Madison County Detention Center Bookings: September 30

Legal aid organization to hold workshop on wills, estate planning

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

100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from October 1926

100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from September 1926

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 …

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McClure to be arraigned Thursday

The man charged with murder-domestic violence is scheduled to be arraigned in Madison Circuit Courtroom 1 on Oct. 1. Matthew Jake McClure is charged with the July 6 murder of Eddie Matthew, 64. …

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Pirates fall to Trimble County, 44-8

The Berea Community Pirates fell to Trimble County, 44-8. Lealand Edwards scored the lone Pirates touchdown and Kayden Kidwell added the two-point conversion.

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

Madison Southern’s Semaj DeShields stiff-arms a Paul Laurence Dunbar defender during the Eagles’ 19-14 win. DeShields rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game with an injury.

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
- Rockets blast past Eagles, 38-26; Pirates fall to Green Dragons, 49-6
  
  When play was halted Friday night due to lightning, Madison Southern held a 26-20 lead over unbeaten Rockcastle County. Three days later, …
- Pressure, Served Blue
  
  (LEXINGTON, Ky.) — Sometimes you can want something so badly that wanting it becomes part of the problem. Kentucky volleyball got a …
- Eye of the Storm
  
  (LEXINGTON, KY.) – “I called it,” said NO ONE. At least no one I know. Not after the second half against Alabama last week, when …
- Eagles fall to Cardinals, 28-15
  
  MONTICELLO—The Madison Southern Eagles took to the road last Friday night, falling to the host Wayne County Cardinals, 28-15. Semja …

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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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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 …

God uses unlikely people to do unlikely things

A raging grass fire was threatening a farmer’s home and all his barns, and it was clear that the big city firefighters with all their fancy equipment were losing the battle to bring it under …

Woodcraft: Lessons From Deer Camp (Kit)

D eer season is an opportunity to put your various hunting/woods bumming kit to the test. My observations this week will be on packs, belts, and “possibles” bags. My hunting pack …

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Chilling experience gives parrot attitude adjustment

I can’t help but laugh at the story of the man who got a parrot as a Christmas gift. The problem was this particular parrot had a very bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. It seemed that …

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How to stay healthier this year: Schedule your flu shot

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5 Insurance Company Tactics That Could Shrink Your Injury Claim

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

Rocket Lawyer reports that small business owners often sacrifice time and income for flexibility and control, but these sacrifices can become permanent if not reassessed.