Barbour-ville man arrested for alleged camper burglary A Barbourville man was arrested Feb. 13 after he allegedly hitchhiked here from a Shelbyville rehab facility and burglarized an RV/camper …
From the Mt. Sterling Police Dept: Join Us for Coffee with a Cop! The Mt. Sterling Police Department invites you to stop by Coffee with a Cop for a relaxed, friendly …
Drum roll ..... for the McNabb Middle 7th grade boys' basketball state champs! They just defeated E.J. Hayes! We will have full coverage in next week's paper!
Hudson Roland was awarded the 2026 Most Outstanding Player of the seventh grade state tournament. The McNabb 7th grade boys' basketball team defeated EJ. Hayes tonight to win the state …
Rambo did it!!!! He is in the quarterfinals! Way to go MoCo! It's because of your support he continues inching up in the competition! You now have just two days to vote for …
A huge community event is in the works to mark the nation’s major upcoming birthday milestone. On July 4, 2026, the United States will commemorate 250 years since the signing of the …
Hope Hill Youth Services hopes to get to its original mission by reopening it residential treatment program. Hope Hill Executive Director Jaclyn Denkins told the Advocate she and the board have …
Local seniors are being invited to come "dance like no one is watching" at the upcoming fifth annual Valentine Senior Sweetheart's Ball. The dance will take place noon-2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at …
The Montgomery County Board of Education has established a timeline for hiring a new superintendent to replace Matt Thompson, who is retiring effective June 30. The board approved the timeline …
Editor's note: The Advocate covered the trial and will have more coverage next week. From Commonwealth Attorney Ashton Mckenzie's office: On February 11, 2026, Nikolay …
A Mt. Sterling woman was arrested Feb. 6 after allegedly having 100 oxycontin pills concealed within Legos shipped to her home, according to Mt. Sterling Police. Amber Back, 41, is charged with …
The state Division of Waste Management will hold an upcoming public hearing to discuss the permit for operation of the Rumpke landfill in Montgomery County. The hearing will be 5:30 p.m. …
At 17, Landon Barrier, a Montgomery County High School junior, is the youngest member of the Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. Landon told the Advocate he joined because it’s …
Planning continues for what is expected to be a huge local July 4 celebration to mark the nation’s 250th birthday. At a meeting Feb. 6, the committee decided on a logo for the event “Gateway …
In an effort to build a stronger rapport with the public, the Mt. Sterling Police Dept. will soon host its own Citizens Police Academy. The academy is meant to combat public unrest on social …
Big news in this week's Advocate regarding Hope Hill Youth Services! Hope Hill has announced plans to reopen its residential treatment program. Hope Hill expects in the next 30 to 60 days, …
Two people were arrested Feb. 9 after authorities allegedly found drugs during a search of a vehicle by a police K9, according to Mt. Sterling Police. Karen Tayelor Baker, 27, of Mt. Sterling, …
Traffic Advisory The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists that bridge maintenance work is scheduled today on I-64 eastbound at mile point 105.5 in Montgomery County from 9 …
Landon Barrier is the local chamber's youngest member. He owns not only a business, but a very successful one—lawn care and snow removal. Landon is just 17. You read that right, 17! …
Certainly the best method to learn about honey bees is through the use of a glass observation hive. It is equipped with glass on both sides so that the queen and all activities of the bees may be …
