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 …

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 …

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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 …

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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 on Monday night at Bobby Keith Gymnasium. …

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 …

- 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. …
- 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 …
- 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 …

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Obituaries

Penny Hubbard Sevier

Penny Hubbard Sevier, 48, of Manchester, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland in Somerset, Kentucky. She was born on October 18, 1977, in Lexington, …

Gloria Mae Lewis

Gloria Mae Lewis was born on November 29, 1943, to Lucy and Raleigh Hensley in Clay County, Kentucky. One of many siblings, Gloria spent her childhood surrounded by family in the Kentucky hills. She …

Timothy C. Jones

Timothy C. Jones, 79, of Manchester, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center. He was born July 5, 1947, in Manchester, Kentucky, to the late Vern …

Ruby Jean Brumley Corum

Ruby Jean Brumley Corum, age 85, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. She was born March 13, 1941, in Hyden, Kentucky, the daughter of the late John and Edna Mitchell Brumley. …

Raleigh Bray

Raleigh Bray, age 91 passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 at his home. He was born on Monday, October 29, 1934 in Manchester to William “Bill” and Eliza “Lizzie” (Foutch) Bray. He was a …

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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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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.