The Owsley County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Board Chairperson Joyce Campbell. Roll was taken by Betty …
For Austyn Caudill, one of Hazard Community & Technical College's (HCTC's) student success coaches, helping students stay on track is more than a job. As a recent graduate herself, Caudill …
A new Labor Day tradition is set to begin in Lewis County as Trace Creek Construction, in partnership with 1806 Adventure Park and Briery Creek RV Park, hosts the inaugural “Trails for the …
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has announced the launching of a new statewide campaign known as “You Belong. Attendance Matters,” to raise …
The Owsley County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.Roll was taken by Board Secretary Betty Jo Neeley. A motion was made and carried to review/approve the …
Back to school is a busy time for everyone with lots of items on the checklist — school supplies, sports physicals, plan for after school care and more. Another …
RICHMOND, KY — Once again, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) was named second in the nation for Military Friendly® Spouse Schools. This national recognition highlights EKU’s continued success in …
Carter County Superintendent Dr. Paul Green (Owsley County Alumni) reading " Grandma Nell's Secret, An Appalachian Fairytale" to summer school students at OCES. This book was written by Dr. Green's …
Mini Cheer Camp involved a mini lesson on stunting, learned proper motions, and the importance of stretching. OCHS Varsity Cheer hosted the event for the youth in the community. Gummy Bear …
The William Eversole Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that recent OCHS graduates, Isaiah Hinson and Dominick Hollan, were selected for the 2025 William Eversole …
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One hundred and eighty-five students – incoming high school freshmen - from Southern and Eastern Kentucky have been selected to participate in the 2025 Rogers Explorers Program. …
George Johnson of Booneville, Kentucky has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Spring 2025 President's List. The spring terms run from January to May. …
Aleigha Lois Abner , Adrienne Irene Alexander , Alisha R. Baker , Savannah C. Brewer , Eddie Curtis Brown , Landon Curtis Byrd , Jacqueline Gail Charles, Wesley B. Cope , Darrell David Dooley , Ethan …
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) will honor students’ academic success during the spring 2025 commencement ceremonies on Thursday, May 15, and Friday, May 16, in the Baptist Health Arena at Alumni …
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The Center for Rural Development announces 104 students have been selected for 2025 Rogers Scholars The Rogers Scholars program has been described as …
Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) Rural Area Medical chapter and Psi Chi and Psychology Club tabled in Powell to raise money for their respective clubs. EKU’s Rural Area Medical chapter …
Kentucky farmers donated a record-breaking $931,201.81 to the Ag Tag Program for 2024. The total, the largest amount ever donated in a single year, tops last year’s total by nearly $200,000. This …
EKU Releases Fall ‘24 Deans List To achieve Dean’s List honors, students attempting 12 credit hours must earn a minimum 3.75 GPA; …