U.S. 27 reopen to traffic following Tornado
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District Eight Office announces that U.S. 27 between traffic signal #19 and #25 has officially reopened following significant cleanup and emergency repairs caused by last week’s destructive tornado in Pulaski County. While this critical corridor is once again open to the public, cleanup and infrastructure repairs remain ongoing. Motorists should […]
Melissa Criswell
Melissa Criswell, age 52, wife of Mark Criswell, daughter of Estil and Wanda Thompson, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at her home. In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by: 1 son, Austin Dakota Criswell (Bailey) 1 daughter, Carrie Mae Criswell 1 grandchild, Callahan Criswell 2 sisters, Kendra Ryan and Katrina […]
Bobby Lee Fulton
Bobby Lee Fulton was born July 23, 1961, and departed this life day, Monday, May 19, 2025, reaching the age of 63 years. He is survived by his wife, Terrie (Durham) Fulton; three daughters, Desiree Fulton, Brigitte Fulton, and Dana (husband Chandler) Kilburn; six grandchildren, Dagan (wife Ashley) Hollars, Chalee Hollars, Katie (husband, Dakota) Karr, Cobie […]
Ernest Randall “Boot Jack” Lee
Ernest Randall “Boot Jack” Lee, of Albany, Kentucky, formerly of New Castle Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at his home in Clinton County, Kentucky, having attained the age of 78 years, 1 months, and 26 days. He was born on Tuesday, March 25, 1947, in Albany, Kentucky, the son of Hass & Maudie […]
NWS Weather Update
The National Weather Service says the May 16th tornado that impacted Pulaski and Laurel Counties has received an official rating of EF-4. Maximum wind: 170 mph. Path length: 55.6 miles long. Maximum width: 1700 yards. The Russell County portion of the Tornado was upgraded from an EF-2 to EF-3 The Monticello Mesonet site recorded 1.26 […]