The American and Kentucky flags flapped in a brisk breeze Sunday as 16 junior ROTC Air Force cadets marched behind the banners, first around Ellipse Street and then up Jefferson Street from Berea Community School to Memorial Park.The teenagers’ shiny black shoes moved in unison as their commander called a snappy cadence. The veterans who had marched off to war as stout young men 40 to 70 years ... Full Story »
Because the top three spots in the largest category of the state high marching band competition have gone to either Lafayette or Dunbar high schools in Lexington for most of the past 20 years, members of the Madison Central High School band had come to believe that fourth or perhaps third was the best they could ever rank, said Sara Smith, one of the band’s three field commanders.“While we never ... Full Story »
Members of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, along with several area business and health professionals, recently took part in a program to educate students on health and wellness.Chiropractors, nurses and dieticians were among the volunteers that visited Madison County schools.“It’s part of our mission, which is to educate, inspire and support individuals to become stewards of their own health ... Full Story »
Police are investigating a Sunday afternoon stabbing at a Richmond motel that sent one woman to a Lexington hospital with multiple stab wounds.The victim, described as a white female in her 30s, was found around 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Quality Quarters Inn near Exit 87 off Interstate 75, said Sgt. Willard Reardon, Richmond Police Department spokesman. Full Story »
Je’Kauri McKeithen, 7, with 8-year-olds Mercedes Smith, center, and Keyandra Mason, prepares Saturday to serve a hot bowl of butter bean soup at First Baptist Church, Francis Street, during the second annual free “Soup Day,” a mission outreach project funded by church members and hosted by its Children’s Fellowship. Full Story »
The Berea-based Kentucky Environmental Foundation (KEF), along with several other non-profit organizations and rural electric co-op members, petitioned the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday, asking it to review and revoke the certificate of public convenience and necessity for the coal-burning Smith 1 power plant proposed by the East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC). Full Story »
The 6th annual Diabetes Day Health Fair on Saturday was all about education and prevention, according to event coordinator Kim DeCoste, of the Madison County Diabetes Coalition. Full Story »
A man charged with twice selling prescription pills to an undercover informant and intimidating a witness is seeking to have his case diverted before it goes to trial. Full Story »
Campaigns for several political offices will begin next year, but Betty Miller, who operates Richmond’s New Liberty Family Homeless Shelter, has started her own campaign and considers it an emergency. Full Story »
The Madison Central High School band was headed for the class 5-A finals of the Educators Association state competition Saturday night after placing fourth in the semifinals earlier in the day. Full Story »
The annual Battle of the Belts competition among Madison County high schools will focus on the importance of buckling up, but this year’s competition is a bit different from years past. Full Story »
Across Madison County next week, school students will be honoring veterans with a variety of programs and celebrations. Full Story »
Police are searching for an unusual robber who struck a Richmond hotel early Friday morning. Full Story »
After two years of declining participation, Eastern Kentucky University’s 2009 United Way campaign is going to focus on boosting the number of givers, rather than the amount give. Full Story »
Despite being sentenced to a year in prison, Brandon Clay Rousey will be free on probation after less than two months in custody following a hearing Thursday in Madison Circuit Court. Full Story »
Expansion and renovation at Madison Southern High School is nearing completion. Full Story »
The city’s budget deficit could drop from about $2.6 million to $855,000, if a working document revealed Thursday to the city commission becomes reality. Full Story »
A late January trial date is scheduled for a man accused of force-feeding feces to a 4-year-old child. Full Story »
The Madison County Health Department will conduct a walk-in H1N1 influenza clinic at its Richmond location, at 216 Boggs Lane, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clinic is targeted toward children between the ages of 6 months old and 18 years old with chronic health conditions, said Christie Green, health department spokesperson. Full Story »
(Editor’s note: This story may contain graphic information some readers may find offensive.)Three Richmond police officers remain suspended with pay until an internal investigation into physical and sexual misconduct allegations are complete.Richmond Detective Brian Lafferty is investigating the case after a female recently told sheriff’s deputies that the three officers sexually and physically ... Full Story »
Charges of possession of counterfeit money against a Georgia man will go forward after a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Madison District Court.Charles Demetrius Simmons, 45, of Atlanta, faces five counts of first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument after he was arrested Oct. 6 outside Walmart on the Eastern Bypass.Richmond police officer Garry Murphy testified that Simmons ... Full Story »
A new documentary that explores the effects of coal mining in Appalachia was partly filmed in Kentucky and features on-camera interviews with many Kentuckians, including Berea resident Teri Blanton.The film, entitled “Coal Country,” will be screened at 6 p.m. on Monday, in Room 108 of the library at Eastern Kentucky University.Blanton will be at the screening, which is sponsored by Kentuckians ... Full Story »
Eleven authors from Madison County will be taking part in the 28th annual Kentucky Book Fair on Saturday in Frankfort.The free event will take place at the Frankfort Convention Center, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Richmond writers Sylvia Davis, Charles Bracelen Flood, Melba Porter Hay, Marie Mitchell, Mason Smith, Pat Banks and Linda Pack, along with Howard Carlberg, Jason Howard, Thomas Parrish and ... Full Story »
Construction work on Berea’s new 28-acre city park addition should be complete in about 60 days, City Administrator Randy Stone told the city council Tuesday night.The $2.25 million project should be completed with a surplus of $20,000, he said.Tuesday night, the council approved a $62,000 bid from Spohn Ranch Inc. of California to erect nine concrete skateboard structures in the park.The ... Full Story »
An Eastern Kentucky University marketing professor is suing the university, the EKU Board of Regents and the chairwoman of the management, marketing and administrative communication department for allegedly violating his constitutional rights in denying him tenure.F. Mark Case of Lexington filed the suit Oct. 13 in Madison Circuit Court, alleging that the university violated its own policies and ... Full Story »
A morning moonset peeks through the autumn foliage near Bradfordton, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman
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