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Former Richmond fire chief, deputy coroner charged with domestic violence 

Editor's note: A version of this story was posted to social media earlier today. The story below has been updated to include an additional statement by Larry Brock. The wording also has been …

Razor blades in cells and showers black with mold among findings at most recent inspections of local jail

The troubled Madison County Detention Center’s most recent inspections show worsening conditions inside the facility, including mold and razor blades on the floor of inmate cells, according to a …
Zach Dembo and his wife, Lindsey, celebrate his win in the 6th District Congressional race.

National blue wave includes Ky’s 6th Congressional seat, leaves out other federal, state races in Madison

After well over a decade, Democrats have taken back the 6th District of Kentucky’s U.S. Congressional seat.  Dembo’s win was part of a historic night for Democrats across the nation, …
Bruce Fraley, shown here during the State of the City speech, easily won reelection for mayor of Berea.

Fraley reelected

After a sometimes contentious campaign, the voters have spoken and reelected Bruce Fraley as mayor of the City of Berea. “I appreciate all of the citizens who were engaged in the election …

Land change passes with no opposition

Pete Lynch spoke to the Madison County Fiscal Court on banning data centers.
After several contentious meetings centered around proposed land changes, the Madison County Fiscal Court approved the latest change with no opposition. “There was no opposition at the …

City Council candidates questionnaire

Editor’s Note: A questionnaire with the same five questions were sent to each candidate for Berea City Council twice. These are the candidates who responded.   John Payne 1. …
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Madison County Detention Center Bookings: November 9
Madison County Detention Center Bookings: November 9
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 …
Berea joins global Music Policy Resilience Network
AMP Berea has joined the Music Policy Resilience Network, an international program convened by the Center for Music Ecosystems that works with small and mid-sized communities (towns, cities and …
Madison County Detention Center Bookings: November 5
Madison County Detention Center Bookings: November 5
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 …
These four new KSP troopers have been assigned to Post 7. Left to right: Riley Mullins, Jonathan Collett, Grayson Domidion and Tyler Whitaker.
Kentucky State Police Post 7 welcomes new troopers
FRANKFORT—Recently, the Kentucky State Police honored 40 cadets graduating from Cadet Class 107 at the KSP Training Academy, marking the start of their careers as state troopers serving communities …
Long Farms
Two Madison County farms named ‘Legacy Farms’ by Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
RICHMOND — Madison County Farm Bureau recently announced that Long Farms and Turpin Farms have each been named a “Legacy Farm” by Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB). Long Farms and Turpin Farms were …
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. …
Advocate sports

Prep notebook: Local players among state leaders

In the first official KHSAA softball stat leaders, Madison Central pitcher Kate Drury ranked 42nd in Earned Run Average with a 1.74 ERA in 14 games pitched. In those 14 games, she pitched 101 …

Prep Roundup: Week of April 17-25

Linescores and Recaps High School Baseball April 25 Madison Southern 10, Bryan Station 1 Griffin Back hit two home runs and drove in four as the Eagles downed the Defenders, 10-1. …

Prep Roundup: Week of April 15

High School Baseball April 18 Leslie County 3, Berea 2 A pitcher’s duel went the way of the Eagles in a 3-2 win over the Pirates. Berea (3-14) was right in the game until a …
Madison Southern’s Bryant Brock (10) and Whitley County’s Landen Rose both go for the ball during the Eagles’ win over the Colonels.

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 …