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Rockin’ Derby Eve Benefit Party Returns May 1st to Support Hospice Care Plus

Hospice Care Plus invites the community to celebrate Derby weekend while supporting a meaningful cause at its annual Rockin’ Derby Eve Benefit Party. This year’s event will take place Friday, May …

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Trafficking Arrests in Lee County

Lee County, KY – On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the Lee County Sheriff’s Department arrested two individuals following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of a significant quantity of …
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City of Beattyville News for October
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.   …
LC School Board Recognizes Multiple Staff/Students at Tuesday Night’s Meeting & Other LC School Board News for October
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; …
Eastern Kentucky PRIDE opens Homeowner Septic Program; Lee & Owsley Qualifying Counties
     Eastern Kentucky PRIDE (Personal Responsibility In a Desirable Environment) at The Center for Rural Development announced recently that it has opened applications for the …
Lee County Fiscal Court News for October 2026
       On October 6th, the Lee County Fiscal Court held its regular monthly meeting with all magistrates in   attendance.        Solid waste receipts …
Ky River Medical Center & Ky River Clinics now out of network with WellCare
  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 …
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 …
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 …
Obituaries
   Opal Lee Hicks, 58
   Opal Lee Hicks , 58, of Sexton Creek, Kentucky passed away October 15, 2026 at his residence following a long illness. Opal was born November 21, 1967 in Oneida, Kentucky. He was …
EDNA IRENE ROSS BRANDENBURG,
EDNA IRENE ROSS BRANDENBURG, the wife of Sutton Dean Brandenburg of Beattyville, Kentucky, and the daughter of the late Brad and Joyce Overbee Ross, was born in Hazard, Kentucky on June 13, 1959, and …
   Mary Griffin, 59
   Mary Griffin, 59, of Beattyville, Kentucky, passed away on October 12, 2026. She was born on April 8, 1967, in Wilmington, Ohio, and lived a life marked by faith, gentleness, and love. …
  Carrie Reed, age 92
  Carrie Reed, age 92, of Booneville, Kentucky, passed away on October 15, 2026, in Booneville, Kentucky. She was born on January 26, 1934, in Booneville, Kentucky, and lived a long life marked …
Helen Parrish Beach Obituary
Helen Parrish Beach, 78, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on October 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on August 31, 1948, Helen was the daughter of the late Susan Hyde and …
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Henize, Moore, and Gambel remain red-hot during Lynn Camp win

Lily Henize (left) and Bella Gambel (right)  Photo Submitted
BEATTYVILLE — Lynn Camp’s bats came alive Friday, collecting 25 hits during the Lady Wildcats’ 19-4 win. Lily Henize continues to shine, connecting with a home run while going 3-for-4 with two …

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 …