Russell, Wayne County men among those to receive posthumous pardons from Governor for helping slaves escape

Friday, June 19 by Zac Oakes

Two men from Russell and Wayne counties are among over 40 individuals to receive a posthumous pardon from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. These individuals were charged with harboring, aiding, or enticing Black slaves to escape […]

Coleman announces run for KY Governor

Monday, April 20 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky’s Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman will seek the office of Governor next year. Coleman has served as Lieutenant Governor under Andy Beshear since 2019. Before that, Coleman was an educator, teaching at Burgin and East […]

Governor says Adair County woman is 16th death in connection with winter storm

Tuesday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

Governor Andy Beshear reported yesterday that an Adair County woman is the 16th death in the state in connection to Winter Storm Fern. According to the Governor’s Office, the woman was 75-years-old. The Adair County […]

Clinton County native tabbed by Governor to lead state’s medical cannabis office

Thursday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

A Clinton County native has been tabbed by Governor Andy Beshear to be the next executive director of the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis. Cannon Armstrong will take over the position effective June 1. Armstrong […]

Comer says he’s interested in running for governor

Friday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

We’re still two years away from the next election for Kentucky’s Governor, but Representative James Comer is already taking a look at running for the state’s highest office. Comer represents 35 counties in the U.S. […]

Governor proposes second pay increase for KSP troopers, increased funds for local law enforcement

Friday, August 11 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is proposing a second notable pay increase for Kentucky State Police troopers, along with an increase in funding for training for local law enforcement. Beshear’s budget proposal released this week includes […]

Daniel Cameron names Lieutenant Governor running mate

Thursday, July 20 by Zac Oakes

Republican governor candidate Daniel Cameron has announced his running mate for the upcoming November general election. State Sen. Robby Mills of Henderson will join Cameron on the Republican ticket to take on incumbent Governor Andy […]

Cameron carries Russell County en route to GOP nomination for governor

Wednesday, May 17 by Zac Oakes

In yesterday’s primary election, Daniel Cameron carried Russell County on the way to securing the Republican nomination for Kentucky Governor. Cameron received 1,073 votes in Russell County, roughly 39 percent of the vote, besting Kelly […]

Governor signs juvenile justice bill

Wednesday, March 29 by Derek Aaron

Earlier this week, Gov. Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 162 into law, which appropriates more than $25 million to the Department for Juvenile Justice for staff salaries, facility security upgrades, transportation costs and enhanced programming. […]

Measure expanding access to healthcare signed by governor

Tuesday, March 21 by Derek Aaron

Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by healthcare leaders and lawmakers in the Capitol Rotunda for a bill-signing ceremony on Monday, honoring the passage of legislation that expands healthcare services for Kentuckians. The measure, House Bill […]

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Russell, Wayne County men among those to receive posthumous pardons from Governor for helping slaves escape

Coleman announces run for KY Governor

Governor says Adair County woman is 16th death in connection with winter storm

Clinton County native tabbed by Governor to lead state’s medical cannabis office

Comer says he’s interested in running for governor

Governor proposes second pay increase for KSP troopers, increased funds for local law enforcement

Daniel Cameron names Lieutenant Governor running mate

Cameron carries Russell County en route to GOP nomination for governor

Governor signs juvenile justice bill

Measure expanding access to healthcare signed by governor

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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