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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
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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 …
Logan McCormick and Julie Bonfield (mother and son) watched in support of Brooks Bonfield last year at the state golf event.

The Final Whistle: A front-row seat to other peoples' lives

I’ve spent a lot of years standing on the sidelines. Football fields, basketball courts, baseball diamonds, gymnasiums, and countless places in between. And somewhere along the way, I …
Eli Duff celebrates a game saving interception in victory against Powell Co.

BIG PLAY! Eli Duff picks off pass in final minute to seal victory for frosh/JV football Indians!

While the varsity Indians continue their search for their first win, Montgomery Co.’s freshman and junior varsity players gave the program something to celebrate Saturday, earning a hard-fought …
Riley Sammons and Madelyn Taylor were the top finishers for MoCo in the 5,000 meter race.

Cross Country shines at Area 7 Championships

The Montgomery Co. cross country program delivered an impressive showing Saturday at the KTCCCA Area 7 Cross Country Championships in Mason Co., competing against approximately 600 runners …

McNabb Lady Indians close season with growth

The McNabb Middle School Lady Indians wrapped up their basketball season this week in the Bluegrass Conference Tournament, bringing an end to a year that head coach Tanton Kiser believes represents a …
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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