Rice, Marcum unseat incumbents in school board elections

MANCHESTER — Clay County voters delivered a shakeup to the Board of Education Tuesday night, electing Christy Kennedy Rice and Robert Marcum over longtime incumbents Anthony Lovett and Leewood …

Hacker indicted for murder in nearly decade-old missing person case

MANCHESTER — A Leslie County grand jury returned an indictment last week against a Bear Branch man in connection with the murder of Cecil Burkhart, whose disappearance in July 2016 remained a …

Delph ready to plead guilty in federal meth case, medical condition delays court appearance

MANCHESTER, Ky. — A Clay County man charged in federal court in connection with a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking operation is prepared to plead guilty, but a medical condition has …

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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 …

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How Good Are These Wildcats?

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) — Kenny Brooks has been coaching basketball for 25 years. He's won hundreds of games, developed All-Americans, and taken teams deep into March. And after watching his Kentucky …

Rocky Top and the Art of Expecting the Worst

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) — Kentucky is 7–1. I'll repeat that for those of you who've spent the last half-century following Wildcat football and are understandably having trouble processing the …

RECORD BREAKER!

Clay County’s Lillie Davidson etched her name into the school record books on Saturday, October 17, turning in an outstanding performance in the girls’ 5K cross country event. …

- Lady Tigers Advance to 49th District Championship, Face North Laurel Tuesday
  
  MANCHESTER — The Clay County Lady Tigers are headed to the 49th District Volleyball Championship after sweeping Oneida Baptist Institute 3-0 …
- 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 …
- Where's the Beautiful, Mark?
  
  (LEXINGTON, Ky.) — Something was missing from Mark Pope's appearance at SEC Basketball Media Day. I couldn't quite put my finger on it at …
- Will Stein and the Perils of a Swollen Head
  
  (LEXINGTON, Ky.) — Somebody needs to check Will Stein's hat size. I'm serious. Kentucky's young football coach is 5–1, has beaten two …
- 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. …

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Obituaries

Ronald Dean Neal

Mr. Ronald Dean Neal, age 67 was born in Biloxi, MS on January 12, 1959 to the late William and JoAnn Runion Neal and departed this life on October 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm at the Laurel Creek Nursing …

Richmond Leon Caudill

Mr. Richmond Leon Caudill, age 92 of Manchester was born in Manchester, KY on March 15, 1934 to the late William Lundy and Sarah Ellen Westerfield Caudill and departed this life on October 14, 2026 …

James Rutherford Jones

Mr. James Rutherford Jones, age 44 of Manchester was born in Manchester, KY on October 17, 1981 to Cecil and Ruth Ann Jones and departed this life on October 13, 2026 at his home. He was an …

Dronda Rechelle Mills

Mrs. Dronda Rechelle Mills, age 45 of Manchester was born in Manchester, KY on July 4, 1981 to Jimmy Mills and the late Daronda Vicky Wagers Mills and departed this life on October 16, 2026 in the …

Denver Murray

Denver Murray, age 96 passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 at the Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on Saturday, August 30, 1930 in Manchester, Kentucky to James D. and …

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Opinion

Should Manchester/Clay County invest in building a public swimming pool or water park?

POINT: Clay County Should Invest in a Public Swimming Pool or Water Park For years, Clay County families have had to leave home if they wanted to enjoy one of the most basic summer …

What Are We Doing to Ourselves?

I have spent a lot of time lately asking myself a simple question: Why would anyone want to serve? An upcoming Board of Education election has brought with it accusations, rumors and …

Should local government invest in shovel-ready commercial sites before businesses commit?

POINT: To Attract Business, Clay County Must Be Ready When a company begins looking for a place to build or expand, Clay County isn't just competing against neighboring counties. We are …

When the story becomes personal

Just last week, I wrote about one of the hardest parts of this job — showing up to cover something that may be the worst day of someone else’s life. Saturday morning, those words came back …

The Things That Wear On You

During that time, I’ve attended hundreds — probably thousands — of public meetings. I’ve sat through meetings where everyone agreed and you wondered why you were there. I’ve also been in …

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Vengeance is HIS, not MINE

“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves...for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. ” — Romans 12:19 That verse appeared while I was scrolling TikTok one …

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4 retro-fueled room designs for fresh inspiration today

Houzz reports on four retro-inspired room designs blending past styles with modern touches, showcasing 1920s Art Deco, 1950s charm, 1960s Space Age, and vibrant 1990s aesthetics.

If you're going with a lower-cost health insurance plan, make sure to read the fine print.

Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs

Some options that might look like health insurance actually aren’t – and they may leave you stranded with large, unexpected medical expenses.

Why are school mornings so stressful? A psychologist explains, and organizers share what works

Closets by Design reports that school mornings are stressful due to time constraints and disorganization.

Are you mentally healthy? 15 signs to look for

Rula reports that good mental health involves coping skills, strong relationships, and a sense of purpose.

What 8 hours on your feet really does to your body

KURU Footwear reports that being on your feet for eight hours can cause various physical issues like muscle fatigue, pain, and cardiovascular risks, emphasizing the need for varied movement and better workplace design to mitigate discomfort.