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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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Fugate Votes to Opt Kentucky Into Education Tax Credit, Pledges Owsley SGO
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Fugate Votes to Opt Kentucky Into Education Tax Credit, Pledges Owsley SGO

House votes 79-17 to let Kentucky opt into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit; Rep. Chris Fugate vows to help Owsley County start a scholarship-granting organization if HB 1 becomes law.

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Owsley County Election Deadlines, Candidate Filings, Registration and Absentee Details
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Owsley County Election Deadlines, Candidate Filings, Registration and Absentee Details

Key filing, registration and absentee windows for Owsley County are set; in-person early voting locations will be posted in January and candidate lists refresh daily at 9:15 AM EST.

James Thompson7m read
2024 Audit Finds Internal Control Weaknesses in Owsley County Sheriff Tara Roberts
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2024 Audit Finds Internal Control Weaknesses in Owsley County Sheriff Tara Roberts

Auditor Allison Ball found Owsley County Sheriff Tara Roberts’ office lacks segregation of duties and flagged two late disbursements, three donations totaling $200, and eight credit card transactions.

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Owsley County School Board Holds February 23 Work Session on District Issues
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Owsley County School Board Holds February 23 Work Session on District Issues

The Owsley County Board of Education met in regular session Feb. 10, 2026; Chair Joyce Campbell opened the meeting and Secretary Betty Jo Neeley took roll, but Booneville Sentinel’s public excerpt leaves agenda items and votes behind a paywall.

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Booneville man Lucian Wilson dies at 80, funeral services Feb. 28
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Booneville man Lucian Wilson dies at 80, funeral services Feb. 28

Booneville man Lucian Wilson, 80, died Feb. 21 at Menifee Meadows Care Center in Frenchburg; visitation and funeral were held Feb. 28 at Booneville Funeral Home.

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New Chartis Findings and Medicaid Shift Threaten Owsley County Care Access
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New Chartis Findings and Medicaid Shift Threaten Owsley County Care Access

Chartis finds about 41% of U.S. rural hospitals operating in the red, a trend the Booneville Sentinel says could erode obstetrics, chemotherapy and surgery access for Owsley County residents.

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Find Owsley County inmates, visitation rules, services at Three Forks Regional Jail
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Find Owsley County inmates, visitation rules, services at Three Forks Regional Jail

Owsley County does not have a local jail; arrests and pretrial detainees are processed at Three Forks Regional Jail, start inquiries by calling 606-593-5161 to confirm an inmate’s location and visitation rules.

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Spirtas Wrecking crews advance demolition of unsafe Dixon building in Boonville
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Spirtas Wrecking crews advance demolition of unsafe Dixon building in Boonville

Spirtas Wrecking Company crews worked about two weeks to tear down the three-story “Dixon” building in Boonville; the collapse damaged nearby structures but left no reported injuries.

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Wilgus Dickie Edwards, 85, Owsley County Farmer, Horse Breeder Dies
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Wilgus Dickie Edwards, 85, Owsley County Farmer, Horse Breeder Dies

Wilgus "Dickie" Edwards, 85, a lifelong Owsley County farmer and breeder of Grand Champion Rocky Mountain Horses, died Feb. 12 at his Booneville home.

Lisa Park2m read
Lex18 Names Botner-Emerson Sturgeon Ice Photo Mug Shot Winner
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Lex18 Names Botner-Emerson Sturgeon Ice Photo Mug Shot Winner

LEX 18 named Katrina Botner-Emerson its Feb. 28, 2026 Mug Shot of the Week for a striking photo of ice-storm conditions in Sturgeon, Owsley County; she receives a Best of the Bluegrass mug.

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Knott County Central Downs Owsley County 57-23 in 14th Region Quarterfinal
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Knott County Central Downs Owsley County 57-23 in 14th Region Quarterfinal

Knott County Central knocked Owsley County out of the 14th Region tournament with a 57-23 win, ending the Lady Owls' season and leaving them 13-18 overall.

Marcus Williams2m read
Wildland Fire Burns Five Acres on Buck Creek Road; Agencies Respond
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Wildland Fire Burns Five Acres on Buck Creek Road; Agencies Respond

Satellite and interagency wildfire mapping services identified a roughly 5-acre wildland/brush fire near Buck Creek Road in Owsley County on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Owsley County Identified as Poorest U.S. County That Voted for Trump
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Owsley County Identified as Poorest U.S. County That Voted for Trump

Booneville’s tiny Ole Bus Stop Diner sits in a county whose 2015 median household income was $19,146, cited in debates as “the poorest U.S. county that voted for Trump.”

