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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 …
City Preparing for Woolly Worm & Other City Council News
By Lisa Robinson      The Beattyville City Council met in regular session on Monday, September 14, 2026.   The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scott Jackson.   City …
FEMA Announces More Than $5 Million for Ky Recovery including funds to Jackson Energy
     FEMA announced more than $5 million in funding for 12 recovery and mitigation projects to help Kentucky communities recover from severe storms, floods, landslides, mudslides and …
Education

Announcing the 2026–2027 High School Ambassador Program

Senator Brandon Smith is pleased to offer high school juniors and seniors throughout the 30th Senatorial District (Breathitt, Estill, Lee, Leslie, Magoffin, Morgan, Perry, Powell, and Wolfe Counties) …

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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 …
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 …
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 …
  By Douglas Moore     Republicans held a little shindig down in Texas in a desperate attempt to drum up support for the upcoming mid-term elections. As the tattered remnants of …
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Healey asks Trump administration to speed up review of planned gas expansion in latest sign of shifting energy politics
As Healey hunts for ways to bring down soaring costs and campaigns for reelection in a race defined by the affordability crisis gripping the state, the governor sees an opportunity to appeal to the Trump administration to bring more gas into the state.
After settlement, CT mom pushes Congress to take up online safety
CT will get money from a landmark settlement with Meta, but advocates still want to see swift passage of Blumenthal’s Kids Online Safety Act.
A rescued Florida panther, one of fewer than 300 of the endangered big cats alive today, is released into the wild.
3 iconic animals show the value of the US Endangered Species Act – and the harm in stripping it away
The stories of a whale, a panther and a butterfly help explain why new interpretations of the Endangered Species Act could be catastrophic for species’ survival.
Money milestones parents should plan for their kids
Ally Financial reports that parents can secure their children's financial future by planning for key milestones like allowances, first jobs, and college savings.
The benefits of testosterone for women, according to 1,220 patients
Hone Health reports a September 2026 FDA workshop on testosterone for menopausal women, exploring its benefits for sexual desire, energy, and overall health.