2026 Best of Madison County (Video)

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Where Were You on Sept. 11, 2001?

This week, our nation recognizes the 25th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on American soil. These 9/11 attacks saw 2,977 victims lose their lives between the World Trade Center, the …

Stivers Reveals Decision Concerning Gubernatorial Run

FRANKFORT, Ky (July 27, 2026) — The following is a statement from Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, regarding his potential run for Kentucky’s next governor in 2027. “I am …

KENTUCKY CAN LEAD ON DATA CENTERS WITHOUT LEAVING COMMUNITIES BEHIND

Mention data centers and you're likely concerned about increasing electric bills, water consumption, noise, and whether these facilities truly benefit the communities where they're built. Those …

Deeds Recorded at Jackson County Clerks Office 9/14/2026 – 9/26/2026

Belew, Rosetta, Belew, Walter Ray Jr, Carter, Leland Leslie to Cwik, Jimmy, Cwik, Debbie Rocky Branch Waterfront, LLC to Weeks, Donna, Weeks, Lewis Webb, Richard Allen, Webb, Karen, Mays, Janet …

The Jackson County Sun - Out Of The Past 1959

Jackson County Detention Center Inmate Roster 9.23.26 - 9.29.26

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Big problem, but a simple fix

Your right to know what your public officials are saying and doing was recently gutted by the Kentucky supreme court. Overturning a lower court decision, in a 4 to 2 ruling on …

Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Kentucky Airman

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 7, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered that flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, April 11, in honor of a Kentucky airman …

SENATE PRESIDENT ROBERT STIVERS FILES SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN RURAL, UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 25, 2026) — Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, filed Senate Joint Resolution 116 directing Kentucky’s public teaching universities to develop a comprehensive, …

Obituaries

Bitha Jane Isaacs

Bitha Jane Isaacs, 97, of Richmond, In., went to her heavenly home surrounded by family, on September 22, 2026. Bitha was the fourth child of thirteen children, born on May 30, 1929, to Emery and …

Zona Estridge

Zona Estridge was born July 19, 1941 in Jackson County, Kentucky and departed this life on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at the Berea Health and Rehab. She was 85 years old. She is the daughter of the …

Donna Sue Reynolds

Donna Sue Reynolds was born May 27, 1956 in Hamilton, Ohio and departed this life Friday, September 18, 2026 at the Continue Care Hospital in Corbin, at the age of 70. She was the daughter of the …

Bobbie Jean Sams

Bobbie Jean Sams, 75, of Tyner, KY passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Thursday, September 17, 2026. She was born in Hazard, KY on March 4, 1951, to Wesley & Ethel (Couch) Fugate. She …

Eva Viola Isaacs

Eva Viola Isaacs, age 83, of Kerby Knob, Kentucky, passed peacefully at her home on September 21, 2026. Eva Viola Isaacs, born Eva Viola Sebald, was born on October 21, 1942, in Baltimore, …

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Generals Continue Strong Cross Country Season with PR-Filled Day

The Jackson County Generals continued to show progress on the cross country course Saturday, turning in a strong collection of personal records and season-best performances as the season moves toward …

Decisions, Decisions

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) — I had a really good question for Mark Pope at Kentucky Basketball Media Day on Monday. At least I thought it was good. You’ll have to take my word for it because I never …

Middle School Generals Hit Crucial Stretch with 8th-Grade Call-Ups and Playoff Push

As the Jackson County Middle School Generals football season winds down, both squads are experiencing a wave of high-stakes action, historic milestones, and critical playoff implications. The 7th and …

Generals Capture Southeast Kentucky Golf Conference Tournament Championship

The Generals capped off an impressive Southeast Kentucky Golf Conference season in championship fashion, battling through two nights of competition to claim the conference tournament title. …

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Notes to Consider- 6. John Quincy Adams (Republican) 1824-1828 Foreign Policy Big Idea: Secretary of State Clay

Previously, I had ended the Founding Brothers Era of American History with President James Monroe. A few months ago however, I listened to the case made by fellow Jackson Countian and historian …

Shootin' It Straight - Harder Target

While we live in a rural area where targeted crime is rare, it isn't unheard of. Most of us routinely travel to larger urban areas where crime rates are definitively higher. Carjackings, armed …

The Road to Mental Wellness With Desert Rose

Sleep and mental health have a powerful, two-way connection where poor sleep can trigger mental health struggles, and mental health conditions can disrupt sleep. Anyone who’s tossed and turned or …

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The Briar Philosopher - The Cup of Christ

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How to stay healthier this year: Schedule your flu shot

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5 Insurance Company Tactics That Could Shrink Your Injury Claim

(NewsUSA) - After a car crash, dealing with injuries, medical appointments and vehicle repairs can be overwhelming enough. Then comes another challenge: dealing with insurance companies.While …

Running a small business means making sacrifices. Are they permanent?

Rocket Lawyer reports that small business owners often sacrifice time and income for flexibility and control, but these sacrifices can become permanent if not reassessed.