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Booneville's Namesake’s 282nd Birthday

Boones Station, later known as Booneville after 1846, owes its name to one of America’s most legendary frontiersmen, Daniel Boone.       While countless books and …

Owsley County High School Varsity Cheerleaders Make School History at Ohio Regionals

     The Owsley County High School Varsity Cheerleaders competed at the UCA Ohio Regionals on Sunday, October 26, 2025, marking a historic achievement for our school. The team placed …

October Owsley County Fiscal Court Notes

The Owsley County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Monday, October 13, 2025.   County Judge Executive Zeke Little called the meeting to order.   Everyone stood and recited the Pledge …

Backroads of Appalachia Partners with SCCA RallyCross to Host Event at the Appalachian Overland Triangle Headquarters

Backroads of Appalachia (BOA) and the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) RallyCross program today announced a new partnership to host a sanctioned Division Challenge RallyCross event at the …

October Owsley County Fiscal Court Notes

The Owsley County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Monday, October 13, 2025.   County Judge Executive Zeke Little called the meeting to order.   Everyone stood and recited the Pledge …
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Gov. Beshear Challenges Trump Administration Over Illegal Suspension of SNAP Benefits

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 …

Congressman Rogers Invites Middle and High School Students to Participate in the Congressional App Challenge

The Congressional App Challenge is underway for students in middle and high school. U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) invites eligible students in southern and eastern Kentucky …

Congressman Rogers Votes to Extend Federal Funding to Avoid Government Shutdown Congressman Rogers Votes to Extend Federal Funding to Avoid Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC  – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05), Dean of the House, voted for the  Continuing Resolution and Extensions Act of 2026  on Friday to keep the …
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How will tariffs impact your holiday shopping?

Wealth Enhancement reports that rising tariffs and global tensions are increasing holiday shopping prices, especially on electronics and toys, by up to 35%.

4 factors that might increase your total loan balance

Achieve reports that loan balances can increase due to negative amortization, forbearance, additional borrowing, and late fees.

Is your website legal in all 50 states? Accessibility laws are changing fast

Clym reports that with rising legal standards, businesses must ensure their websites comply with accessibility laws across all 50 states to avoid litigation.

The world turns to energy pragmatism on the path to a new climate consensus

The Dispatch reports a shift towards energy pragmatism, as leaders prioritize economic realities over strict climate targets.

Get ahead of diabetic eye disease with retina specialist care

(BPT) - If you have diabetes, you're intimately aware that building an experienced care team is key to protecting your health. From establishing care with a knowledgeable primary care physician to …
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2025) — Kentucky Senate Majority Leadership issued the following statement on Thursday regarding the full U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Chad Meredith as …
     Hospice Care Plus will host its annual Remembrance Tree Ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 425 Eastern Bypass in Richmond.      Now …
PUBLIC   RECORD *not an official docket*   Docket subject to changes after publishing.   District 10/30/25   Commonwealth vs; Jacob Johnson- …
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     Billie Sue Dunaway
                Billie Sue Dunaway, 47, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on October 30, 2025, in Danville, …
   Kay Taylor
   Kay Taylor, age 61, wife of Elmer Taylor, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at the ARH Advanced Care in Hazard, KY. Kay was born February 23, 1964, in Booneville, KY, a daughter to …
McCager Farler
McCager Farler, widower of Shirley Ann Deaton Farler and son of the late Jake and LuSinda Neace Farler was born on April 29, 1934 in Perry County, Kentucky and departed this life in Lexington, …
  James Paniel “Jimmy” Napier, Jr.
  James Paniel “Jimmy” Napier, Jr. , son of the late James Paniel Napier, Sr. and Gertrude Hogan Napier was born in Idamay, Kentucky on May 2, 1950 and departed this life in Campton, …
  Martha Elaine Thomas
  Martha Elaine Thomas, wife of Dallas Thomas and daughter of the late Norman and Jean Caudill Smith was born in Winfield, Illinois on December 8, 1964, and departed this life in Lexington, …
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OUTDOOR TRUTHS by Gary Miller (10/30/25)

  Sometimes in deer hunting, the tree stand becomes the seat of discontentment. Early in my hunting life, I was notorious for giving up on one spot for the hopes of another. My logic was …

OUTDOOR TRUTHS by Gary Miller (10/23/25)

     I was reminded the other day about a bow hunt I took with my son several years ago. I remember it because it was a rare thing for him to be able to go. Since he was a little boy, …
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Holiday Travel Gets Sweeter with a Baking-Themed Hotel Suite in New York City
(BPT) - Imagine stepping into a suite that smells like cookies, sparkles with holiday lights and feels like entering a storybook kitchen. Travelers checking into Midtown Manhattan this season can …
Gut check for fall: How to revamp your health routines
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What's the One Non-Negotiable for Career Growth? Lifelong Learning
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