The Madison County Early Childhood Council, in partnership with more than 20 community organizations, hosted the Little Learners Fair to support families with young children.
The summer of 2025 marked the 90th anniversary of the Stephen Collins Foster Music Camp, the nation’s second-oldest music camp.
The freshmen come from 108 Kentucky counties, 38 states and 10 countries, with more than half of the incoming class being first-generation college students.
(NewsUSA) - As families across the country prepare for the new school year, many are doing more than buying backpacks and pencils. They’re searching for, evaluating, and choosing from an expanded …
Victoria Mary Ferrante was born in 1969 and her “joyous personality” was soon evident as the growing family relocated to Germany.
Students, faculty and staff in the Madison County School District and the Berea Community Schools held their first day of classes on Wednesday morning throughout the county.
Eastern Kentucky University is gearing up to welcome its newest Colonels to campus during Big E Welcome on Aug. 13-17.
When EKU senior Esther Sadiki picked up a hammer to help build homes for Habitat for Humanity, she never imagined it would lead to a career decision for her future. But through the volunteer …
From 1901 to 1906, Walters Collegiate Institute served the Richmond area as a bridge between Central University and the establishment of Eastern Kentucky State Normal School on the same …
Both are first-generation students from Kentucky small towns whose combined population barely tops a thousand. They met and fell in love on the EKU campus – he proposed marriage in the Ravine – …
RICHMOND — It was once a running joke on campus that freshman orientation activities at Eastern Kentucky University could be led by the Baumann family. After all, it’s where six siblings, all …
RICHMOND — By day, Florida Attorney Omar Medina, ’81, fights for justice in courtrooms. By night, he steps into the world of storytelling as a film producer. His dual roles are as …
Today in History Today is Tuesday, July 15, the 196th day of 2025. There are 169 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 15, 1799, the Rosetta Stone, a key to deciphering …
Today in History Today is Monday, July 14, the 195th day of 2025. There are 170 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 14, 1789, in an event symbolizing the start of the French …
Today in History Today is Sunday, July 13, the 194th day of 2025. There are 171 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 13, 1985, the "Live Aid" benefit rock concerts were …
Today in History Today is Saturday, July 12, the 193rd day of 2025. There are 172 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 12, as an angry reaction to the popularity of disco …
Today in History Today is Friday, July 11, the 192nd day of 2025. There are 173 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 11, 1995, the U.N.-designated "safe haven" of …
RICHMOND — For 34 years, Dr. Greg Sexton has served Columbia, South Carolina, as a plastic surgeon, and “can’t imagine doing anything else.” At one time, however, he “would have …
Today in History Today is Thursday, July 10, the 191st day of 2025. There are 174 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 10, 1940, during World War II, the Battle of Britain …
Today in History Today is Wednesday, July 9, the 190th day of 2025. There are 175 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 9, 1868, the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution …