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Owsley County, Kentucky
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About Owsley, KY

Population
Approximately 4,000 residents
County Seat
Booneville, Kentucky
Coverage Area
Approximately 198 square miles in central Kentucky

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Carved Lincoln Rock Remains Owsley County's Unassuming Cultural Draw

Carved Lincoln Rock Remains Owsley County's Unassuming Cultural Draw

Abe Lincoln Rock, carved in the 1930s by Granville Johnson, sits off Highway 846 in Conkling and serves as a local landm...

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Healthcare

Owsley County Resource Summary Lists Health, Library, Utility Contacts

Owsley County Resource Summary Lists Health, Library, Utility Contacts

A compiled list of local health, library and utility contacts offers Booneville and Owsley County residents direct phone...

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Government

Booneville courthouse history shapes county services and records

Booneville courthouse history shapes county services and records

The Booneville courthouse remains Owsley County's civic hub after historic fires that shaped recordkeeping. Residents de...

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Government

Key Booneville offices centralize services for Owsley County residents

Key Booneville offices centralize services for Owsley County residents

County clerk, courthouse, health center and library provide core services; call the county clerk at (606) 593-5735 for r...

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Community

Public lands and river access shape Owsley County outdoor economy

Public lands and river access shape Owsley County outdoor economy

Public lands and the South Fork River drive recreation and planning in Owsley County. These assets shape tourism, health...

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Government

Owsley County PVA listing clarifies official contact for residents

Owsley County PVA listing clarifies official contact for residents

The Kentucky PVA directory lists Owsley County's PVA PO Box in Booneville and a local phone number. Residents can use th...

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Business

Backroads of Appalachia Plans Multi-Million Off-Road Testing Site Near Booneville

Backroads of Appalachia Plans Multi-Million Off-Road Testing Site Near Booneville

Backroads of Appalachia plans a multi-acre, multi-million-dollar off-road test and training site near Booneville, promis...

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Government

Essential contact guide for Owsley County residents and visitors

Essential contact guide for Owsley County residents and visitors

Where to go for government services, utilities, schools, and public safety in Owsley County. Keep these contacts and pro...

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Education

Owsley County girls travel to Stanton to face Powell County

Owsley County girls travel to Stanton to face Powell County

Owsley County girls varsity basketball plays Powell County in Stanton at 6:00 PM EST; NFHS Network is streaming live and...

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Government

High-speed pursuit ends in fatal crash on I-64 near Frankfort

High-speed pursuit ends in fatal crash on I-64 near Frankfort

a high-speed pursuit on I-75 and I-64 ended in a fatal crash; the incident raises questions about pursuit policies and i...

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Community

Winter storm brings slick roads to Owsley County ridges

Winter storm brings slick roads to Owsley County ridges

A returning winter system on Jan. 16 left light snow on ridges and slick spots in Booneville and higher hollows, affecti...

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Government

Owsley County Filing Deadline Passed; Voter Resources Updated Online

Owsley County Filing Deadline Passed; Voter Resources Updated Online

The candidate filing deadline for local offices in Owsley County passed on January 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM, and the county cl...

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Community

Beloved Booneville restaurateur Linda Marcum dies at 84

Beloved Booneville restaurateur Linda Marcum dies at 84

Linda Marcum, longtime Booneville café owner and B&B operator, died Jan. 8; visitation and services were scheduled at Bo...

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Education

Owsley County Owls take flight to Pacers-Celtics game in Indianapolis

Owsley County Owls take flight to Pacers-Celtics game in Indianapolis

Owls traveled to Indianapolis on Jan. 7 to watch the Pacers play the Celtics; local sponsors funded the trip, giving stu...

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Government

Virginia woman arrested in 1991 Baby Jane Doe Richmond case

Virginia woman arrested in 1991 Baby Jane Doe Richmond case

A Virginia woman was arrested on a 1991 cold case indictment in the Baby Jane Doe death; the arrest highlights advances ...

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Business

33.7-acre Tyner tract listed for $99,000 expands outdoor access near Daniel Boone

33.7-acre Tyner tract listed for $99,000 expands outdoor access near Daniel Boone

A 33.7-acre recreational and timberland parcel near Tyner was listed Jan. 15 for $99,000, offering Owsley County residen...

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Community

Owsley County mourns Bettie Caudill; funeral held in Booneville

Owsley County mourns Bettie Caudill; funeral held in Booneville

Elizabeth "Bettie" Sperry Caudill died Dec. 21, 2025; visitation and funeral were held Jan. 10 at Booneville Funeral Hom...

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Community

Winter Weather Advisory for Owsley County: Rain-Snow Mix, Slick Roads

Winter Weather Advisory for Owsley County: Rain-Snow Mix, Slick Roads

The National Weather Service issued a Jan. 16 winter weather advisory for Owsley County after a late rain-snow mix chang...

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Community

Services held in Booneville for Beattyville resident Jerri Deaton

Services held in Booneville for Beattyville resident Jerri Deaton

Funeral services for Geraldine "Jerri" Deaton are scheduled in Booneville today. She died Jan. 9 in Beattyville and will...

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Booneville Resident Carolyn Frye Dies; Funeral Held January 9

Booneville Resident Carolyn Frye Dies; Funeral Held January 9

Carolyn Sue Frye of Booneville died on January 6, 2026. Visitation and a funeral service were held January 9 at Searcy a...

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Business

Booneville ranch home listed at $170,000 highlights broadband access

Booneville ranch home listed at $170,000 highlights broadband access

A 3-bed, 2-bath ranch on 1 acre in Booneville is now on the market for $170,000; fiber-optic access and recent kitchen u...

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Education

Bath County Edges Owsley County 55-49 in Girls Basketball

Bath County Edges Owsley County 55-49 in Girls Basketball

Bath County defeated Owsley County 55-49 on Jan. 17, 2026. The tight game highlights local high school sports' role in c...

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Education

Owsley County girls overwhelm Powell County 65-30 in decisive win

Owsley County girls overwhelm Powell County 65-30 in decisive win

Owsley County beat Powell County 65-30 on Jan. 13, moving to 5-9 for the season; the result highlights recordkeeping gap...

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Business

20-acre Booneville tract marked sold signals recreational land demand

20-acre Booneville tract marked sold signals recreational land demand

A 20± acre recreational parcel near Booneville showed as sold on Jan. 13, 2026; the transaction matters for local land v...

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Government

Kentucky State Police expand checkpoints in Post 7 including Owsley County

Kentucky State Police expand checkpoints in Post 7 including Owsley County

Officials began periodic roadside safety checkpoints Jan. 8 across Post 7 counties, targeting impaired driving and docum...

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Business

73.8-acre Booneville parcel listed for $180,000 now pending sale

73.8-acre Booneville parcel listed for $180,000 now pending sale

A 73.8-acre tract on State Hwy 847 in Booneville was listed for $180,000 and is now pending; the property offers farmlan...

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Government

How to Run for Local Office in Owsley County

How to Run for Local Office in Owsley County

This article explains the practical steps Owsley County residents must take to file for local office and why those steps...

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Education

Owsley County Owls dominate Powell County in winter season guide

Owsley County Owls dominate Powell County in winter season guide

Lady Owls beat Powell County 65-30 on Jan 13, 2026. Check MaxPreps and the Booneville school calendar for schedule updat...

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Education

Owls Girls Basketball Sits 4-6 After January 8 Update

Owls Girls Basketball Sits 4-6 After January 8 Update

An online schedule update on January 8 shows the Owsley County girls basketball team at 4-6 overall and 1-1 in district ...

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