Commonwealth Journal Somerset, Ky.

03/11/2024

Few plants can liven up a winter day like the amaryllis. The large pink, white, red, orange and variegated flowers are truly spectacular. You may purchase them as bare or planted bulbs.

Few plants can liven up a winter day like the amaryllis. The large pink, white, red, orange and variegated flowers are truly spectacular. You may purchase them as bare or

02/11/2024

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Somerset Fire Crews were dispatched to Harvey Street for a reported structure fire, where they found a single-family dwelling with smoke visible. Crews were aware of a possible occupant inside. Firefighters conducted a primary search, located a victim, and pulled them from the home; however, the victim was pronounced deceased by the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office. The fire was located and quickly extinguished.
Somerset-Pulaski County EMS also assisted on scene.

02/11/2024

02/11/2024

It was another wild season of volleyball in the Lake Cumberland area this year, with it being fitting that this season have two players being named the Commonwealth Journal Co-Players of the Year in Southwestern’s Halle Norvell and Pulaski County’s …

It was another wild season of volleyball in the Lake Cumberland area this year, with it being fitting that this season have two players being named the Commonwealth Journal Co-Players

02/11/2024

The calendar says November, but we’ve been having so much fun exploring October of 1964, I thought I’d give it one more look before we move on to another decade next week!

The calendar says November, but we’ve been having so much fun exploring October of 1964, I thought I’d give it one more look before we move on to another decade

02/11/2024

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02/11/2024

The Somerset Briar Jumpers wrapped up their 2024 regular season with a trip to Glasgow to take on the Scotties on Friday. Unfortunately, it was a struggle for the Jumpers to get any sort of momentum on offense as they eventually fell 27-14.

The Somerset Briar Jumpers wrapped up their 2024 regular season with a trip to Glasgow to take on the Scotties on Friday. Unfortunately, it was a struggle for the Jumpers

02/11/2024

The Southwestern Warriors closed out regular season play with a 31-0 shutout of Henry Clay Friday in Lexington.

02/11/2024

The Pulaski County Maroons concluded their regular season with a trip to Corbin to take on the Redhounds on Friday, with their contest being plagued by an insane amount of flags on both teams. Eventually, Corbin pulled away for a 28-12 victory.

The Pulaski County Maroons concluded their regular season with a trip to Corbin to take on the Redhounds on Friday, with their contest being plagued by an insane amount of

01/11/2024

If all that “springing forward” and “falling back” has your head in a spin, take heed: It’s once again time to change the clocks.

01/11/2024

Being recognized for your talent at the Grand Ole Opry is a big deal. Several figures in the local music scene got that opportunity last weekend in Nashville.

01/11/2024

Around Christmastime, most are used to hearing the phrase, “It’s better to give than receive.”

01/11/2024

Somerset had a tremendous season that saw them win another regional title, and multiple players have added more accolades to their stellar careers in their senior seasons. Both Tyson Absher and Andrew Tomlinson were named to the All-State First Team…

Somerset had a tremendous season that saw them win another regional title, and multiple players have added more accolades to their stellar careers in their senior seasons. Both Tyson Absher

01/11/2024

A woman from Somerset, KY received an unexpected windfall after playing a Kentucky Lottery Instant Play game online.

01/11/2024

Somerset senior Tori Robertson, the leading goal-scorer in the state, added one more accolade to her high school soccer career by being named to the KHSSCA All-State First Team.

01/11/2024

85-100 – pass inspection.

01/11/2024

Pulaski County at Corbin

01/11/2024

FRANKFORT — More than $16 million will be spent wooing Kentuckians to vote for or against the so-called “school choice” amendment, making it the most expensive election ever over changing Kentucky’s 1891 Constitution.

FRANKFORT — More than $16 million will be spent wooing Kentuckians to vote for or against the so-called “school choice” amendment, making it the most expensive election ever over changing

01/11/2024

LEXINGTON — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is joining other Democrats in calling for the U.S. president to be elected by popular vote, saying the country needs to “move to a place where seven states don’t decide the presidency.”

LEXINGTON — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is joining other Democrats in calling for the U.S. president to be elected by popular vote, saying the country needs to “move to a

01/11/2024

With days left in Kentucky’s general election, supporters and opponents of Amendment 2 are traveling the state to make their last-minute pitches to voters.

01/11/2024

From scenic to slightly sinister, “I Voted” stickers encompass a lot more than the familiar American flag design. Two years ago, a New York county’s stickers featuring a wild-eyed, crab-like creature created by a 14-year-old boy became an online sen…

From scenic to slightly sinister, “I Voted” stickers encompass a lot more than the familiar American flag design. Two years ago, a New York county’s stickers featuring a wild-eyed, crab-like

01/11/2024

Texas hospital patients will be asked if they’re in the U.S. legally starting Friday. The new policy stems from an order by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and it escalates the state’s clash with the Biden administration over immigration. Abbott intends…

Texas hospital patients will be asked if they’re in the U.S. legally starting Friday. The new policy stems from an order by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and it escalates the

01/11/2024

As part of a sweeping two-year investigation into prison labor, The Associated Press found that correctional staff nationwide have been accused of using inmate work assignments to sexually abuse incarcerated women, luring them to isolated spots, out…

As part of a sweeping two-year investigation into prison labor, The Associated Press found that correctional staff nationwide have been accused of using inmate work assignments to sexually abuse incarcerated

01/11/2024

Never before in a presidential election cycle has there been so much discussion of the child tax credit — a tool many Democrats and Republicans have endorsed as a way to lift children and young families out of poverty. There is hope for an increase …

Never before in a presidential election cycle has there been so much discussion of the child tax credit — a tool many Democrats and Republicans have endorsed as a way

31/10/2024

Toyotetsu America, Inc. donated an Industrial Motrec utility vehicle to support the Bluegrass Veteran’s Ranch. This contribution supports the organization’s mission of providing a safe and welcoming environment for veterans in need. The Motrec vehic…

Toyotetsu America, Inc. donated an Industrial Motrec utility vehicle to support the Bluegrass Veteran’s Ranch. This contribution supports the organization’s mission of providing a safe and welcoming environment for veterans