2026 Best of Madison County (Video)

Thanks to photographer Kelly McKinney for coverage of the event, and Claudia Nolan for her help in the production of this video.

Jeffersonville man dies after altercation with KSP trooper in Laurel Co.

EAST BERNSTADT, Ky. (Nov. 10, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) was requested by Post 11 London to investigate a trooper-involved shooting that occurred …

Jeffersonville man dies following U.S. 460 accident

A Jeffersonville man died Thursday night following head injuries suffered when his E-bike reportedly collided with a sign post along U.S. 460 in Jeffersonville, Sheriff David Charles told the …

The Final Whistle: Worth Holding Onto:

There was a time when seeing your name in the newspaper was a pretty big deal. And if your picture made it in? Well, you were practically famous. At least for a day or two. I grew up in a …

Traffic stop yields discovery of several grams of multiple drugs, citation claims

A Lexington man was arrested Monday after authorities allegedly found several grams of multiple drugs during a search of his vehicle, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Jason …

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A Holiday Tradition Returns: Montgomery County Extension Homemakers Annual Bazaar

Source: Sarah Congleton, Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Montgomery County There’s something special about the start of the holiday season—the decorations come out, …

Nearly half votes cast locally in General Election were done during early voting

Included with this posting is a cumulative results report for the general election held 11/3/2026 in Montgomery County. Please note that due to space constraints this week's paper includes the …

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Mt. Sterling Advocate, November 5, 2026

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Big problem, but a simple fix

Your right to know what your public officials are saying and doing was recently gutted by the Kentucky supreme court. Overturning a lower court decision, in a 4 to 2 ruling on …

SENATE PRESIDENT ROBERT STIVERS FILES SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN RURAL, UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 25, 2026) — Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, filed Senate Joint Resolution 116 directing Kentucky’s public teaching universities to develop a comprehensive, …

Obituaries

Dana Lee Haynes, 78

Dana Lee Haynes, 78, of Mt. Olivet, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at his home. Born Oct. 14, 1948, in Montgomery County, he was the son of the late Earl Taylor and Julia Allaine Hill Haynes. …

Billy Owen Richards, 80

Billy Owen Richards, 80, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at the VA Lexington Health Care Hospital. Born Nov. 6, 1945, in Mt. Sterling, he was the son of the late James E. and …

Randall Douglas Lykins, 70

Randall Douglas Lykins, 70, of Winchester, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at his residence. Born April 29, 1956, in Montgomery County, he was the son of the late William and Wilma Rogers Lykins. …

Patty Louise Foley, 77

Patty Louise Foley, 77, of Mt. Sterling, died Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at her residence. Born June 10, 1949, in Mt. Sterling, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Elsie Mae Pitts Ballard. …

James Clarence Wilson, 83

James Clarence Wilson, 83, known to all as Jimmy, passed away peacefully, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born July 22, 1943, in Frankfort, he was the son of the …

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More Than a Game: A family tradition 12 years in the making

For some families, fall Saturdays mean gathering around the television to watch college football. For one local family, they’ve meant road trips, new places, packed stadiums and memories that will …

Montgomery Co. Bass Fishing back on water at Barren River

The Montgomery Co. bass fishing team turned in an impressive performance at Regional Qualifier No. 3 at Barren River Lake, sweeping the top three spots in the tournament. Head coach John Vice …

Middle school volleyball opens season under new head coach

The middle school volleyball season is under way, with new head coach Jocelyn Goldy pleased with the effort, determination and positive attitudes displayed by her teams during their opening week of …

Bowling continues to show promise in early season

The Montgomery Co. High School bowling teams continued their early-season competition last week, highlighted by a first-place finish for the boys at the MoCo Mini Tournament and several strong …

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KENTUCKY CAN LEAD ON DATA CENTERS WITHOUT LEAVING COMMUNITIES BEHIND

Mention data centers and you're likely concerned about increasing electric bills, water consumption, noise, and whether these facilities truly benefit the communities where they're built. Those …

Enough is never enough by Douglas Moore

Well that old saying must be true, the rich really do keep getting richer because Elon Musk has now become the world’s very first trillionaire. You heard that right folks, a trillionaire, that’s …

Addressing questions about Rumpke expansion, landfills

I know there have been questions and concerns regarding Rumpke’s proposed expansion of the Montgomery County landfill. I would like to address some of those questions and appreciate this space to …

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Traveling for the holidays? Here's how to save

Ally Financial reports tips for holiday travel budgeting: create an agenda, budget your stay, shop early for gifts, travel off-peak, go with a group, and consider travel insurance.

The Thanksgiving NFL archive: 5 statistical anomalies that defy decades of football logic

SBD reports on five Thanksgiving NFL statistical anomalies, highlighting remarkable performances, odd trends, and historical records from Turkey Day games.

The Thanksgiving NFL archive: 5 statistical anomalies that defy decades of football logic

SBD reports on five Thanksgiving NFL statistical anomalies, highlighting remarkable performances, odd trends, and historical records from Turkey Day games.

What research shows about studying techniques and recall

Quizlet reports that research shows self-testing improves memory retention more than rereading materials, despite students feeling more confident when rereading.

Money-saving energy tips to brave the cold months

Intuit TurboTax reports energy-saving tips for winter after Daylight Saving Time, including bundling up, using space heaters, and sealing drafts.