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 …

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Berea Citizen, November 4, 2026

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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. …

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Opinion

Pair of glasses proves depressing for snake

There’s the story about a snake that went to the optometrist, complaining that he wasn’t seeing so well. The doctor fixed him up with a pair of glasses and sent him on his way. Two weeks …

Current Events: Local (“Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.”)

This column is the opinion of the author and not the expressed views of the Berea Citizen, its management and ownership. Now that Election Day ‘26 has passed, let us keep our eyes upon a …

Unlike us, Jesus is never too busy to take our calls

I was amused the other day to read some suggested voicemails greetings that truly are a sign of the times in which we live. Here’s one that gave a chuckle: “Hello, I’m not here right …

Current Events: State (Handicapping the ‘27 Governor’s Cup)

This column is the opinion of the author and not the expressed views of the Berea Citizen, its management and ownership. I’ve never understood those who champ at the bit concerning …

Election will test how far Trump has fallen in Kentucky

Kentuckians are heading to the polls (no-excuse early voting is Thursday, Oct. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 31) to elect a U.S. senator, six members of the U.S. House, half the state Senate, the entire …

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Money-saving energy tips to brave the cold months

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