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Stivers Reveals Decision Concerning Gubernatorial Run

Senate President Robert Stivers
FRANKFORT, Ky (July 27, 2026) — The following is a statement from Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, regarding his potential run for Kentucky’s next governor in 2027. “I am …

KENTUCKY CAN LEAD ON DATA CENTERS WITHOUT LEAVING COMMUNITIES BEHIND

Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester
Mention data centers and you're likely concerned about increasing electric bills, water consumption, noise, and whether these facilities truly benefit the communities where they're built. Those …

EASTERN KENTUCKY IS SHOWING THE COUNTRY WHAT  RURAL RENEWAL ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE

Senate President Robert Stivers and Heidi Heitkamp
For years, too much of the national conversation about rural America has focused on what has been lost. Factories closed. Coal jobs disappeared. Young people moved away. As two leaders from …

Double Murder-Suicide Shocks Community

Three young people were found dead late Saturday after a reported domestic dispute in Knox County escalated into a high-speed police pursuit that ended in a crash in Laurel County, authorities said. …

Big problem, but a simple fix

Jay Nolan, Nolan Group Media
Your right to know what your public officials are saying and doing was recently gutted by the Kentucky supreme court.   Overturning a lower court decision, in a 4 to 2 ruling on …

Looking for a Better Work-Life Balance?

Nolan Group Media Offers Career Opportunities Across the Region For many hardworking individuals across southeastern and south-central Kentucky, long hours, unpredictable schedules, and weekend …
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Volunteers of America and Humana host Community Health Fair in Manchester as Part of Rural Health and Recovery Initiative
MANCHESTER, Ky. – Hundreds of people attended a Community Health Fair on Tuesday, hosted by Volunteers of America (VOA) and Humana Inc. at Eastern Kentucky University's Manchester campus. The …
Second Voices & Vision event brings community together to advance rural mental health and suicide prevention in Southeast Kentucky
On Thursday, Sept. 10, community leaders, healthcare providers, educators, advocates, and residents from across Southeast Kentucky gathered for the second annual Voices & Vision event, hosted by …
A scholarship supporting recovery, education, and hope
After years of struggling with addiction, Jessica is celebrating three years sober and starting her education journey thanks to support from a local family’s scholarship. Since 2022, the Allen …
Manchester community comes together for Recovery Walk during National Recovery Month
On September 12, community members gathered at Rawlings Stinson Park in Manchester for Volunteers of America Mid-States’ (VOA) annual Recovery Walk, hosted by the organization’s Recovery …
Officer shortage creates staffing challenges for local law enforcement
MANCHESTER — A nationwide struggle to recruit and retain police officers is being felt close to home as Manchester Police and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office work to maintain adequate staffing …
Clay school property sales follow state-approved process
MANCHESTER -Recent property transactions by the Clay County Board of Education have prompted questions about whether school district property must always be advertised for bids or sold at public …
Clay man charged with murder
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 11 London is investigating a fire after remains were located inside the residence with an apparent gunshot wound. On September 17, 2026, at around 8:30 p.m. …
AG’s Office Secures Recommended Life Sentence for Clay County Killer
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today action from the Office resulted in a life sentence recommendation for a man charged with killing two family members. Greg Jackson, 45, previously …
Robbery, sex crimes highlight grand jury indictments
Clay County Grand Jury Indictments for September. -Andrea Watkins, 39, of Maupin Hollow Rd., Manchester, was indicted for trafficking in a controlled substance 1 st (meth). -Anthony Luster, …
Obituaries
Edna Rice
Edna Rice, 72, of Leavenworth, Indiana passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 9, 2026, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on August 13, 1954, in Oneida, Kentucky to …
Roselene Wagers
Roselene Wagers, age 73, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky . She was born on Friday, March 6, 1953 in Manchester, Kentucky to Stevie and Cleo …
Devin Ray Bowing
Devin Ray Bowing, age 47 of Oneida, KY was born in Manchester, Ky on September 9, 1979 to the late Larry Bowling of Leslie County and Terri Lee Davidson of Oneida. He departed this life on September …
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. …
Britta Chonte Smith
Britta Chonte Smith, 34, passed away on September 14, 2026 in Lexington. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on November 4, 1991 to Peggy Sue Smith and the late Cecil Junior Smith. She is survived …
Advocate sports

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 …

National Subaru Rally Team Tests on Oneida Road

ONEIDA — Residents along Newfound Road got an unusual look at professional motorsports last week when a factory-backed Subaru rally team came to Clay County for a one-day testing session. The …

Riders tackle challenging Red Bird Crest MTB race

Mountain bikers tested their endurance and bike-handling skills this past weekend during the Red Bird Crest MTB 80K and 40K races. The event featured a challenging course filled with rocky …