South KY RECC announces new President/CEO
South Kentucky RECC is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Newton as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Newton has been a dedicated member of South Kentucky RECC’s […]
Julie Nelson Harris joins SPEDA as Vice President of Operations & Communications
Communications consultant takes on larger role leading all communications and marketing efforts, assisting in overall management and operations SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (January 24, 2024) – The Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA) will […]
District 8 Road Condition Update 9 A.M.
Hazardous driving conditions remain; avoid travel SOMERSET, Ky. (Jan. 15, 2024) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 highway crews have worked throughout the night plowing and treating routes. Crews continue […]
City of Somerset issues systemwide boil water advisory
Advisory mandated by state due to equipment installation at Somerset Water Plant; begins Saturday, Jan. 13 SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (January 8, 2024) — The City of Somerset has issued a systemwide boil […]
SPEDA Commerce Park enters new phases of construction
Organization begins marketing build-ready sites to industrial prospects SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (November 30, 2023) – SPEDA Commerce Park, a 142-acre industrial development in eastern Pulaski County, is moving forward rapidly — launching […]
Ring in the New Year in downtown Somerset
In lieu of Light Up Bash, city will host show at The Virginia and promote all entertainment happening downtown SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (November 20, 2023) — There will be plenty to […]
Master Musicians Festival surprises fans with early lineup announcement featuring The Wallflowers as headliner
Southeastern Kentucky’s premier summer music event makes history with pre-holiday release; tickets go on sale on Black Friday 31st annual MMF, presented by Lake Cumberland Tourism, set for July 18-20, 2024 […]
The gift of second chances: Leadership Lake Cumberland Class of 2021 raises $12K for local inmate re-entry program
Class also funds the purchase of translation devices for local schools SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (November 10, 2023) — The Leadership Lake Cumberland (LLC) Class of 2021 and a host of local […]
Suspect Austin Prather returns to court in late November
Sheriff Bobby Jones reports that at approximately 8:30 PM on November 8, 2023, Austin Ray Prather was arrested in Evansville, Indiana. Working with investigators from Pulaski County; the Evansville Police, […]
Suspect on the loose after shooting in Pulaski County
Sheriff Bobby Jones reports on November 7, 2023, at approximately 11:47 PM, Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office, the Somerset Police Department, the Science Hill Police Department, and the Kentucky State […]