Food Drive in Honor of Joyce Marks

2027 American Rally Association National Championship Coming to McKee

From a regional rally to the final round of the national championship. The Boone Forest Rally will close out the 2027 American Rally Association National Championship November 11–13 in London and …

October 2026: Turning Bullying Awareness into Action

Each October, National Bullying Prevention Month brings students, families, educators, and community members together to raise awareness and prevent bullying. The observance is more than a campaign: …

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Corner Cafe - Adopt an Artist - Ileaha Vaughn

The Corner Cafe’ has adopted local artist Ileaha Vaughn. Ileaha is a Jackson County resident, veteran, wife, mother, and on top of working a full time job - does extensive volunteer work here in …

Jackson County Voters Prepare for Kentucky’s 2026 General Election

Kentucky’s 2026 General Election will take place Tuesday, November 3, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. Jackson County voters should make a plan now by confirming their …

Laurel County Becomes Center of Kentucky Measles Outbreak

A measles outbreak that began in Laurel County in late August has grown to 56 confirmed cases, making the county one of the hardest-hit communities in Kentucky’s widening public-health response. …

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Community Meeting to Provide Input on Old Jail Project

Interim Judge Paul Hays called a community meeting on Wednesday, October 14 in the courtroom of the old Courthouse in McKee to solicit input and provide an opportunity for public participation in the …

Sand Gap Elementary Makes History: Small School Doing BIG Things!

There is something special happening at Sand Gap Elementary! For the first time in our school’s history, Sand Gap Elementary has earned a BLUE - Very High Achieving - rating, placing our school …

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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 …

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 5/6 Grade Generals Win Mountain Middle School Athletic Conference Championship
- 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 …
- Where's the Beautiful, Mark?
  
  (LEXINGTON, Ky.) — Something was missing from Mark Pope's appearance at SEC Basketball Media Day. I couldn't quite put my finger on it at …
- Will Stein and the Perils of a Swollen Head
  
  (LEXINGTON, Ky.) — Somebody needs to check Will Stein's hat size. I'm serious. Kentucky's young football coach is 5–1, has beaten two …
- Season Update: JCMS Football Wraps Regular Season, Eyes Playoff Run
  
  The Jackson County Middle School Generals closed out their regular season on a high note last Thursday with a decisive road victory over Harlan, …

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Obituaries

Mary Lou Gray

Mary Lou (Oliver) Gray, age 90, wife of the late Ralph Gray passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Lee County Health Care Center in Beattyville. She was born October 23, 1935, in Owsley …

Freda Bea Lamb

Freda Bea Lamb, 86, of Georgetown passed away Sunday October 4, 2026, at her residence. She was born on June 15, 1940, in Madison County, Kentucky to the late James Lester and Rosie (Laws) Lamb. She …

John Douglas Kerby

John Douglas Kerby, better known as Doug was born April 21, 1951, in Jackson County and departed this life Sunday, October 4, 2026, at his residence in Annville, at the age of 75. He was the son of …

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 …

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Shootin' It Straight - Money Monthly

Dimes make dollars, as the saying goes. The dime itself has become largely irrelevant in the modern world of finance. What once cost nickels and dimes now costs dollar bills. These days, we're …

Notes to Consider… Current Events: World (Realignment)

“One word, Benjamin: drones.” Hear that just as Mr. McGuire gave Dustin Hoffman’s character, Benjamin Braddock, the warning of “plastics” in the 1967 classic “The Graduate.” For …

The Road to Mental Wellness With Desert Rose

Many of us feel detached from our bodies, minds or surroundings at times. But when these experiences have a big impact on our lives, it can become a mental health problem. Dissociation is when you …

The Briar Philosopher - Bearly Human

I haven’t written much about the Native American side of myself lately. But I saw something on TV the other night that got my Injun up. I know a lot of people won’t agree with me on this topic …

Shootin' It Straight - Dial It Back

While the battle is being fought over data centers and artificial intelligence, there is another movement quietly treading alongside it. While we are undoubtedly throttling forward with all things …

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Notes to Consider… America 250 Presidents Timeline: Manifest Destiny Era Overview

It doesn’t take long being around our English speaking cousins to realize we are very much different peoples. In my experience, the Australians are the closest but even they are “missing” …

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Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know

TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents.

8 personal banking tasks you should automate to save time and money

Mercury reports on automating personal banking tasks to save time and money, highlighting eight tasks like automatic savings and payment setups.

How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time

(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …

10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026

TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.

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.