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By the time you receive this, the decision will have been made as to who the Judge Executive will be for the next four years in Jackson County. As I write this message, I have no way to know what the …
District Court News of 10/26/2026 with Hon. Allen B. Roberts
Hacker, Andrew D; Preliminary Hearing 11/2/2026 Hacker, Andrew Dale; Assault, 2nd Degree- Domestic Violence; Counts 1-4 Not Guilty Plea, Terroristic Threatening, 3rd Degree; Strangulation, 1st …
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 …

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Sports

Jackson County Cross Country Wraps Up Season at State Championship

The Jackson County Generals concluded their 2026 cross country season Saturday, October 31, at the KHSAA State Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park. The Generals boys finished 18th in the state, …

From a Setback to a Comeback: Generals making History on Senior Night!

Friday, October 30th, the Generals took on the Pineville Mountain Lions in a Senior Night clash. Heading into the game, the Mountain Lions had an upper hand in previous matchups. Coach kept the boys …

When The Road Got Tough, The Generals Got Tougher

There are days in sports when the final standings tell you who won. And then there are days when the standings tell only a fraction of the story. Saturday was one of those days. Under an unseasonably …
Obituaries
Henry Junior Cody
Henry Junior Cody was born September 22, 1969, in Harlan, KY, and departed this life on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond, at the age of 57. He was the son of the …
Roger Keith Sandlin
Roger Keith Sandlin, age 66, of McKee, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Keith dedicated 32 years of his …
Mary Ann Isaacs
Mary Ann Isaacs was born January 16, 1972, in Madison County and departed this life Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at her residence at the age of 54. She was the daughter of the late Carl & Christine …
Emery Gabbard
Emery Gabbard, age 64 of McKee, was born on July 28, 1962, in Richmond, KY and passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Berea, KY. He is the son of the late Virgil …
Cleon Bingham
Cleon Bingham was born April 22, 1951, in Clay County, KY and departed this life Saturday, October 24, 2026, at his residence at the age of 75. He was the son of the late Clyde & Arzella (Fox) …
Opinion
With only days remaining between the mundane workday grind and the glory days of fall deer season, the countdown is on. While on paper it may be just another season and another opportunity to chase …
Now that Election Day ‘26 has passed, let us keep our eyes upon a couple of pressing local issues. As you do so, beware the claim, “I'm only one vote!” It's a tired crutch used by our public …
Mental illnesses affect 19% of the adult population, 46% of teenagers and 13% of children each year. People struggling with their mental health may be in your family, live next door, teach your …
It’s funny the things one remembers so clearly from childhood. For me they are often things that most would think insignificant or silly. Take my first real look at an ironweed bloom, for instance. …
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