Kentucky State Police Investigates Trooper-Involved Shooting in Adair County
COLUMBIA, Ky. (April 21, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been requested by Post 15 in Columbia to investigate a trooper-involved shooting that occurred on Monday, April 20, shortly before 7:00 p.m. CDT in Adair County. The initial investigation indicates that officers from the Adair County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO)…
Read MoreKentucky State Police Conducts Three Death Investigations in Adair County
COLUMBIA, Ky. (April 21, 2026) – In the morning hours of April 20, 2026, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 received a report of a shooting incident that led Troopers to discover three individuals deceased at three separate residences. KSP Post 15 received a call from the Adair County 911 Center requesting Troopers to respond…
Read MoreTerry (Farmer) W. Lawless, 82, Jamestown
Terry (Farmer) W. Lawless, 82, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, April 19th, at home. Terry (Farmer) was born in Russell Springs, KY on September 21, 1943, a son of the late Francis (Holt) and Oldon Lawless. He served in the U.S. Army, he was a heavy equipment operator and farmer. Terry (Farmer) is survived by:…
Read MoreLinda Carol Kerr, 68, Columbia
Linda Carol Kerr, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at her home. She was 68 years of age. Born on April 30, 1957, in Danville, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Ruby McDaniel LeFevers. Linda was a former payroll manager for Neat Companies and a member of Free Union…
Read MoreFaye Blakey Morgan, 88
Faye Blakey Morgan, daughter of the late John Sidney and Susie Campbell Blakey, was born in Russell County on February 2, 1938, and departed this life, Thursday, April 16, 2026, attaining the age of 88 years, 2 months, and 14 days. Faye was united in marriage to Edwin Morgan on December 10, 1959. Two children…
Read MoreMary Beth Durham, 40, Russell Springs
Mary Beth Durham, of Russell Springs, passed away at her home on Sunday April 12, 2026. She was 40 years of age. Born July 29, 1985, in London, she was a daughter of Ben Durham and Teresa Jones Stevens. Beth was a former waitress, and she loved being around people. Her son Kayden was…
Read MoreRodney Lyle Ballenger, 72, Somerset
Rodney Lyle Ballenger, 72, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on April 6, 2026. Born on January 7, 1954, and raised in Russell Springs, Kentucky, Rodney lived a life defined by hard work, resilience, and generosity. He spent many years serving his community through his role as Assistant Executive Director at Lake Cumberland Community Action…
Read MoreReba E. Wilson, 87, Russell Springs
Reba E. Wilson, 87, of Russell Springs, passed away Thursday, April 9th, at home. Reba was born in Russell Springs, KY on September 3, 1938, a daughter of the late Lockie (Mann) and Oscar Johnson. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed quilting and spending time with family. Reba is survived…
Read MoreKentucky State Police Investigates Death in McCreary County
STRUNK, Ky. (April 7, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 11 in London is conducting a death investigation in the Strunk community of McCreary County. On Tuesday April 7, 2026, around 12:30 a.m. EDT, Troopers responded to a disturbance call on Patterson Dr. Upon the Troopers’ arrival, they located an unresponsive male, identified as Gene Cooper, 60…
Read MoreKentucky State Police Investigates Bus Collision in Whitley County
CORBIN, Ky. (April 7, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 11 in London is investigating an injury collision in Whitley County that occurred on Monday, April 6, 2026, on the Cumberland Falls Highway at the intersection of Ward Cemetery Road at around 3:00 p.m. EDT. The preliminary investigation indicates that a Whitley County Sheriff’s Department…
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