The month of November has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in November 1926.
There were a lot of celebrations around the Madison County school district last week. That’s because the 2024-2025 assessments from the Kentucky Department of Education were released, and …
Scores on the state assessment for Berea Independent’s elementary and middle schools tanked for the 2025-2026 school year, dropping by an average of 7.5 percentage points in the areas of math, …
In the face of a $6.7 million budget gap, Eastern Kentucky University is looking to cut an additional $3.2 million from Academic Affairs, according to a report by The Eastern Progress. The …
RICHMOND— For students from Madison County, like Mollie Neeley, Chase Shackleford and Kylah DeVore, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is more than a university in their hometown. It is a place …
RICHMOND— Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) earned rankings in several categories among the nation’s best in the recent release of the 2027 Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. …
100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from September 1926 The month of September has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that …
100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from October 1926
A 2026-2027 general fund working budget of $155.5 million was approved last week by the Madison County school board. The total budget, including other funds, is $205 million. District CFO …
When a substitute cannot be found to cover a class, teachers often give up their planning periods to step in. Now, Berea Independent teachers who do this will be paid a stipend. The Berea …
100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from September 1926
Seven new positions have been created with the Madison County School District, mostly due to increased enrollment. The board of education approved the new positions at its Sept. 10 …
The American Legion has a scholarship program that recognizes high school students for their skill and ability to write and orally present their thoughts on a patriotic subject selected by the …
Grandparents Night – September 17 Kingston Elementary will host Grandparents Night on Thursday, September 17, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. This year’s theme is: Decades of Learning …
RICHMOND — Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) inducted its newest members into the Omicron Delta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies this spring, recognizing academic excellence. EKU offers two …
Folks at Berea College sometimes joke that it’s the only higher education institution in the country that tells students, ‘We don’t want your money.” That’s according to Cheryl …
Madison County property owners would see a slight reduction in Madison County Schools’ tax rate on real property if rates proposed by the Madison County School Board are approved, but the rate will …
As students return to classrooms across Kentucky this month, school districts are working to implement several changes mandated by new laws passed earlier this year by the state legislature. …
RICHMOND — Before she ever stepped into a nursing classroom, Emma Picklesimer knew what it was like to struggle for survival and to feel unwavering compassion from a nurse. Experiencing this …
Madison County Detention Center Bookings: August 11