Department of Corrections - All Headlines

Below is a list of all current press releases.  To view the full text, click on the press release title.

  • Scott Jordan Promoted to Deputy Warden at Western Kentucky Correctional Complex
    Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Scott Jordan, a 12-year veteran of the Department of Corrections, has been promoted to deputy warden at Western Kentucky Correctional Complex (WKCC) in Lyon County. He will begin his new duties on April 16.
  • Joe Martin Promoted to Program Coordinator
    Thursday, March 07, 2013
    I am pleased to announce the promotion of Joe Martin from Administrative Specialist III at WKCC to the position of Program Coordinator in the Central Office.
  • DOC Introduces Family Engagement Sessions
    Tuesday, February 26, 2013
    The Kentucky Department of Corrections’ Reentry Branch hosted its first “Family Engagement Session” recently in Bowling Green. The meeting was held in partnership with the Southern Reentry Council.
  • Donna Reed Hester Promoted to Program Administrator in Classification Branch
    Wednesday, February 13, 2013
    Kentucky Department of Corrections has announced that Donna Reed Hester has been promoted to program administrator for the Classification Branch
  • Tera Vincent Promoted to Assistant Supervisor
    Monday, February 11, 2013
    Division of Probation and Parole Director Tim Carman has announced the promotion of Tera Vincent to the position of assistant supervisor of District 16 in Louisville.
  • Moore Named DOC System Consultant IT
    Thursday, January 17, 2013
    Beth Moore has been promoted to the position of Systems Consultant IT. DOC Information Technology Branch Manager Terry Terrell said Moore assumed her new duties on Jan. 16.
  • Randy Hargis Promoted to Deputy Warden at KCIW
    Thursday, January 10, 2013
    Kentucky Department of Corrections Deputy Commissioner James Erwin today announced that Randy Hargis has been promoted to deputy warden at Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women in Pewee Valley.
  • Steve Woodward Promoted to Warden at WKCC
    Friday, January 04, 2013
    Kentucky Department of Corrections Deputy Commissioner James Erwin today announced that Steve Woodward has been promoted to warden at the Western Kentucky Correctional Complex in Fredonia.