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Lee County, Kentucky had no library. So Kentucky put a library on a horse and sent it up the creek beds.    The pack horse library was a WPA project and it ran in …

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 …

For women, menopause is more than a reproductive health milestone; It can also mark an important turning point for heart health. The years leading up to and through menopause are associated with an …

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. 

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!!!!

  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 …

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 19, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that applications are now being accepted for the Kentucky Talent Recruitment Grant Program, which provides state funding to …

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that medical cannabis is now available across all 11 of Kentucky’s dispensary licensing regions following the opening of …

The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) is now accepting applications for its Summer Startup program for high school students and its Collegiate Pitch competition for college-age …

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 …

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) earned rankings in several categories among the nation’s best in the recent release of the 2027 Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.  “This …

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