Commonwealth Journal

This weekend, as we prepare to watch the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, we’re stepping back to May of 1956, when the world was anticipating the 82nd race.

In the U.K., it’s called “Dragon’s Den.” On American TV, “Shark Tank.” But the opportunity for young entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a panel of investors here in Somerset Thursday night saw dogs and horses rule the day.

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of two people on drug trafficking charges this week.

The theme for the 2026 National Day of Prayer comes from 1 Chronicles 16:24: “Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.”

Kentucky State Police have confirmed that a man and woman are dead after an armed robbery at US Bank in Berea on Thursday. 35-year-old Breanna Edwards and 42-year-old Brian Switzer were employees of the bank. Edwards was from Madison County.

For the third weekend in a row, traffic in downtown Somerset will have to work around East Mt. Vernon Street — not because of food trucks or classic cars this time, but for the pomp and pageantry of the prom.

A Pulaski man has been indicted on charges related to the physical abuse of an adult and a minor child.

A $1.357 million traffic project at the intersection of Slate Branch Road and KY 914 has become a topic of discussion and debate among city and county officials. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 8 announced the project earlier this year,…

When the candidates for Pulaski County Clerk took the stage last week at the Somerset Junior Woman’s Club’s Candidate Forum, it’s not surprising that talk quickly turned to the election itself.

Louisville, KY (April 29, 2026) – Bear Wallow Farm, Burnett Farms, Glory Gardens & Greenhouse LLC, Hail’s Farm, Haney’s Appledale Farm, The Greenhouse, Mum & Pumpkin Patch and Woodstock Lavender Co., all located in Pulaski County, have been accepted into…