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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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Whitaker Graduates KSP Training Academy
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 2026 General Election Results
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 …
Beattyville Declares “Extra Mile Day” (11/1) Honoring Those Making a Difference
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 …
L to R: Main Street Director Teresa Mays, Mayor Scott Jackson, State Rep Tim Truett, and USDA Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis Burton
Lee County Receives USDA Grant
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 Boys and Girls Cross Country Compete at the Region 6A Championship
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, …
Lee County "Pride of the Mountains" Marching Band Head to State
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 2026 Woolly Worm Festival
Scenes from the 39th annual 2026 Woolly Worm Festival on Main Street in Beattyville, Kentucky. 
State Auditor Releases 2025 Lee County Fiscal Court Audit Report
  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 …
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.   …
Obituaries
Earl Cockerham, age 86
Earl Cockerham, age 86, of Wide Creek, Kentucky, passed away on November 2, 2026, in the community where he was born and spent his life, surrounded by the place and people he loved. He was born on …
Janice Loraine Bishop Dobson
Janice Loraine Bishop Dobson was born on June 15, 1968 in Sturgis, Michigan (Sturgis Memorial Hospital) and departed this life on November 02, 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky (Baptist Health Hospital) at …
Jerry McIntosh, 88
Jerry McIntosh, 88, of Booneville, Kentucky passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026 at the Owsley County Health Care Center, surrounded by family.   Jerry was born August 4, 1938 in Owsley …
Paul Douglas Mays
Paul Douglas Mays, known as Doug by those who loved him, and Papa Dean to his grandchildren, was born in Beattyville, Kentucky, on February 13, 1950 to Elmer and Blanche Mays and passed away on …
Della Lou Cooper Spicer
Della Lou Cooper Spicer, widow of Pryce Spicer and daughter of the late Earl and Offie Brandenburg Cooper was born in Lee County, Kentucky on March 22, 1940 and departed this life at her home in …
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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 …
Lee County Volleykats

Lee County Volleykats Win 2026 56th District Volleyball Championship

Lee County Volleykats beat Estill Co. 3-1 Tuesday night to claim the title! All District Team: Natalie Price, Hollie Chrisman, Lesha Gross. MVP Lesha Gross. Congrats Lee County Volleykats!!!!

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 …