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Booneville Resident, Former Three Forks Jailer Charlotte Lawson Dies
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Booneville Resident, Former Three Forks Jailer Charlotte Lawson Dies

Charlotte Marie Lawson, 71 years, 3 months, and 11 days, died Feb. 25 in Irvine; obituary posted by the Booneville Sentinel lists her as a retired Three Forks Regional Jail jailer.

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Owsley County docket lists Deeann and Charles Bennett arraignments in infant death
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Owsley County docket lists Deeann and Charles Bennett arraignments in infant death

Booneville Sentinel's public docket lists arraignments for Deeann Bennett, 27, and Charles Bennett, 32, on reckless-homicide and concealment charges tied to an infant found on Lewis Lane.

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Larry Wayne Barrett, 66, of Booneville Dies; Obituary Posted Feb. 25
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Larry Wayne Barrett, 66, of Booneville Dies; Obituary Posted Feb. 25

Larry Wayne Barrett, 66, of Booneville, died at his residence "following a brief illness" on Feb. 16, 2026; his obituary ran in the Booneville Sentinel on Feb. 25, 2026.

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PRTC Posts February 9 Owsley County Fiscal Court Meeting Video
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PRTC Posts February 9 Owsley County Fiscal Court Meeting Video

PRTC TV posted a full recording of the Owsley County Fiscal Court meeting from Feb. 9, 2026; the channel’s listing shows the video with 71 views.

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Backroads of Appalachia Announces 2026 Events Including Bluegrass Rallye Raid in Booneville
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Backroads of Appalachia Announces 2026 Events Including Bluegrass Rallye Raid in Booneville

Bluegrass Rallye Raid will stage a 4-day navigational rally from Appalachian Overland Triangle HQ in Booneville with daily courses of 280 km–350 km and tickets starting at $560.

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Senate President Files Resolution Directing State Teaching Universities to Coordinate
Education

Senate President Files Resolution Directing State Teaching Universities to Coordinate

Senate President Robert Stivers filed SJR 116 on Feb. 26, 2026 directing the University of Kentucky, University of Louisville and Eastern Kentucky University to coordinate public teaching programs.

Marcus Williams2m read
Where to Find Owsley County Hearings, Request Records and Attend Court
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Where to Find Owsley County Hearings, Request Records and Attend Court

Find Owsley County circuit and district hearing schedules at the Booneville courthouse, request court records through the circuit clerk, and read this guide to know what to bring and expect in court.

Marcus Williams6m read
Owsley County Medical Clinic in Booneville Continues Serving Primary Care Needs
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Owsley County Medical Clinic in Booneville Continues Serving Primary Care Needs

Owsley County Medical Clinic in Booneville remains the county's primary community health center, providing primary care and basic outpatient services to Owsley County residents.

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Revised HB 500 Clears House; 2% Raises, SEEK Increases, Health Cap Debate
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Revised HB 500 Clears House; 2% Raises, SEEK Increases, Health Cap Debate

The Kentucky House advanced an amended HB 500 that includes 2% state employee raises, SEEK per-pupil changes to $4,626 (2027) and $4,792 (2028), and removes a cap on KEHP contributions.

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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.

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Local Long Term Care and Clinic Anchor Owsley County Health Access
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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.

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Kentucky SOS Posts Owsley County Unofficial 2024 Election Results
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Kentucky SOS Posts Owsley County Unofficial 2024 Election Results

Kentucky SOS posts Owsley County unofficial 2024 election results; county totals and precinct reports are online and residents should note the results are unofficial.

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Booneville directory reconciles Owsley County services, highlights truncated contacts
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Booneville directory reconciles Owsley County services, highlights truncated contacts

A Booneville quick-reference reconciles many Owsley County service phone numbers but leaves key entries truncated or unclear, risking confusion for residents seeking voter, health and social services.

Marcus Williams3m read
Owsley County Cheerleaders Compete at UCA Division II Nationals in Orlando
Education

Owsley County Cheerleaders Compete at UCA Division II Nationals in Orlando

Owsley County High School cheerleaders performed at the UCA Division II nationals in Orlando on Jan. 31, 2026; the community awaits official results and local recognition.

Sarah Chen2m 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
Backroads of Appalachia Plans Multi-Million Off-Road Testing Site Near Booneville
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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.

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