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.

'That's where change happens'

Rev. Dr. William Barber II grew emotional Thursday during a speech at Union Church. Barber, who co-chairs the Poor People's Campaign, called on people to march to the polls.

It took a few minutes for Rev. Dr. William Barber II to climb the few steps up to the pulpit at Union Church. "There's no way I was …

Berea couple hikes the Appalachian Trail

Connor Richmond and Allyson Porter celebrate hiking the Appalachian Trail.

In middle school, Connor Richmond watched a YouTube video that intrigued him about hiking the Appalachian Trail. “That stayed with me,” Richmond said. “But it’s not something you can …

‘Love democracy more’

This protester held a ‘Vote Early’ sign during Saturday’s No Kings demonstration, held in Richmond. The event was part of a nationwide No Kings day of demonstrations.

Janie Jordan showed up for Saturday’s No Kings demonstration in Richmond proudly juggling two large signs. One listed her reasons to vote, including humanity, civil rights, equality, and …

Madison County Detention Center Bookings: October 22

Richmond Mayor Robert Blythe discusses the softball fields at Irvine McDowell Park during the Oct. 15 workshop meeting of the Richmond City Commission.

Richmond dissolves RIDC

Richmond’s “evolution” in economic development to an endeavor with an annual budget of almost a million dollars has led to the dissolution of the city’s industrial development corporation. …

Madison County Detention Center: October 21

Earl Eads, 38, assault, 4th degree , domestic violence, minor injury JEROMY Pitman, 19, failure to appear Carlos Aguilar, 29, nonpayment of court costs, fee fees, or fines Alicsha …

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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 …

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 …

SENATE PRESIDENT ROBERT STIVERS FILES SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN RURAL, UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

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

Doxie Cope

Doxie Cope, 83, passed away on October 16, 2026, in Berea, Kentucky. She was born on March 17, 1943, in Clay County, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, quiet strength, and a …

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 …

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Lady Pirates’ volleyball falls to Rock and Estill

On October 12, the Berea Lady Pirates volleyball team battled with Rockcastle County. They unfortunately took a loss, but that doesn’t tell their story to its full potential. The first set was …

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 …

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 …

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Old man’s moped outruns Corvette

An old man on a moped pulled up next to a young fellow in a Corvette at a stoplight. “What kind of car you got there?” the old man asked, his thumbs tucked into his suspenders. …

Woodcraft: Lessons From Deer Camp (Table Fare)

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 …

National Newspaper Week: A reflection

“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 …

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What 8 hours on your feet really does to your body

KURU Footwear reports that being on your feet for eight hours can cause various physical issues like muscle fatigue, pain, and cardiovascular risks, emphasizing the need for varied movement and better workplace design to mitigate discomfort.

Can feng shui lower stress? What the research on clutter actually shows

Closets by Design reports on feng shui's potential to reduce stress by organizing spaces for energy flow, aligning with research on clutter and well-being.

Scammers are finding new ways to target your phone. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself

Malwarebytes reports scammers are targeting mobile users with increasingly sophisticated scams.

Your 2026 tax return just got easier: Here's what's coming this filing season

(BPT) - Filing your taxes is never a top item on anyone's fun to-do list, but it's definitely a must, and can lead to a very welcome refund. The good news is, there's a new service that can help make …

Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know

TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents.