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Gov. Beshear Announces Grant Program for Kentucky Communities To Boost Job Growth

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 …

Gov. Beshear: Medical Cannabis Now Available Across All Kentucky Licensing Regions

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 Opens Application Portals for High School and Collegiate Programs

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 …

EKU Recognized Among Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report

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 …

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, …
Sports

49th District Boys' Basketball Votes To Seed Tournament

With the 13th Region Boys' and Girls' Basketball Tournaments moving to the new Super Region format, the 49th District met Monday morning to revisit its seed/draw format for the boys' district …

JC Cross Country End Season on a High Note

Jackson County finished the season on a high note at Monticello. 19 runners got a PR peaking at the last race of the season. Both girls and boys team placed 3rd. Congratulations to Tatum Truett …
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Winning Ugly Never Looked So Beautiful

(NORMAN, Okla.) — “Statistics are for losers,” Kentucky head football coach Will Stein said after his team stunk it up for much of the game against Oklahoma on Saturday. Too many punts. Not …

JC Boys Win Cross Country Title - Girls Finish Runner-Up

The Jackson County High School cross country teams delivered an outstanding performance Saturday, October 10, capturing the boys’ team championship and girls’ runner-up honors. Heavy rain …
Education

Jackson County Adult Education Offers Many Services to Our Community

Jackson County Adult Education in McKee, KY provides free GED test prep, official practice testing, workforce training, college readiness, and family literacy support. Located at 654 Educational …
Macy Wathen

JCHS Macy Wathen Selected for Prestigious Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program

McKee, Ky. — Jackson County High School junior Macy Wathen has been selected for the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP), one of the Commonwealth’s most prestigious and competitive …
McKee Elementary Promotes Autism Awareness and Understanding

McKee Elementary Marks Autism Awareness, Reflecting a Growing Focus Across Kentucky

Students at McKee Elementary showed their support for Autism Awareness on Monday, April 20, 2026, wearing blue as part of a schoolwide effort to promote understanding, acceptance and inclusion for …
2026 JC Generals Track & Field Team

JC GENERALS TRACK & FIELD BUILD MOMENTUM AT MIDSEASON

MADISON CENTRAL — The Jackson County Generals delivered a strong meet this week, highlighted by a wave of personal records as the team passes the midpoint of the season. Lillie Davidson led the …
2026 JCHS Lady Generals (L-R), Kylee Martin, Aubrey Estridge, Sofia Martinez, Ella-Grace Sallee, Tilly Truett, Amber Smith, Macy Wathen, Lexi Brockman, Baylee Berry, Aubrey McCowan, Kylie Moore & Sadie Seals.

2026 Lady Generals Softball Season Preview

The crack of the bat and the rhythm of cleats on dirt signal the return of a new softball season, and this year’s squad is already showing signs of promise. With a mix of experienced upperclassmen …
Features

From Our Archives: Beattyville Enterprise, November 19, 2009

BEATTYVILLE - Major General Charles Beach, Jr. of Beattyville, KY, Chairman of Peoples Exchange Bank & Insurance, expired on Veterans Day, Nov 11, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY …

WUKY, who began in Beattyville, continues legacy as Central Kentucky’s trusted source for news, music

For 85 years, WUKY has informed, inspired and connected Central Kentuckians through award-winning journalism and musical discovery. On Oct. 17, 1940, WUKY (formerly WBKY) officially hit the …

National Lineman Appreciation Day Honors the Workers Who Keep the Lights on

The Linemen for Jackson Energy

Communities across the country are marking National Lineman Appreciation Day, a day set aside to recognize the lineworkers who build, maintain and repair the power grid—often in dangerous …

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Bill blocking Kentuckians from suing pesticide makers splits House GOP but still advances
FRANKFORT — A bill that critics say would block Kentuckians from suing pesticide companies for failing to warn of their products’ hazards narrowly passed the Republican-controlled House Tuesday over significant Republican opposition. Senate Bill 199, sponsored by Sen. Jason Howell, R-Murray, would designate that the warning required under a federal law “shall be deemed a […]
House passes bill raising sports gambling age in Kentucky to 21, banning some prop bets
FRANKFORT — The GOP-controlled Kentucky House voted Thursday to raise the age to gamble on sports to 21 and ban proposition bets, or “prop” bets, on Kentucky college athletes. Rep. Michael Meredith, R-Oakland, the primary sponsor of House Bill 904, told a legislative committee earlier this month that the provisions had been worked on for […]
Kentucky House advances bill protecting gun industry from lawsuits
FRANKFORT — Gun manufacturers and sellers would be shielded from lawsuits over the actions of their customers under a bill approved Tuesday by the GOP-controlled Kentucky House of Representatives.  Rep. TJ Roberts, R-Burlington, sponsor of House Bill 78, told lawmakers that “criminals should be held liable for their actions — not manufacturers, not sellers who […]
More than 1,000 people being held by ICE in Kentucky jails, analysis finds
The number of ICE detainees in Kentucky jails has more than doubled, and almost three-fourths of them have no criminal record or pending charges, according to an analysis by the League of Women Voters of Kentucky.  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained 1,041 individuals in Kentucky jails in February up significantly from the 434 in […]
Kentucky should address ‘foster care gap’ that puts kids in unsafe settings, auditor says
This story discusses suicide and human traficking. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Report human trafficking to the Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888.  A 13-year-old girl was physically restrained 14 times in 30 days while in an emergency placement where she […]
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6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom
(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.