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2026 Best of Madison County (Video)

Thanks to photographer Kelly McKinney for coverage of the event, and Claudia Nolan for her help in the production of this video.

Celebrating Extension Homemakers who are invaluable to Kentucky

On October 11 - 17, 2026, the Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) is celebrating KEHA Week across the Commonwealth. Established in 1932, the state organization’s 10,849 members are …

Sallee arraigned, pleads not guilty

A man charged with strangulation and unlawful imprisonment was in Madison Circuit Courtroom 2 on Oct. 8, where he entered a not guilty plea and waived formal arraignment. Tristan Sallee is …

2026 General Election: Voting information for Madison County registered voters

Registered voters in Madison County, Kentucky, may participate in the 2026 General Election through Early Voting, Election Day voting, or Absentee voting, depending on eligibility. Details on voting …
News
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 …
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 …
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 25, 2026) — Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, filed Senate Joint Resolution 116 directing Kentucky’s public teaching universities to develop a comprehensive, …
Obituaries
Clifford Steven ‘Steve’ Lynn
Clifford Steven “Steve” Lynn, died at the age of 71 on Saturday October 3, 2026 at his Berea home following a two-week stay in the UK Markey Cancer Center. He is survived by his wife, Betty …
James H. Lambert
James Hilton Lambert , 83 of Mt. Vernon, died Monday, September 21, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington following a short illness. He was born at Berea College Hospital on November 3, 1942 to …
Dr. Bernard ‘Barney’ Davis
Dr. Bernard “Barney” Davis, age 90, of Lexington, KY, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. Barney was a longtime educator in Kentucky at Berea College and Morehead State University. …
Grover Cleveland DeWitt
Grover Cleveland DeWitt, 82, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2026. He was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania , on December 21, 1943. He joined the Air Force …
Dr. Bernard "Barney" Davis
Dr. Bernard “Barney” Davis, age 90, of Lexington, KY, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. Barney was a longtime educator in Kentucky at Berea College and Morehead State …
Sports

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 first. The smile seemed a little less expansive. The …

Eagles fly past Indians, 43-14, improves to 2-0 in district

MT. STERLING—Last Friday night, Madison Southern beat Montgomery County 43-14. Senior quarterback Gabriel Beard completed 11-of-19 passes for 152 yards and one passing touchdown. Senior …

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 top-10 teams, and just knocked off LSU 35–34 in …

Eagles roll past Jaguars, 42-8

After falling behind early to visiting East Jessamine, Madison Southern responded by scoring six straight touchdowns in a 42-8 romp over the Jaguars. Cayden Chasteen picked off a pass late in …
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Opinion
There hung in a Middlesboro steakhouse a warning sign which read:   “We cannot guarantee the flavor of a well-done steak.” First, I can’t help the man who insists upon eating all meat …
“Strong local journalism is essential to a strong community.” — Public Relations Society of America’s Thoroughbred Chapter, as reported by The Lane Report   13 journalists laid …
Long before the internet came along and revolutionized news delivery, newspapers were continually changing how they presented information as society and technologies evolved.  The Berea …
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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.
What are typical mistakes homeowners make when refinishing hardwood floors?
(BPT) - Key takeaways:Homeowners value hardwood floors because of their warmth, beauty and endurance.It's important to protect the appearance, value and lifespan of hardwood floors by …