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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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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. …
College & Trade School Fair/Career Exploration at JCHS
The Daniel Boone Community Action Agency is inviting local businesses to introduce students to career fields and give them a better idea of what those jobs involve. Hands-on activities are encouraged …
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) …
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 …

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 …