Columbia, KY, peacefully passed away on March 1, 2026, at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY. Born on December 29, 1934, in Russell County, KY, Kermit was a devoted […]
Obituaries
Jeter Coffey, age 80, of Russell Springs
Jeter Coffey, age 80, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, March 01 2026 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital. He was born on Saturday, August 04 1945, in Columbia, Kentucky. He was the son of: Mother […]