Rattlesnake discovered at MCHS relocated to farm

Photo of rattlesnake at MCHS courtesy Zack Tyra

School resource officers with Montgomery County Schools discovered a timberland rattlesnake at the high school Wednesday, according to the individual who removed it. Zack Tyra, an experienced …

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Barrier: Existing bushes, vegetation next to MCHS gym removed to ensure no other snakes in vicinity

The following is a statement from Chris Barrier, Chief Operations Officer, for Montgomery County Schools in regard to the rattlesnake discovered at MCHS Wednesday. Barrier said the rattlesnake was …

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Celebration of life set for Lexington woman killed here after being struck by tractor trailer

Dylan Watkins has organized a GoFundMe donation drive for his aunt. Felicia G. Joseph, 36, of Lexington, was pronounced deceased at the scene Tuesday at 9:21 p.m. by Montgomery County Coroner …

20-plus Sept. grand jury indictments dismissed

Circuit Judge Elizabeth Davis has ordered the dismissal of 22 indictments and one superseding indictment returned by the Montgomery County Grand Jury Sept. 25. In an order included in each of …

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Mt. Sterling Advocate, October 1, 2026

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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

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

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MOCO YOUTH FOOTBALL - Carl Booker goes up with the one hand catch

Montgomery Co. youth football continues to grow through early season

Boys golf competes in first round of state

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Obituaries

Henry Morrison Howes Jr., 81

Henry Morrison Howes Jr., 81, of Jeffersonville, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital Main in Lexington. Born Oct. 4, 1944, in Owensboro, he was the son of the late …

Mary Elizabeth Hogue Wise, 83

Mary Elizabeth Hogue Wise, 83, of Mt. Sterling, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. Born April 23, 1943, in Danville, she was the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth Powell Hogue …

Linda Gail Bowling, 78

Linda Gail Bowling, 78, of Mt. Sterling, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at her residence. Born March 23, 1948, in Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late Ford and Frances Heaton …

Suzanne Reynolds Perry, 88

Suzanne Reynolds Perry, 88, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at Pioneer Trace Nursing Home in Flemingsburg. Born Jan. 22, 1938, in Mt. Sterling, she was the daughter of the late …

Charles Keith Skillern 68

Charles Keith Skillern, 68, of Mt. Sterling, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, surrounded by family. Born Nov. 11, 1957, he was the son of Martha Jane Skillern and the late Charles Leo Skillern. …

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Opinion

KENTUCKY CAN LEAD ON DATA CENTERS WITHOUT LEAVING COMMUNITIES BEHIND

Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester

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 …

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