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Owsley County star Kamilla Marcum lands Alice Lloyd College offer
Education

Owsley County star Kamilla Marcum lands Alice Lloyd College offer

Kamilla Marcum’s Alice Lloyd offer gives Owsley County a hometown college path, with a 6-foot sophomore already piling up points, rebounds and all-region honors.

Lisa Park2m read
Owsley County flood survivor gets safer home outside floodplain
Community

Owsley County flood survivor gets safer home outside floodplain

A basement flood ruined Jody’s appliances, furniture and documents. Today she lives outside the floodplain and can hear rain without panic.

Lisa Park2m read
KY 846 to close Tuesday in Owsley County for drainage work
Government

KY 846 to close Tuesday in Owsley County for drainage work

KY 846 shut down near milepoint 1.2 for drainage work, cutting off a Booneville-area route all day and forcing detours for school, work and care trips.

Marcus Williams2m read
Two Booneville adults arrested in infant death after year-long probe
Community

Two Booneville adults arrested in infant death after year-long probe

Two Booneville adults were arrested in an infant death case that shook one of Kentucky’s smallest counties after a year-long investigation.

Lisa Park2m read
Booneville outlines water plant rehab, downtown projects, tourism plans
Government

Booneville outlines water plant rehab, downtown projects, tourism plans

Booneville’s water system took center stage as officials pressed grant searches, telemetry repairs and legal cleanup, while Bates Block and Sag Hollow waited on paperwork.

James Thompson2m read
Kentucky State Police investigate deadly Owsley County house fire
Community

Kentucky State Police investigate deadly Owsley County house fire

Vernon Herald, 60, died in a fire on Amburgey Road in Booneville as Kentucky State Police and the fire marshal investigated its cause.

Marcus Williams1m read
Owsley County educator Maudie Cornett remembered for family, service, devotion
Education

Owsley County educator Maudie Cornett remembered for family, service, devotion

Maudie Cornett came home April 3, just in time for James Cornett’s birthday, after chemo and immunotherapy in a nine-month cancer illness. Her classroom legacy stretched across Owsley County.

Marcus Williams2m read
Obituary honors Jerry Lee Stansbury’s life of faith, teaching, service
Community

Obituary honors Jerry Lee Stansbury’s life of faith, teaching, service

Jerry Lee Stansbury’s life reached from Indiana classrooms to Beattyville fields, Bear Track volunteer fire service and a church-centered faith that shaped his last years.

Marcus Williams2m read
Owsley County volunteers sought to review foster care cases
Community

Owsley County volunteers sought to review foster care cases

Owsley and Lee are being asked to fill a foster care oversight gap, with one monthly volunteer review helping decide whether local children get services, safety, and permanence.

Sarah Chen2m read
Owsley County Schools shares retention law update, opens kindergarten registration
Education

Owsley County Schools shares retention law update, opens kindergarten registration

Owsley County Schools is warning parents that Kentucky’s new early-grade retention rules could affect kindergarten and first grade, while registration for next fall is now open.

Marcus Williams2m read
Owsley County seniors tour Washington landmarks on historic D.C. trip
Education

Owsley County seniors tour Washington landmarks on historic D.C. trip

Owsley County seniors began their Washington trip at the Lincoln, Jefferson and MLK memorials, turning a graduation-year visit into a lesson in American history.

Lisa Park2m read
Owsley County baseball tops Menifee County, scores season-high 13 runs
Community

Owsley County baseball tops Menifee County, scores season-high 13 runs

Owsley County’s bats broke loose for 13 runs in a 13-10 win over Menifee County, a season-high that may signal a turning point at the plate.

Lisa Park2m read
Owsley County students practice job skills at reverse fair
Education

Owsley County students practice job skills at reverse fair

Owsley County High School seniors turned the interview around, pitching themselves to local employers while practicing the skills they need after graduation.

Sarah Chen2m read
Owsley fourth graders learn science through egg incubator project
Education

Owsley fourth graders learn science through egg incubator project

Fourth graders at Owsley County Elementary watched incubators and eggs turn science into a day-by-day experiment, with hatch day set for April 30.

Marcus Williams2m read
Owsley County to Mark National Day of Prayer May 7
Community

Owsley County to Mark National Day of Prayer May 7

Residents are invited to gather at the Booneville Courthouse at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026, for a community National Day of Prayer observance posted by the Booneville Sentinel.

Sarah Chen2m read
Owsley County Lady Owls Advance to 56th District Title; Marcum 750th Rebound
Education

Owsley County Lady Owls Advance to 56th District Title; Marcum 750th Rebound

Owsley County rallied from a 59-52 hole to beat Perry Central 75-69 in Irvine; senior Laya Lynch sank two fourth-quarter 3s and PF Kamilla Marcum reached 750 career rebounds.

