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Judge's Report
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 …
Deeds Recorded at Jackson County Clerks Office 10/26/2026 – 11/01/2026
Mashburn, Chad Howard, Mashburn, Julie Anne to Hubbard, Charity, Hubbard, Jordan Steele, James, Steele, Carmelette to Robidoux, Tom, Robidoux, James Clay Steele, James, Steele, Carmelette to …
Measles Update: Recent Spread to Allen County as Cases Rise
Allen County confirmed its first measles case last week. Six additional cases across four other counties brought the state’s outbreak total to 200, compared with 193 the previous week, according to …
CVS Health Accused of Racketeering and Fraud in Federal Lawsuit by UK
The University of Kentucky alleges that major retailer CVS Health diverted more than $41 million in prescription drug revenue from its Kentucky hospitals, according to a federal lawsuit filed Oct. …
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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. …
Things sometimes need to be put into perspective to remind us what really matters. Over the weekend, that happened to me at a rural BBQ joint of all places. A singer on a small stage was telling …

Notes to Consider… Current Events: State (Handicapping the ‘27 Governor’s Cup)

I've never understood those who champ at the bit concerning Kentucky's off-year gubernatorial election cycles. Our odd year governor’s races are our state’s Iowa Caucus-type of quadrennial moment …

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