2026 Best of Madison County (Video)

Thanks to photographer Kelly McKinney for coverage of the event, and Claudia Nolan for her help in the production of this video.

Fraley sworn in as KLC President

KLC Executive Director/CEO J.D. Chaney presents Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley with a sign for Berea City Hall designating it the home of the 2026-27 KLC president.

COVINGTON— The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) swore in Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley as its 2026-27 president during a ceremony Friday morning at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington. …

Brown’s legacy lives on in The Tristan Project

Tristan Brown was tragically killed in a 2025 crash on I-75. His parents have started “The Tristan Project” to help children dealing with mental health issues.

Tristan Brown had a deep love for helping other kids. He would encourage them, stand up for them, and make sure no one felt unseen or unloved. “He had actually talked about wanting to create …

‘Not willing to give up...liberty for...security’

Berea mayoral candidates Ricky Clontz, right, and incumbent Bruce Fraley await questions Thursday during a candidate town hall held by the Berea Restaurant Association at Churchill’s. A third registered candidate for mayor, Troy Lane, did not attend.

Editor's Note: The Berea Citizen is making this article free to read to help better inform voters in the upcoming election. A city council candidate’s declaration in a nonpartisan race that he …

Madison County Detention Center Bookings: September 30

Whitney Bailey, disaster response project director for AppalRed, explains the importance of estate planning.

Legal aid organization to hold workshop on wills, estate planning

Though many might think of wills and estate planning being necessary only for those who are wealthy, it is also important for those with lower incomes, a representative from AppalRed Legal Aid told …

Cox indicted on several charges involving minors

The Madison County Grand Jury indicted a man on several charges involving minors, including unlawful transaction with a minor, assault, and sexual abuse. In Division I, Dante Cox was indicted …

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Stivers Reveals Decision Concerning Gubernatorial Run

FRANKFORT, Ky (July 27, 2026) — The following is a statement from Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, regarding his potential run for Kentucky’s next governor in 2027. “I am …

Big problem, but a simple fix

Your right to know what your public officials are saying and doing was recently gutted by the Kentucky supreme court. Overturning a lower court decision, in a 4 to 2 ruling on …

SENATE PRESIDENT ROBERT STIVERS FILES SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN RURAL, UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 25, 2026) — Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, filed Senate Joint Resolution 116 directing Kentucky’s public teaching universities to develop a comprehensive, …

Obituaries

James H. Lambert

James Hilton Lambert , 83 of Mt. Vernon, died Monday, September 21, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington following a short illness. He was born at Berea College Hospital on November 3, 1942 to …

Dr. Bernard ‘Barney’ Davis

Dr. Bernard “Barney” Davis, age 90, of Lexington, KY, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. Barney was a longtime educator in Kentucky at Berea College and Morehead State University. …

Grover Cleveland DeWitt

Grover Cleveland DeWitt, 82, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2026. He was born in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania , on December 21, 1943. He joined the Air Force …

Dr. Bernard "Barney" Davis

Dr. Bernard “Barney” Davis, age 90, of Lexington, KY, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. Barney was a longtime educator in Kentucky at Berea College and Morehead State …

Lois Jones Slone

August 30, 1930 – August 26, 2026 Beloved wife of William E. Slone for 66 years. Funeral services were at 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2026, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home-Harrodsburg Road. …

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Pirates fall to Trimble County, 44-8

Berea Community’s Homecoming game against Trimble County on Friday night ended in a 44-8 loss for the Pirates, but the final score does not tell Berea’s entire story. After falling behind by …

Eagles nip Bulldogs, 19-14

Last Friday night, Madison Southern beat Paul Laurence Dunbar 19-14. Senior quarterback Gabe Beard completed 9-of-15 passes for 129 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Senior Running …

Decisions, Decisions

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) — I had a really good question for Mark Pope at Kentucky Basketball Media Day on Monday. At least I thought it was good. You’ll have to take my word for it because I never …

Berea 8th grade girls' basketball finishes regular season undefeated

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As society and technologies have evolved, so too has The Berea Citizen

Long before the internet came along and revolutionized news delivery, newspapers were continually changing how they presented information as society and technologies evolved. The Berea …

Woodcraft: Lessons From Deer Camp (Meat Preparation)

I ’m a firm believer the culprit behind the dreaded liver-flavored leather that some call venison is improper field preparation and butchering. This week, I’ll pass along some …

Unclaimed Property Week: Claim what belongs to you

As the interim continues and fall begins, this week marks the beginning of a change made by the legislature during the 2026 Regular Session. Kentucky’s first annual Unclaimed Property Week since …

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How to stay healthier this year: Schedule your flu shot

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Running a small business means making sacrifices. Are they permanent?

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Unwrapping Holiday Shopping: What 44 Billion Emails Reveal About When Consumers Really Buy

(NewsUSA) - Analysis of more than 44 billion emails and 83 million text messages uncovers surprising patterns in when holiday shoppers buy, and what brings them backBlack Friday and Cyber Monday …