County Road Requests at Fiscal Court Meeting

The Owsley County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Monday, February 9, 2026. County Judge Executive Zeke Little called the meeting to order. Everyone stood and recited the Pledge of …

OC Board of Education News

The Owsley County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Board Chairperson Joyce Campbell called the meeting to order. Board Secretary Betty Jo Neeley took …

Owsley County Man Sentenced for Receiving Child Sexual Material in Eastern District Court

LONDON, Ky. – A Booneville, Ky., man, Berlin Hollan, 52, was sentenced to 60 months on Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier for receiving child pornography. On September …

The Cawood Road Facing Closure is Problematic for Some

According to Cycle News, the AMA (American Motorcycle Association) is urging all riders and supporters of motorized access to take immediate action against a proposal that would strip approximately …

Jackson Energy Operation Roundup Grant Award

Isaac Moore of Owsley County Search and Rescue, accepts a grant award from the 3rd quarter meeting of the Jackson Energy Operation RoundUp program for $1,100.

Union Commonwealth University Anticipates Largest Freshman Class in Institution History

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. – Union Commonwealth University is preparing to welcome what is anticipated to be the largest freshman class in the institution's history as students return to campus for …

Stivers Reveals Decision Concerning Gubernatorial Run

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 …

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Quilt Winner - Pineville Opportunity Store Contest

he winner of the Pineville Opportunity Store Quilt Contest is Tina Miracle. She received a $50 and a $25 gift card to the Pineville Opporunity Store. Thanks to Pamela Renee …

Once Upon A Saturday Kicks Off At The Pineville - Bell County Public Library

We want to thank everyone who came out for our Once Upon a Saturday kickoff! We had the best time with each and every one of you all and thank you for reading with us today. We loved …

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The Fourmile Mine Disaster , Part 2

Disaster struck the Kentucky Straight Creek Mining Company at Fourmile, KY, on the day after Christmas in 1945. Some nearby residents felt a vibration and thought right away that something …

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Decisions, Decisions

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) — I had a really good question for Mark Pope at Kentucky Basketball Media Day on Monday. At least I thought it was good. You’ll have to take my word for it because I never …

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Pressure, Served Blue

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) — Sometimes you can want something so badly that wanting it becomes part of the problem. Kentucky volleyball got a firsthand lesson in that Sunday afternoon. More than …

Eye of the Storm

(LEXINGTON, KY.) – “I called it,” said NO ONE. At least no one I know. Not after the second half against Alabama last week, when Kentucky’s promising start to the Will Stein era …

Obituaries

Deborah "Debbie" Ann Earle

Karen Miracle Torez

Karen Miracle Torez, age 73, of Middlesboro, KY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY. She was born in Harlan, KY, on …

David Elige Tongue Hensley

David Elige “Tongue” Hensley, of East Jellico, passed away peacefully at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in London at the age of 68. He was born on April 30, 1958, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son …

Donald Mills

Donald Mills, 83 of Arjay, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at home. He was born in Blanche on September 18, 1942, a son of the late Taylor and Creasie Bailey Mills. Donald …

Barbara Jean Stewart

Barbara Jean Stewart, 87, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Corryton surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Harlan County on March 20, 1939, to Edith …

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KENTUCKY CAN LEAD ON DATA CENTERS WITHOUT LEAVING COMMUNITIES BEHIND

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

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

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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Healey asks Trump administration to speed up review of planned gas expansion in latest sign of shifting energy politics

As Healey hunts for ways to bring down soaring costs and campaigns for reelection in a race defined by the affordability crisis gripping the state, the governor sees an opportunity to appeal to the Trump administration to bring more gas into the state.

After settlement, CT mom pushes Congress to take up online safety

CT will get money from a landmark settlement with Meta, but advocates still want to see swift passage of Blumenthal’s Kids Online Safety Act.

A rescued Florida panther, one of fewer than 300 of the endangered big cats alive today, is released into the wild.

3 iconic animals show the value of the US Endangered Species Act – and the harm in stripping it away

The stories of a whale, a panther and a butterfly help explain why new interpretations of the Endangered Species Act could be catastrophic for species’ survival.

Money milestones parents should plan for their kids

Ally Financial reports that parents can secure their children's financial future by planning for key milestones like allowances, first jobs, and college savings.

The benefits of testosterone for women, according to 1,220 patients

Hone Health reports a September 2026 FDA workshop on testosterone for menopausal women, exploring its benefits for sexual desire, energy, and overall health.