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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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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 …
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 …
Beattyville Based Business Featured in "Only in Kentucky"
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 …
Former Sheriff and Long Time Pillar of the Community Passes Away
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 …
2026 Lee County Fair Schedule
Free entertainment for the Lee County fair: Nightly Schedule Wednesday, September 9 5:00 p.m. – Fair Opens 6:00 p.m. – Lee County Marching Band Cake Walk Thursday, …
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 …
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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 …