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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...

Kentucky "Tent Girl" Identified 30 years after being murdered

Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Hackmann Taylor, also known as the "Tent Girl", was notable as an unidentified homicide victim for nearly 30 years after her...

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...

An Inmate Escapes from 3 Forks Regional Jail in Lee County

According to the Kentucky State Police Post, Richmond Post #7, is actively searching for an inmate, as of May 31 ,2025, who escaped from Three...

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...

June 2025 Menu OC/LC Senior Citizen’s Centers

All meals served w/ drink and sides. Free to ages 60+ or spouses thereof. Please call 606.464.8005 or 593.5594 for times, transportation...

Three Forks Regional Jail Report

All detainees innocent until proven guilty. No detainees un-printed by request- NO EXCEPTIONS! Available Mugshots used w/ permission of Three...

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...

Three Forks Regional Jail Report

5/12/25- 5/18/25Earl Allen- possess meth 1st deg. 5/16Johnny Brooks jr- kidnapping adult, domestic assault 2nd deg. 5/15Joyce M Cahal- possess...

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...

Recent & Upcoming Owsley Co. Circuit & District Court Appearances

PUBLIC RECORD*not an official docket* Docket subject to changes before or after publishing. Via kycourts.netDistrict 5/22/25Commonwealth vs:Koby...

The 2025 Senior Games

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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...

Pictured: Estill County State Highway Maintenance Crew, 2025 District 10 Roadeo Overall Crew Champions

Estill County team claims top spot in District 10 Roadeo that took...

For the first time since 2013, the crew from the Estill County state highway garage won the championship of the Department of Highways...

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