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Breaking News: Minor dies following drowning incident at Paradise Cove

Minor dies following drowning incident at Paradise Cove

A 7-year-old boy died following a drowning incident at Paradise Cove on Monday in Richmond.The minor was found unresponsive at the pool and...

Portion of U.S. 25 to be named in honor of late Sam Manley

U.S. Route 25 in Madison County, from mile point 5.865 to mile point 9.565, will be officially designated as the Captain Samuel A. Manley Memorial...

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Today in History: June 30, Night of the Long Knives

Today in HistoryToday is Monday, June 30, the 181st day of 2025. There are 184 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On June 30, 1934,...

Path Cleared for EKU Fire Protection Engineer Grads in Kentucky

RICHMOND — Thanks to the determination of Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) faculty and alumni, a major roadblock has finally been removed for fire...

Rendezvous With Destiny: Brian Brode

RICHMOND — Growing up in a single-parent household, Brian Brode learned at an early age from his mother the importance of serving others. Many...

‘Back in Madison:’ Singer, songwriter Bobby James back to his roots

Berea singer and songwriter Bobby James does it all. Because he has no manager, James finds venues, schedules shows, and handles various...

Farmers Market gives back to the community

Appalachian folk music, fresh produce, and strangers laughing and talking over a free meal – these were some of the sights and sounds at the Berea...

Minor dies following drowning incident at Paradise Cove

A 7-year-old boy died following a drowning incident at Paradise Cove on Monday in Richmond.The minor was found unresponsive at the pool and...

Portion of U.S. 25 to be named in honor of late Sam Manley

U.S. Route 25 in Madison County, from mile point 5.865 to mile point 9.565, will be officially designated as the Captain Samuel A. Manley Memorial...

Madison County Property Transfers: July 10 - 18, 2025

June 10• Bobby Hoskins to Alexandria Paige Lamb and Jacob Riley Workman, tract Madison County, $257,300• Jeremiah Kwao and Selina Kwao to Bradley...

Raymond “Ray” Medlock

Mr. Raymond “Ray” Medlock, age 74, of Richmond, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at his home.Ray, the son of the late Dan and Luada Carpenter...

Mary Lou Griffin McCracken

Mary Lou Griffin McCracken, 80, of Berea died Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital Main Lexington. She was born Oct. 7, 1944, daughter...

Mitchell Ray Turner

Mitchell Ray Turner passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, in Berea. He was born on Jan. 20, 1969, in Richmond.He was preceded in death by his...

A broken clock is right twice a day

A fellow walked out of an antique shop carrying a big grandfather clock he’d just purchased. He had always wanted one and was happy to shell out...

I’m not a proponent of war to solve worldly issues.The best way, in my opinion, to solve problems is through diplomacy and mediation. Give and take...

Bibbed overall pockets are perfect for toting around talking frogs

An old man was walking along a rural road one day when he happened across a frog that called out to him, saying “If you kiss me, I’ll turn into a...

State & National News

Today in History: June 27, Hurricane Audrey makes Gulf Coast landfall

Today is Friday, June 27, the 178th day of 2025. There are 187 days left in the year.Today in history:On June 27, 1957, Hurricane Audrey slammed...

Today in History: June 26, US Supreme Court legalizes same-sex...

Today is Thursday, June 26, the 177th day of 2025. There are 188 days left in the year.Today in history:On June 26, 2015, in its 5-4 Obergefell v....

Today in History: June 25, Korean War begins

Today is Wednesday, June 25, the 176th day of 2025. There are 189 days left in the year.Today in history:On June 25, 1950, war broke out in Korea...

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