EKU Football wins and is in the postseason! That and more in today’s Mamut Bar and Grill Sports Report
Recapping the win for EKU Football who is once again in the postseason! That plus a look back at the loss for Madison Central Football who fell in the Region Championship game on Friday and some local Madison County Athletes doing big things on the gridiron as well!
Mamut Bar and Grill Sports Report 11-21-24 previewing the Madison Central vs Frederick Douglass Region Championship
In todays Mamut Bar and Grill Sports Report, Michael Watkins previews the Regional Championship game between Madison Central and Frederick Douglass tomorrow night in Lexington. Hear from Indians Head Coach William Blair ahead of the game!
Mamut Bar and Grill Sports Report 11-20-24
Mamut Bar and Grill Sports Report as Michael Watkins recaps the win for EKU Men’s Basketball over Chicago State University and a preview of the EKU Volleyball teams match-up with Jacksonville in the first round of the ASUN Tournament.
Richmond Police Department serves warrant on Merrick Drive
Earlier this morning, officers of the Richmond Police Department responded to a Merrick Drive residence after attempting to serve an arrest warrant. The charges included attempted murder and intimidating a participant in a legal process. The warrant was for Joseph Farley, who is allegedly involved in an ongoing assault investigation. Farley reportedly refused to exit […]
Madison Southern High School wins big with T-Mobile
Madison Southern High School received some good news today. T-Mobile announced the school as one of 50 high schools across the country to receive $5,000. Last month T-Mobile announced a $2 million grand prize football field technology makeover called T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights giving small-town high schools from across the country, like Madison Southern HS, […]
Search for Missing Men in Jessamine County
Authorities in Jessamine County, Kentucky, are continuing their search for two men who have been missing for an extended period. Anthony Quinn, 42, was last seen on August 8, 2024. He disappeared after leaving his sober living facility in Shelbyville, Kentucky, to start a new job in Maysville. Despite exhaustive efforts, including the discovery of […]
New Traffic Light at Greathouse Drive to go active tomorrow
For years the residents who live in the Hidden Hills and Kensington neighborhoods here in RIchmond have requested a traffic light be installed on their exit. With the addition of more car lots and now several more houses and the connection to the back entrance of Save A Lot that includes hundreds of new apartments […]
EKU Mens Hoops adds to their coaching staff
Eastern Kentucky Mens Basketball Coach AW Hamilton announced the hiring of AJ Clark as an assistant coach for the program. Clark helped Palm Beach Atlantic record back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 2003-05. In 2023-24, the Sailfish posted their second-highest winning percentage in the program’s NCAA Division II era. PBA posted its best conference […]
2nd Annual Juneteenth Freedom 5K set to take place this weekend
The second annual JUNETEENTH FREEDOM 5K will take place on this Saturday at 8:00 a.m. at White Hall State Historic Park to raise funds for local charities. The event will offer both a 5K run/walk and a ONE-mile fun run/walk with overall and age group awards. Advanced registration is encouraged. Gates open to the public […]
EKU hires new Director of Athletics and Vice President
Earlier today, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) announced the selection of Kyle Moats as the next Vice President and Director of Athletics at the University. Moats comes to EKU following 15 years as the Director of Athletics at Missouri State University (MSU). EKU President David McFaddin said in a statement ”Kyle’s impressive track record and extensive experience […]
Madison County BOE approves a 5% increase across the board
The Madison County Board of Education passed a 5%, across the board, raise tonight during a special called meeting. That wasn’t it however, as the BOE also increased the starting salary to $45,000 and created steps for every year between years 13-20 so that now the salary schedule will reflect a step increase at each […]
Curbside Recycling to take place this Friday for Madison County
Due to the Memorial Day Holiday the city of Richmond will be hosting its curbside recycling pickup this Friday, May 24th.Did you know that the average American uses 65- pounds of paper each year and that the United States uses 25% of the worlds paper products? 40% of all waste going to landfills is paper […]
National Salvation Army Week kicks off today
The Salvation Army of Richmond is excited to be apart of the kick off to National Salvation Army Week today. This week-long celebration highlights the organization’s history, services, and impact in the community, and provides an opportunity to thanks volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders who support us throughout the year.National Salvation Army Week has been observed […]
Tickets on sale for the third annual Madison County Sports Hall of Fame induction dinner.
