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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

Senate President Robert Stivers
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

Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester
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 …

EASTERN KENTUCKY IS SHOWING THE COUNTRY WHAT  RURAL RENEWAL ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE

Senate President Robert Stivers and Heidi Heitkamp
For years, too much of the national conversation about rural America has focused on what has been lost. Factories closed. Coal jobs disappeared. Young people moved away. As two leaders from …

Big problem, but a simple fix

Jay Nolan, Nolan Group Media
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 …

Looking for a Better Work-Life Balance?

Nolan Group Media Offers Career Opportunities Across the Region For many hardworking individuals across southeastern and south-central Kentucky, long hours, unpredictable schedules, and weekend …
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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: …
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. …
The architect from Nesbit/JCB shows a conceptual layout for the interior.
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 …
The McKee Elementary Bulldogs ranked in the Highest performing category "Blue" , McKee Elementary ranking #18 among elementary schools
Jackson County Public Schools Weigh Gains and Gaps in New Kentucky Assessment Results
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) publicly released assessment and accountability data for the 2025-2026 school year on Oct. 15, as required by state statute and the federal Every Student …
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 …
Advocate sports

Modern gun deer season opens Nov. 8

FRANKFORT — Deer hunters have been afield since September with the opening of archery and crossbow seasons, but modern gun deer season, Kentucky’s biggest …

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 …