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Police searching for escaped Wayne County inmate

Police are searching for a Clinton County man who reportedly escaped from the jail in neighboring Wayne County over the weekend. A news release said the man, identified as Joseph Payton from Albany, escaped sometime […]

Columbia attorney arrested on multiple charges

An Adair County attorney was arrested by Columbia Police on multiple charges Sunday. 48-year-old Bethany Stanziano was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to appear […]

Severe Weather Possible Wednesday Night

Happy Monday, everyone! It has been a while since I posted a weather update as things have been relatively quiet lately. Things will change Wednesday and especially into Wednesday night as there is a threat […]

Local ties with newest KSP cadet class

On Friday Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police announced that 71 cadets have graduated the agency’s basic training academy and are now ready to report for duty across the state. Cadet Class 101 […]

Thompson officially hired as new hospital CEO

A familiar face will be returning to be the top executive at Russell County Hospital. Scott Thompson was officially hired at a special-called meeting of the hospital’s board of directors Friday evening. The board unanimously […]