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Madison County Detention Center Bookings: November 6 , 7 , & 8
Madison County Detention Center Bookings: November 6 , 7 , &8
Madison County Detention Center Bookings: November 5
Madison County Detention Center Bookings: November 5
Berea Kiwanis getting set for annual online auction
Looking for a gift this holiday season? Then the Berea Kiwanis Online Auction might be just what you need. “This is our only fundraiser,” said Sharyn Mitchell, board member and past …
Education

Berea College Black Music Ensemble to host fall concert

The Berea College Black Music Ensemble will host its 57th anniversary fall concert at 2 p.m. Nov. 7 in Union Church to celebrate unity through gospel music and fellowship of brotherly love. The …

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Sports

Madison Southern routs Whitley County, 48-6

WILLIAMSBURG — Senior running back Semaj DeShields had four rushing touchdowns to help lead the Madison Southern Eagles to a 48-6 win over Whitley County last Friday night. For DeShields, …

Madison Southern falls to West Jessamine, 16-14

Madison Southern fell to West Jessamine, 16-14, last Friday in a tough Senior Night battle. Madison Southern senior quarterback Gabriel Beard was 8-for-17 through the air for 73 yards. He tossed …

Rocky Top and the Art of Expecting the Worst

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) — Kentucky is 7–1. I'll repeat that for those of you who've spent the last half-century following Wildcat football and are understandably having trouble processing the …
Obituaries
Evelyn Lake Adams
Evelyn Lake Adams, 91, of Berea, Kentucky, passed away peacefully, entering into her heavenly home, and now rejoicing with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 27, 2026. She was born on …
Doxie Cope
Doxie Cope, 83, passed away on October 16, 2026, in Berea, Kentucky. She was born on March 17, 1943, in Clay County, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, quiet strength, and a …
Clifford Steven ‘Steve’ Lynn
Clifford Steven “Steve” Lynn, died at the age of 71 on Saturday October 3, 2026 at his Berea home following a two-week stay in the UK Markey Cancer Center. He is survived by his wife, Betty …
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. …
Opinion
There’s the story about a snake that went to the optometrist, complaining that he wasn’t seeing so well. The doctor fixed him up with a pair of glasses and sent him on his way. Two weeks …
This column is the opinion of the author and not the expressed views of the Berea Citizen, its management and ownership. Now that Election Day ‘26 has passed, let us keep our eyes upon a …
I was amused the other day to read some suggested voicemails greetings that truly are a sign of the times in which we live. Here’s one that gave a chuckle: “Hello, I’m not here right …
This column is the opinion of the author and not the expressed views of the Berea Citizen, its management and ownership. I’ve never understood those who champ at the bit concerning …
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