Hoover recognized by FBI Director Patel, Congressman Hal Rogers

Tuesday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

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 […]

Statewide tornado drill is tomorrow

Tuesday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

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, […]

Several local students named to Dean’s List at University of Kentucky

Tuesday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

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 […]

Local high school students can apply for new summer program through Center for Rural Development

Tuesday, March 3 by Zac Oakes

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, […]

Selbys to be inducted into South-Central Kentucky Dirt Racing Hall of Fame

Monday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

A local family will be recognized this coming weekend by being inducted into the South-Central Kentucky Dirt Racing Hall of Fame. Billy and Dennis Selby will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at a […]

Bill aims to rebalance relationship between counties and state on jail costs

Monday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

A bill making its way through the state legislature aims to rebalance the relationship between counties and the state when it comes to jail costs. Jails are one of the largest line items counties spend […]

Jamestown Police seeking grant to update service weapons

Monday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Police Department is seeking a grant to update its service weapons. Jamestown Police Chief Jeff Kerns announced at the most recent city council meeting that the department is seeking a grant from the […]

Monticello man dead following Saturday afternoon collision

Monday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

A Monticello man died as the result of a motorcycle vs car collision on Highway 90 in Wayne County Saturday afternoon. Kentucky State Police say 26-year-old Christian Vanover was operating a 2025 Harley Davidson westbound […]

Adair County Schools mourning loss of elementary student

Monday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

Adair County Schools is mourning the loss of a student at Adair County Elementary School. The school district announced fourth-grade student Tate Akin passed away following an illness at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. Adair […]

Jamestown Police investigating auto theft from car lot

Friday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

The Jamestown Police Department is investigating an auto theft from a local car lot. Police say a 2017 Red Dodge Charger Daytona 392 was stolen from Hillside Motors on North Main Street in the overnight […]

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Hoover recognized by FBI Director Patel, Congressman Hal Rogers

Statewide tornado drill is tomorrow

Local high school students can apply for new summer program through Center for Rural Development

Selbys to be inducted into South-Central Kentucky Dirt Racing Hall of Fame

Bill aims to rebalance relationship between counties and state on jail costs

Jamestown Police seeking grant to update service weapons

Monticello man dead following Saturday afternoon collision

Adair County Schools mourning loss of elementary student

Jamestown Police investigating auto theft from car lot

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown