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Gov. Beshear Announces Grant Program for Kentucky Communities To Boost Job Growth

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 19, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that applications are now being accepted for the Kentucky Talent Recruitment Grant Program, which provides state funding to …

Gov. Beshear: Medical Cannabis Now Available Across All Kentucky Licensing Regions

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that medical cannabis is now available across all 11 of Kentucky’s dispensary licensing regions following the opening of …

The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs Opens Application Portals for High School and Collegiate Programs

The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) is now accepting applications for its Summer Startup program for high school students and its Collegiate Pitch competition for college-age …

EKU Recognized Among Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) earned rankings in several categories among the nation’s best in the recent release of the 2027 Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.  “This …

PRTC Phase 1 Lee Co. Fiber Expansion Complete

          Phase 1 of PRTC’s major fiber internet expansion is officially complete and customers can now sign up for service. The affected areas are a portion of 52 West, …
Sports

Knox Central, Pineville Set for 51st District Championship Showdown

BARBOURVILLE — Knox Central and Pineville punched their tickets to the 51st District Volleyball Tournament championship with straight-set semifinal victories, setting up a title showdown between …

Lynn Camp looking to get back on track against Pineville

CORBIN — Lynn Camp will look to reverse its recent fortunes against one of its longtime rivals when the Wildcats travel to Pineville. The Wildcats (1-7) enter the contest looking for their …

District Title at Stake as Unbeaten Rockcastle County Hosts Knox Central in Rivalry Showdown

BARBOURVILLE — Something will have to give Friday when Knox Central travels to Rockcastle County for a showdown that will determine the district championship. The Panthers (6-2) will attempt …
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Knox Central sets up district title showdown with 44-6 win over Clay County

BARBOURVILLE — Knox Central took care of business Friday night and set the stage for a championship showdown, defeating Clay County 44-6 to remain unbeaten in district play. The Panthers …
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Winning Ugly Never Looked So Beautiful

(NORMAN, Okla.) — “Statistics are for losers,” Kentucky head football coach Will Stein said after his team stunk it up for much of the game against Oklahoma on Saturday. Too many punts. Not …
Education

UCU Theatre Presents ‘The Apiary’ October 21–24 at Rector Little Theatre

Scientific curiosity and dark comedy take center stage in Union Commonwealth University (UCU) Theatre’s production of Kate Douglas’ “The Apiary,” a play that explores scientific progress, …
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Three Knox County elementary schools earn top ratings in state assessments

Three Knox County elementary schools have earned the state’s highest accountability rating, placing them among Kentucky’s top-performing schools, according to assessment data released by the …
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City School Celebrates High Marks from Ky. Summative Assessment

Kentucky Summative Assessments results released last week reveal the Barbourville Independent School district is in a healthy position to foster the minds of students inside its walls. …

‘Alive at 25’ driver safety classes scheduled at Barbourville, Knox Central high schools

Teenage drivers in Knox County will have two opportunities later this month to participate in the Alive at 25 driver safety program, with classes scheduled at Barbourville High School and Knox …
Features

From Our Archives: Beattyville Enterprise, November 19, 2009

BEATTYVILLE - Major General Charles Beach, Jr. of Beattyville, KY, Chairman of Peoples Exchange Bank & Insurance, expired on Veterans Day, Nov 11, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY …

WUKY, who began in Beattyville, continues legacy as Central Kentucky’s trusted source for news, music

For 85 years, WUKY has informed, inspired and connected Central Kentuckians through award-winning journalism and musical discovery. On Oct. 17, 1940, WUKY (formerly WBKY) officially hit the …

2026 Daniel Boone Festival Grand Marshal: Douglas “Doug” Parker Dozier

Douglas “Doug” Parker Dozier

Douglas “Doug” Parker Dozier has lived a life defined by steadfast duty, deep community ties, and an unwavering commitment to public service. Born to Laura Daniel and Gus Dozier, Doug grew up …

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Kentucky House GOP budget takes aim at executive branch spending
The state executive branch would have to significantly cut spending for a number of expenses, including in-state and out-of-state travel, under a “bare bones” budget bill for the state executive branch filed this week by a key Republican committee chair.  Rep. Jason Petrie, R-Elkton, the chair of the Kentucky House Appropriations and Revenue Committee, told […]
Kentucky lawmakers again try to make water fluoridation optional
FRANKFORT — A bill that would make water fluoridation optional in Kentucky, which supporters praise as a way to ensure local control, passed out of the House Local Government Committee Wednesday despite opposition from several health organizations.  House Bill 103 would leave the decision on whether to add fluoride to water up to the local […]
Kentucky Lantern sues UK for records related to internal governance change
The Kentucky Lantern is suing the University of Kentucky after it refused to release records related to a $375,000 settlement with a faculty leader who had challenged the administration’s decision to disband the University Senate. The Lantern filed the lawsuit on Nov. 26 after Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office rejected the nonprofit news outlet’s appeal […]
Kentuckians are still being denied the right to participate in legislative process
Our representative democracy rests on a fundamental principle: We, the people, have a right to participate in decisions that affect us.  In two prior reports, the League of Women Voters of Kentucky described how Kentucky’s General Assembly, in its 60-day legislative sessions, has increasingly fast-tracked legislation in ways that weaken that principle.  In our newest […]
New take on factory-built could ease housing crunch, says Kentucky nonprofit
MOREHEAD — In a warehouse in Rowan County sits an experiment that Tom Manning-Beavin and his nonprofit have been brainstorming for years — a wooden rectangular frame he calls one of their “boxes.”  When the Frontier Housing CEO explains the concept, he hearkens back to when he played with Lego bricks growing up. Just like […]
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Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know
TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents. 
8 personal banking tasks you should automate to save time and money
Mercury reports on automating personal banking tasks to save time and money, highlighting eight tasks like automatic savings and payment setups.
How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time
(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …
10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026
TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.
6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom
(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.