Lisa Park2m read
Peters powers Owsley County past Williamsburg with 5-RBI, 11-strikeout gem
Education

Peters powers Owsley County past Williamsburg with 5-RBI, 11-strikeout gem

Dalton Peters drove in five runs and struck out 11 in five innings as Owsley County beat Williamsburg 8-2, a sign the Owls may be raising their ceiling.

Marcus Williams2m read
Local Long Term Care and Clinic Anchor Owsley County Health Access
Healthcare

Local Long Term Care and Clinic Anchor Owsley County Health Access

Owsley County Health Care Center and the Owsley County Medical Clinic together provide the bulk of long term, skilled nursing, primary care and pharmacy services for Booneville and surrounding communities, making them central to local health access and the county economy. Their Medicare and Medicaid certification, nonprofit status, and roles as primary employer and outpatient provider matter to residents who rely on nearby care for chronic disease management and daily needs.

Lisa Park2m read
Backroads of Appalachia Plans Multi-Million Off-Road Testing Site Near Booneville
Business

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, promising jobs and tourism for Owsley County residents.

Sarah Chen2m read
Alice Lloyd College Tuition Guarantee Extends to Owsley County Students
Education

Alice Lloyd College Tuition Guarantee Extends to Owsley County Students

Alice Lloyd College includes Owsley County in its 108-county Central Appalachia service area, making students who live in Owsley County eligible for a tuition guarantee that eliminates out-of-pocket tuition costs for in-service-area students. The college's January 2026 academic calendar sets key registration and start-of-term dates that Owsley residents should note to enroll for the spring semester.

Marcus Williams2m read
Owsley County Outdoor Assets Drive Local-Scale Tourism Growth
Community

Owsley County Outdoor Assets Drive Local-Scale Tourism Growth

Owsley County’s river access, forest roads, and trailheads are central to a growing focus on low-impact outdoor recreation that supports Booneville businesses and nearby communities. These public resources - including access to the South Fork of the Kentucky River and connections to Daniel Boone National Forest management units - offer fishing, paddling, hunting, hiking, and wildlife viewing that matter for local economies and land-management planning.

Sarah Chen2m read
Owsley County Extension Office Serves Farmers, Families, and Youth
Education

Owsley County Extension Office Serves Farmers, Families, and Youth

The Owsley County Extension Office, part of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, offers continuing programs in youth development, agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, and community education. The office provides direct technical assistance, a calendar of local events, and staff contacts, making it a central resource for Booneville residents and local small farmers.

Sarah Chen2m read
Owsley County Schools Publish Official 2025-2026 Calendar and District Resources
Education

Owsley County Schools Publish Official 2025-2026 Calendar and District Resources

The Owsley County School District has published its official 2025-2026 school calendar and a package of district information on the district website. The calendar and accompanying postings serve as the authoritative source for school scheduling, family planning, and community coordination across Owsley County.

Marcus Williams2m read
Kentucky Legislature Overrides Veto, Sending School Choice Funds to Owsley County
Education

Kentucky Legislature Overrides Veto, Sending School Choice Funds to Owsley County

Kentucky lawmakers overrode Gov. Beshear's veto of HB 1, opening a federal scholarship tax credit that can send private funds to Owsley County public schools without cutting state aid.

Sarah Chen3m read
OCARE leads restoration, reopening of Seale Theater and Booneville arts programming
Community

OCARE leads restoration, reopening of Seale Theater and Booneville arts programming

Owsley County nonprofit OCARE is leading restoration and reactivation of the historic Seale (Booneville) Theater and will run Booneville arts and recreation programming for the community.

Marcus Williams2m read
State Directory Lists Owsley County Senior Services at Booneville Center
Healthcare

State Directory Lists Owsley County Senior Services at Booneville Center

The state health cabinet lists Owsley County Senior Citizens at 275 Hwy 28 South in Booneville, showing services like meals, case management and transportation - vital info for local seniors and caregivers.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
How to Run for Local Office in Owsley County
Government

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 matter for voter choice and government accountability. Timely filings, disclosure requirements, and local deadlines affect who appears on the ballot and how the electorate evaluates candidates.

Marcus Williams2m read
Owsley County Courthouse Anchors Booneville Civic and Judicial Life
Government

Owsley County Courthouse Anchors Booneville Civic and Judicial Life

The Owsley County Courthouse on Courthouse Square in Booneville remains the central location for the county’s circuit and district courtrooms and administrative offices, serving residents for judicial business and public records. Its current single-story brick and concrete building, constructed in 1972–1973 with a 1984 addition, follows a long history of courthouse fires and rebuilding that shaped local government access.

James Thompson2m read
Knox Street Thunder returns, grows as Booneville car show favorite
Community

Knox Street Thunder returns, grows as Booneville car show favorite

Knox Street Thunder kept its Saturday return and growing crowd on display, reinforcing downtown Barbourville as a spring-to-fall gathering place with a regular place on the county calendar.

Marcus Williams2m read