After yearlong investigation, two Booneville residents arrested in infant death
Following a year-long investigation, two individuals were arrestedTuesday Feb. 9, 2026, after indictments were issued by the Owsley County Grand Jury in late January. Deann Bennett, 27, of Booneville, was taken into custody and charged with reckless homicide, tampering with physical evidence, abuse of a corpse, and concealing the birth of an infant. Charles Bennett, […]
AI gives us options on what to do with the 44th District Tournament Draw
Every year, this topic comes up like clockwork. Former players text about it, longtime locals debate it over coffee, and if you’re new to the area, you’re probably wondering what everyone’s talking about. The 44th District basketball tournament is one of the last in Kentucky that still uses a random draw instead of seeding teams […]
Saint Joseph Health Foundations Announce Health Care Scholarship Opportunities
LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 10, 2026) – Saint Joseph Health is proud to announce 14 scholarships totaling more than $34,000 to support aspiring health care professionals across Kentucky, including Bardstown, Berea, Lexington, London, Nicholasville and Mount Sterling. These scholarships will help alleviate financial burdens for deserving students pursuing careers in critical health care fields. Associate, bachelor’s and advanced […]