The Madison County Sports Hall of Fame ceremony is right around the corner and tickets for the 2024 Madison County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner go on sale Monday, April 29, at the Richmond Area Arts Center (RAAC), located at 339 West Water Street. Tickets are priced at $25 each and a limited number […]
Man dies in overnight Berea structure fire
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office received a call for assistance at a structure fire at 129 Barrett Lane, just off 1016, in Berea early this Monday morning. Firefighters responded to the scene at approximately 12:30 a.m. As a result of the fire investigation, a body was discovered in the home. That person has now been […]
EKU Director of Athletics Matt Roan accepts same role at James Madison University
When Matt Roan took over as the Director of Athletics at Eastern Kentucky University the landscape in college sports wasn’t quite what it is today. There was no NIL, there was no extra “Covid Year” for student athletes, and at the time conference partnerships arent nearly what they are today. All that has changed in […]
You can volunteer for the PGA Tour Kentucky Championship!
Volunteer positions for the PGA TOUR’s Kentucky Championship are filling up quickly, but some exciting opportunities remain for those wanting to be part of the action. The Kentucky Championship (formerly the Barbasol Championship) is coming off its best year since arriving in Kentucky in 2018 in terms of attendance, television viewership, and the overall excitement […]
Legislators Secure Big Bucks for Berea Projects
Story by guest columnist Andy McDonald Kentucky State Senator Jared Carpenter (R-34) and State Representative Josh Bray (R-71) surprised the Berea City Council Tuesday, announcing $1 million in funding for a Kenway Street connector to the Berea Bypass. Both Carpenter and Bray briefly addressed the council’s business meeting last night, having concluded the current legislative […]
EKU Giving Day set for tomorrow
Tomorrow is a big day for Eastern Kentucky University as once again they will be hosting its fifth annual Giving Day on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The 2024 Giving Day theme is “Focus on the Future” and will provide an opportunity for alumni, friends and students to support EKU through a one-day fundraising challenge.When talking […]
Cozart earns chance to perform in front of pro scouts.
The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, a pre-NBA Draft Combine tournament where the country’s best seniors compete in front of professional scouts, will have a familiar face as former Madison Central star and Eastern Kentucky University’s Isaiah Cozart will participate in the festivities this year. The 70th Annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament will be held April 17-20 at […]
EKU to partner with Madison County Public Library to help students afford healthy food
The Kentucky Hunger Dialogue strives to create hunger-free future for all Kentucky college students by creating partnerships in our communities, collaborating with college food pantries, and increasing awareness through their annual Kentucky Hunger Dialogue conference.The Kentucky Hunger Dialogue announced a collaborative food drive with Eastern Kentucky University’s Colonels Cupboard, and the event will be hosted […]
Inmate escapes from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center in Richmond
The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post 7, is currently seeking assistance in locating an inmate who escaped from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center just after 11pm last night, April 14th. The missing inmate, Louis G. Jones, is a 38-year-old resident of Grayson, KY. Jones is described as a white male, approximately 5’7″ tall, weighing […]
RPD releases statement on pedestrian struck by vehicle
Around 1:30 PM on April 5, 2024, the Richmond Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to a distressing incident at mile marker 90 on Interstate 75 Northbound to a call about a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Preliminary investigations reveal that a male individual, identified as Michael Cornett (36), was attempting to cross from […]
Waco teacher to appear on Wheel of Fortune tonight
If provided with just six letters from the alphabet—I am a confident you would immediately recognize the context. Those letters: R, S, T, L, N, and E. Yes, it’s the iconic game show, Wheel of Fortune. This week, a resident from Madison County, Stuart Rose, is set to make an appearance on the show. Rose’s […]
Berea Police investigate robbery at local restaurant
Early this morning, Monday March 11, 2024, Berea police responded to a call at the Hong Kong Buffet on Prince Royal Drive in Berea. Officers say the front glass doors were shattered at the establishment. Officers on scene observed a rock was used to break both glass doors to make entry into the restaurant. Subjects […]
