September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to speak openly about mental health, connect people with support and remember the neighbors, friends and relatives whose lives have been …

Hunters can now apply to participate in Kentucky’s fall quota hunts. From Sept. 1-30, 2026, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is accepting applications from both resident and …

Kentucky has confirmed 35 measles cases in its current outbreak as of Sept. 4, an increase from 28 cases reported a week earlier, according to the state’s measles dashboard. The dashboard is …

The 13th Region basketball community is mourning the loss of former Knox Central boys’ basketball coach Mitchell Madden, who passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, following a battle with cancer. Madden …

The Kentucky House Democratic Caucus and Kentucky Senate Democratic Caucus will host a Medicaid listening tour beginning Sept. 10 in Lexington. The first stop of “Medicaid Reality Check: A Health …

After fifty years (off and on) Jones Implement Company will be closing its doors on September 1st. The business was started by our family in the 1950’s, and after taking a few years off starting in …

Jackson County Fair Celebrates Another Successful Year Despite temperatures that tested even the most dedicated fairgoer, the 2026 Jackson County Fair proved once again that a little Kentucky heat …

Judge Hays wanted everyone to be aware that there will be No garbage pickup today due to the holiday. Everyone’s garbage will be picked up tomorrow.

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Core, Lillian; Operating On Suspended/Revoked Operators License; Guilty, $50 + court costs, Court finds plea is ki&vol, order BW & FTA is recalled Core, Lilian Grace; Speeding 5MPH Over Limit; …

Here is an update on last week's events and ongoing county projects: On Monday the 25th, Senator Robert Stivers and Representative Tim Truett visited the Jackson County Courthouse to present three …

Communities across the country marked National Grief Awareness Day on Sunday, Aug. 30, with a message both simple and often difficult to practice: grief has no fixed timetable, and people coping with …

For the last couple of weeks the 2026 Jackson County Fair has brought fun and entertainment to our community. The Fair has become the biggest annual event in the county bringing thousands of people …

McKee Medical Clinic has “adopted” 2 local artists, Anthony Greg Isaacs and Jamie Timberman. Anthony ‘Greg’ Isaacs is an incredible artist, whether he is painting portraits or landscapes, he …

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Aug. 26 that social media giant “Meta” has agreed to a $17.1 billion multistate lawsuit settlement and changes aimed at improving children’s …

Kentucky reached the halfway point in its rollout of licensed medical marijuana dispensaries with the Aug. 28 opening of Blue Sage Dispensary in Lebanon, the state’s 24th dispensary. “Reaching …

The Jackson County Fair Beauty Pageant was held Saturday, August 29, as part of the 2026 Jackson County Fair festivities. This year’s pageant was a tremendous success, with 32 contestants taking …

School is back in session and students are being increasingly asked to accomplish tasks online. The most obvious example are the NTI assignments. Traditional packages are available but if school has …