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2026 Best of Madison County (Video)

Thanks to photographer Kelly McKinney for coverage of the event, and Claudia Nolan for her help in the production of this video.

PRTC Phase 1 Lee Co. Fiber Expansion Complete

          Phase 1 of PRTC’s major fiber internet expansion is officially complete and customers can now sign up for service. The affected areas are a portion of 52 West, …

Flood Mitigation Bill Concerning KY River in Beattyville/ Lee moves onto Senate Flood Mitigation Bill Concerning KY River in Beattyville/ Lee moves onto Senate

     A flood mitigation and risk management bill known as Water Resources Development Act passed the US House on the 16th of this month. Rep. H. Rogers request projects for the KY …

Tax Rates set at Sept. Meeting & Other Fiscal Court News

     On September 10th, 2026 the Lee County Fiscal Court held its regular monthly meeting with all magistrates in attendance.         Solid waste receipts for …
News
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 13, 2026) – The 2026 Kentucky legislative session delivered one of the most impactful and forward-looking outcomes for agriculture in recent history, securing major …
WASHINGTON, DC –  U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced Kentucky has been awarded $212.9 million from the new Rural Health Transformation Fund through the Centers for Medicare …
Thanksgiving is a special time across Kentucky. As families gather around the table, it gives us a chance to slow down and reflect on what truly matters. Faith, family, hard work, and community have …
Obituaries
Tracy Pittman
Tracy Pittman, born on February 20, 1979, in Manchester, Kentucky, passed away on September 19, 2026, in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and love that will be …
Charles Howard Hundley Sr., 83
Charles Howard Hundley Sr., 83, of Booneville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at his residence following a long illness. Born on May 27, 1943, in Owsley County, Kentucky, …
Margaret Marlene Baker, 70
Margaret Marlene Baker, known to many as Marlene Baker, passed away at her residence in Booneville, Kentucky, on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on December 11, 1955, Marlene was …
Betty Lou Kilburn, age 85
Betty Lou Kilburn, age 85, of Lee County, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026. She was born on August 20, 1941, and lived a life devoted to her faith, her family, and the simple …
Betty Davis, age 94
Betty Davis , age 94, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the West Hill Assisted Living in Macon, Georgia.    Betty was born May 29, 1932 in Chavies, Kentucky, a daughter …
Sports

Will Stein Has Said All the Right Things. Now Comes Saturday.

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) — For eight months, Will Stein has been building something. Kentucky’s first-year head football coach has spent that time crafting a roster, an offense, a culture, and a …

Kentucky’s fall hunting seasons await

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 24, 2026) —  From doves and deer to bobcat and bear, fall brings many options for hunters in Kentucky to fill their freezers or take on new challenges. Although the …

MSU Cheer Program Up for National Awards

MOREHEAD, Ky. --  With the most national titles of any college program in the history of the sport, Morehead State cheerleading is now up for even more national honors, as the program has been …

From Patriot to Pro: Mayo Signs with State College Spikes

University of the Cumberlands Baseball pitcher  Jackson Mayo  has officially signed a professional contract with the State College Spikes of the MLB Draft League, earning the opportunity to …
National Sports
Opinion
  By Douglas Moore     It’s all hands on deck for officials of the Republican Party as they frantically send out an S.O.S. against the fast approaching giant iceberg of …
By John P Duddy    The Dems are in the middle of an identity crisis trying to back petal on everything they saying do but we all know their intentions if elected at any level. The Dems …
By John P Duddy      At one time not so long ago, there were a lot of people who were democrats who were proud of their party and proud to be one. But times have changed and the …
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