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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.

City of Booneville News

By Lisa Robinson      The Booneville Board of Commissioners (City Council) met in regular session on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.   The meeting was called to order by Mayor …

Fire Destroys Four Apartments

     A fast-moving blaze ripped through four units of the Booneville Homes Apartment complex early Sunday morning. The fire, smoke, and water caused extensive damage to one half of the …

Owsley County 2026 General Election Results

Owsley County Judge-Executive REP Zeke Litte Jr 72.28% DEM Cale Turner 27.72% Owsley County Attorney Henley McIntosh 100% Owsley County Court Clerk Austin Bowling 100% …
News
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 13, 2026) – The 2026 Kentucky legislative session delivered one of the most impactful and forward-looking outcomes for agriculture in recent history, securing major …
Washington, D.C . – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that he secured $147 million in federal funding for military construction projects at several Kentucky military …
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 28, 2025)  – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined leaders from 24 other states and the District of Columbia in challenging the Trump administration over its unlawful …
Obituaries
Jerry McIntosh, 88
Jerry McIntosh, 88, of Booneville, Kentucky passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026 at the Owsley County Health Care Center, surrounded by family.   Jerry was born August 4, 1938 in Owsley …
Paul Douglas Mays
Paul Douglas Mays, known as Doug by those who loved him, and Papa Dean to his grandchildren, was born in Beattyville, Kentucky, on February 13, 1950 to Elmer and Blanche Mays and passed away on …
Della Lou Cooper Spicer
Della Lou Cooper Spicer, widow of Pryce Spicer and daughter of the late Earl and Offie Brandenburg Cooper was born in Lee County, Kentucky on March 22, 1940 and departed this life at her home in …
     Opal Lee Hicks, 58
     Opal Lee Hicks, 58, of Sexton Creek, Kentucky passed away October 15, 2026 at his residence following a long illness. Opal was born November 21, 1967 in Oneida, Kentucky. He was …
 James H. “Jimmie” Strong; June 24, 1945 – October 9, 2026
  James H. “Jimmie” Strong; June 24, 1945 – October 9, 2026     James H. Strong, known to many as Jimmie, passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2026, at the age of …
Sports

Will Stein Has Said All the Right Things. Now Comes Saturday.

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) — For eight months, Will Stein has been building something. Kentucky’s first-year head football coach has spent that time crafting a roster, an offense, a culture, and a …

Kentucky’s fall hunting seasons await

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 24, 2026) —  From doves and deer to bobcat and bear, fall brings many options for hunters in Kentucky to fill their freezers or take on new challenges. Although the …

MSU Cheer Program Up for National Awards

MOREHEAD, Ky. --  With the most national titles of any college program in the history of the sport, Morehead State cheerleading is now up for even more national honors, as the program has been …

From Patriot to Pro: Mayo Signs with State College Spikes

University of the Cumberlands Baseball pitcher  Jackson Mayo  has officially signed a professional contract with the State College Spikes of the MLB Draft League, earning the opportunity to …
National Sports
Opinion
By Gary Miller     In a few days I’ll leave once again for Missouri. Dear friends and big deer make the trip something I look forward to each year. In the early years, I grabbed my …
By Gary Miller         I’ve always considered myself a prepared hunter – some would say over prepared. I very rarely go into the woods without my backpack. During the …
By Gary Miller           My favorite time of the year starts right now! It begins on Halloween and goes for about 6 weeks. In deer hunting terms these few weeks involve …
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