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Gov. Andy Beshear joined the Kentucky State Police (KSP) to honor 40 cadets graduating from the KSP Training Academy, marking the start of their careers as state troopers serving communities across …

Lee County PVA REP Leeroy Douglas Brandenburg 1550 Lee County Judge-Executive REP Remington Capps 1,428 DEM John Fike 445 Lee County Attorney DEM Thomas Hollon 1,119 …

On November 1, 2026, Mayor Edward Jackson will proclaim  Extra Mile Day , recognizing the people whose volunteer service, generosity, and everyday efforts improve lives and strengthen the …

USDA Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis Burton and staff traveled to Beattyville Town Square on Wednesday, October 21, to announce a  $149,767 grant award  for a regional …

Lee County Cross Country competed over the weekend at Lynn Camp High School.   Lee County Boys Cross Country finished 3rd as a team. Riley Hall placed 1st overall, Carter Begley 11th, …

The Lee County "Pride of the Mountains" Marching Band finished 2nd out of 13 bands in the Class A East Quarterf inals and earned their highest score of the season over the weekend.  They …

Scenes from the 39th annual 2026 Woolly Worm Festival on Main Street in Beattyville, Kentucky. 

  State Auditor Allison Ball has released the audit of the financial statements of the Lee County Fiscal Court for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. State law requires annual audits of county …

By Editor; Kara Thorpe     On Tuesday, October 12th, the Lee County Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting with the following board members in person/virtual attendance; …

By Lisa Robinson   The Beattyville City Council met on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.   The meeting was called to order by Mayor Scott Jackson.   Sally Gilbert did Roll Call.   …

     Eastern Kentucky PRIDE (Personal Responsibility In a Desirable Environment) at The Center for Rural Development announced recently that it has opened applications for the …

  The following was written/submitted from KRMC:      “Despite our best efforts, Kentucky River Medical Center and WellCare were unable to reach an agreement. As of …

       On October 6th, the Lee County Fiscal Court held its regular monthly meeting with all magistrates in   attendance.        Solid waste receipts …

          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, …

     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 …

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 …

     On September 10th, 2026 the Lee County Fiscal Court held its regular monthly meeting with all magistrates in attendance.         Solid waste receipts for …

     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 …

Mother-daughter duo, Vickie and Sarah, own and operate Positive Attraction Soaps Co., a small business producing soaps, candles, and other body products in Beattyville, Kentucky. They have been …

James Harvey Pelfrey born on October 14, 1957 to Geather and Ann Pelfrey departed this life on Monday, August 31, 2026 at the age of 68 at his home surrounded by the love that defined his life. He is …

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