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SCC’s Automotive Program receives National Accreditation

Somerset Community College’s Automotive program has received national accreditation. The program received ASE Training Program accreditation by the ASE Education Foundation The ASE Education Foundation is a non-profit, independent organization that evaluates and accredits entry-level […]

Shearer receives UK’s AgEd freshman of the year award

A 2022 Russell County High School graduate has received a prestigious honor following her freshman year at the University of Kentucky. Sophie Shearer, the daughter of Kevin and Joy Shearer, recently received UK’s Freshman Agricultural […]

Liberty receives over $200K to build new park

The city of Liberty in neighboring Casey County has received $210,566 for construction of a new 8-acre park. The park construction is one of 37 projects around the state that will enhance accessibility and upgrade […]

Community Action Agency receives opioid grant

The Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency in Jamestown was one of 14 organizations to receive a portion of $8 million from the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission within the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office last week. […]

Sheriff’s Office receives clean audit

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office recently received a clean audit from the state auditor’s office. Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon’s office recently announced that the Russell County Sheriff’s tax settlement account received what […]