Kids love candy. Even before they can read, young kids recognize the packaging of Skittles, LifeSavers and Oreos as an irresistible, sugary treat. But what if this...

On Thursday, July 24, 2025, Superintendent Ray Shuler, the Lee County Board of Education, and the Lee County School District hosted a district-wide...

SOMERSET, KY – Peoples Rural Telephone Cooperative CEO Keith Gabbard has been elected to the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation’s...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 25, 2025) — Back-to-school shopping season arrived early this year, with two-thirds (67%) of consumers reporting they began purchasing items for the...

Corbin, Ky. — The question was simple: “Why would a student want to come to your school?”At one table, a teacher paused, then scribbled on the...

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     On July 29, 2025, the Lee County Sheriff’s Department executed a search at the residence of William Shane Addison (pictured) on KY Hwy 399...

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

District 8/5/25Commonwealth vs:Bradley Morrison- arraignment  Ashley A Flinchum- arraignment  Matthew Williams- arraignment; fail to maintain...

RICHMOND, KY — Once again, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) was named second in the nation for Military Friendly® Spouse Schools. This national...

     RICHMOND, Ky. (July 22, 2025) — Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) recognized graduates from its six academic colleges during the Spring 2025...

   The changes affect both mailing and shipping services The Postal Service adjusted mailing and shipping prices on July 13. The changes raised...

 The Backing Small Businesses grant program, supported by American Express, empowers locally significant small businesses to overcome economic...

      Last week, James and Katie Aardema (above) announced on the Bobcat Dairy Bar Facebook page that they had sold the Bobcat Dairy Bar.     Katie...

 Drivers who use the Nada Tunnel on KY 77 in the Red River Gorge in Powell County should prepare to use an alternate route on Tuesday, July 29. The...