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Barr Hosts CMS Administrator Oz in Lexington

Lexington, KY, Septmeber 4th — Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr welcomed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz to Kentucky to meet with doctors and medical …

Wolfe Co. Segment of Mountain Parkway Expansion Complete

  Gov. Andy Beshear today joined former Gov. Steve Beshear and local, state and federal officials to cut the ribbon on the Wolfe County segment of the Mountain Parkway Expansion, which completes …

Former Sheriff and Long Time Pillar of the Community Passes Away

James Harvey Pelfrey born on October 14, 1957 to Geather and Ann Pelfrey departed this life on Monday, August 31, 2026 at the age of 68 at his home surrounded by the love that defined his life. He is …

2026 Lee County Fair Schedule

Free entertainment for the Lee County fair: Nightly Schedule Wednesday, September 9 5:00 p.m. – Fair Opens 6:00 p.m. – Lee County Marching Band Cake Walk Thursday, …

Cooperatives collect more than $19,000 worth of donations for Kentucky’s Ronald McDonald Houses

    Jackson Energy and the other Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives raised more than $19,000 of much-needed items for Ronald McDonald Houses in Lexington and Louisville. Since …
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The McNabb eighth grade football team celebrates a memorable night highlighted by a conference win and securing the regular season division championship

McNabb eighth grade claims regular season division championship

It was a memorable 8th Grade Night for the McNabb Middle School football team as the Indians celebrated their eighth graders with a convincing 38-6 victory and secured the regular season division …
Mason Miller checked in with official. He hauled in seven passes for 58 yards Friday night. Defensively, he also  recorded seven solo tackles and two assists for a team-high nine total tackles

Breathitt Co. pulls away from Montgomery Co., 58-27

Montgomery Co. put together one of its strongest offensive performances of the season Friday night, but Breathitt Co.’s explosive rushing attack proved too much to overcome as the Bobcats handed …

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. You’ll have to take my word for it because I never …
MOCO YOUTH FOOTBALL - Carl Booker goes up with the one hand catch

Montgomery Co. youth football continues to grow through early season

The Montgomery Co. Parks & Rec fifth- and sixth-grade football team continued to show growth and determination this week despite falling 32-14 to a strong Paintsville squad. Head coach …

Boys golf competes in first round of state

Boys golf competed in first round of state in Presetonsburg today.  Full coverage in this week's Advocate. (photo credit Julie Bonfield)
Education
Students walking across the bridge. Ella Booker, Cambri Walker and other students can be seen walking across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

DuBois youths participate in educational trip to Civil Rights historical sites

Friday, Oct. 3, the DuBois Community Center organized an educational trip to several pivotal Civil Rights historical sites in Alabama. The students visited the 16th Street Baptist Church in …
The group, from left, consists of Kendell Keath, Eliza Walters, Kenleigh French, Korbyn Keath, Kourtney Orme and Belle Caldwell.Kadi Sparks, Emma Branham, Bella Keath, Izzy Stafford, Lexi Stafford and Kendall Jordan are not pictured.

Montgomery County 4-H Saddle Club competes at state fair

The Montgomery County 4-H Saddle Club participated in the Kentucky State Fair’s 4-H Horse show from June 29 to July 3. Twelve members showcased their equestrian skills with riders from across …

Parks, Rec Commission establishes scholarship

The Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Commission voted Sept. 25 to establish a scholarship for a current employee, including those who worked for the dept. last summer. The …
ABIGAIL JORDAN—

Abby is Student Council vice president, 4-H Teen Club vice president and Overall Achievement State Gold winner; a member of the Montgomery County Varsity Tennis Team; co-captain of the Montgomery County Mock Trial Blue Team; and a member of the ACTION Program (Applachian Career Training in Oncology) at UK. She is also an Area Health Education Center PAVE cohort and Big Brothers Big Sisters participant as well as been involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Art Honor Society and National Beta Club. Abigail plans to attend the University of Kentucky with the hopes of becoming a pediatric nurse.

Youth Salute honorees recognized

  Six hundred forty-one outstanding leaders from 64 high schools in central Kentucky are being recognized in this year’s “Youth Salute.” The 45th annual awards ceremony was …
Freshman Class candidates—Front row, from left: Alexis Anderson, Isabella Grubb. Back row: Ravyn Walton, Mya Jackson.

Homecoming Court candidates

2025 Montgomery County High School Homecoming Court candidates. All photos and information submitted.
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 …

Noel formally appointed police chief by city council 

Aaron Noel was sworn in as Police Chief Aug. 19 at the city council meeting. He is pictured with his family, front row from left, his mother, Verna Noel; son, Harrison; daughter, Emersyn; and son, Donovan. Back row, Noel and his wife, Brandi. 

The Mt. Sterling City Council appointed Aaron Noel police chief at its meeting Aug. 19.   Noel, who had been serving as acting chief, replaces Terry Landrum.   Noel thanked the …

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