Berea Walk of Hope Sunday

Elease Senters and Leanna Barnes had been thinking about starting something in the community that was simple, meaningful, and open to everyone whose life has been touched by cancer. That’s …

Push back on potential Turning Point USA chapter at Berea College

Recently, fliers have been posted around Berea College seeking a faculty or staff member to sponsor a local chapter of the right-wing nonprofit Turning Point USA. The story was first reported by …

Berea man arrested on drug charges

A Berea man has been arrested on suspicion of selling narcotics in the Berea area. According to a press release from Berea Street Crimes, William Roark was arrested on Sept. 24 after being …

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100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from November 1926

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.

Endgame Manor celebrates 12 years of Halloween magic in Berea

When Regina Hudson and her family first moved into their home in Berea’s Suncrest Meadows neighborhood, they were warned that Halloween was a big deal there. They were about to discover just how …

Alex Sipple, candidate for Berea City Council, awaits questions at the second of two town halls held by the Berea Restaurant Association to allow voters to ask questions of city council and mayoral candidates. The forums were held in September and October at Churchill’s in Berea.

City candidate fact check

Editor’s note: For the item below, we chose statements that asserted or presumed facts that could be verified, or for which the information the statement is based on could be verified. We focused …

This screenshot from the Kentucky Department of Education website shows Berea Independent Schools’ overall performance in the 2025-2026 Kentucky Summative Assessment.

State assessment scores tumble for Berea Community elementary, middle schools

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, …

Steve Case (left) and James Ray presented the Madison County School Board with the recent KDA assessment, which saw the district place 24th in the state.

Madison County schools among the best in the state

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 …

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Lady Pirates’ volleyball falls to Rock and Estill

On October 12, the Berea Lady Pirates volleyball team battled with Rockcastle County. They unfortunately took a loss, but that doesn’t tell their story to its full potential. The first set was …

Winning Ugly Never Looked So Beautiful

(NORMAN, Okla.) — “Statistics are for losers,” Kentucky head football coach Will Stein said after his team stunk it up for much of the game against Oklahoma on Saturday. Too many punts. Not …

Where's the Beautiful, Mark?

Florida vs Kentucky on 3/7/2026 - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio/On3

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) — Something was missing from Mark Pope's appearance at SEC Basketball Media Day. I couldn't quite put my finger on it at first. The smile seemed a little less expansive. The …

- Eagles fly past Indians, 43-14, improves to 2-0 in district
  
  MT. STERLING—Last Friday night, Madison Southern beat Montgomery County 43-14. Senior quarterback Gabriel Beard completed 11-of-19 passes …
- Will Stein and the Perils of a Swollen Head
  
  (LEXINGTON, Ky.) — Somebody needs to check Will Stein's hat size. I'm serious. Kentucky's young football coach is 5–1, has beaten two …
- Eagles roll past Jaguars, 42-8
  
  After falling behind early to visiting East Jessamine, Madison Southern responded by scoring six straight touchdowns in a 42-8 romp over the …
- 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 …
- 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, …

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Obituaries

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. …

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 …

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Opinion

Old man’s moped outruns Corvette

An old man on a moped pulled up next to a young fellow in a Corvette at a stoplight. “What kind of car you got there?” the old man asked, his thumbs tucked into his suspenders. …

Woodcraft: Lessons From Deer Camp (Table Fare)

There hung in a Middlesboro steakhouse a warning sign which read: “We cannot guarantee the flavor of a well-done steak.” First, I can’t help the man who insists upon eating all meat …

National Newspaper Week: A reflection

“Strong local journalism is essential to a strong community.” — Public Relations Society of America’s Thoroughbred Chapter, as reported by The Lane Report 13 journalists laid …

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 …

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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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Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know

TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents.

8 personal banking tasks you should automate to save time and money

Mercury reports on automating personal banking tasks to save time and money, highlighting eight tasks like automatic savings and payment setups.

How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time

(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …

10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026

TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.

6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom

(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.