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Booneville City Council receives an update on the Saw-Newberry Loop...

The Booneville Board of Commissioners (City Council) met in regular session on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The meeting was called to order by...

KY Transportation Dept warns of text message scam

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning Kentuckians of fraudulent text messages being sent out impersonating state...

May is Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Owsley County

In Partnership with the Owsley County Senior Citizen’s Center and KY River Elder Abuse Awareness Council, the Owsley County Soil Conservation...

A n overhead view of cypto mine in Campton, Kentucky

As Bitcoin boom falters, the crypto mining bust hits coal country...

In 2021, Bitcoin mining was heralded as the economic savior of eastern Kentucky’s coal country. Now, many facilities have shut down or scaled back,...

The 2026 Senior Trip Discussed at the May School Board Meeting

The Owsley County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Board Chairperson...

Tornado touches down in Jackson Energy service territory

In the late-night hours on May 16, 2025, severe thunderstorms accompanied by high winds and tornadoes rolled across Kentucky causing extensive...

The photo to the left was taken in the early 2000’s with two of my great-granmother Minerva Crabtree’s sisters, and her daughter-in-law, my grandmother, all gathered at the Crabtree Cemetery for “Decoration Day”.
The two sisters have since passed away, but my grandma makes sure I decorate the graves every year. It is an honor.
L to R: Elizabeth Crabtree Gross, Betty Crabtree, and Bertha “Tootie” Crabtree Ferguson.

"Decoration Day" an Appalachian Tradition

Every Memorial Day weekend, deep in the Appalachian Mountains, a cherished tradition unfolds. There is a decoration service at the family...

Booneville Resident Named to SNHU President's List

George Johnson of Booneville, Kentucky has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Spring 2025 President's List. The spring...

Owsley County Road Foreman Reports to Fiscal Court that there is...

The Owsley County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Monday, May 12, 2025. The meeting was called to order by County Judge Executive Zeke...

A participant uses the virtual firearms simulator at the active threat training for Lincoln and Garrard counties on March 18 in Stanford.

Owsley and Lee officials to participate in active threat training...

FRANKFORT, Ky., May 16, 2025 – Professionals from Owsley and Lee counties who frequent the Owsley County Courthouse for their work will take part...

Lee and Owsley Superintendents join Congressman Hal Rogers and...

Congressman Hal Rogers convened a meeting onMonday, May 12, 2025 with superintendents from 25 school districts in Kentucky's 5th Congressional...

Click It or Ticket campaign in effect through Memorial Day weekend

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentuckians are reminded to buckle up and properly secure children in car or booster seats to keep themselves safe throughout...

Kentucky voters registration shows little movement

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – With no primary or general elections scheduled in 2025, Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams, in his capacity as the state’s Chief Election...

State Auditor Allison Ball Releases Audit of Owsley County Fiscal...

FRANKFORT, Ky. – State Auditor Allison Ball (pictured) has released the audit of the financial statements of the Owsley County Fiscal Court for the...

Owsley County Mentioned by KY School Officials Asking to Extend...

The Kentucky Department of Education has requested a funding extension for projects in 13 public school districts that are in jeopardy if the...

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