Grow Madison County, Yea or Nay? Sell the Family Farm, Yea or Nay?
R. David Shew What is the one of the constants in life? From my perspective, the answer is change. Most people do not enjoy changes in life like getting older, not getting chosen for a promotion, getting fired, hearing “you have cancer” are just a few of the changes that annoy us. For me, the […]
UNITED ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Announces 2026 Preseason Football Awards and Coaches Poll
The official start of the 2026 United Athletic Conference Football season commenced today with the start of Kickoff with Abilene Christian and Tarleton State fighting for the top spot in the coaches poll while Austin Peay and EKU claim major preseason awards. Austin Peay’s Chris Parson was named the Preseason Offensive Player of the Year […]
Ronnie Terrill quits Council, backs Clontz for Mayor
Long-time Berea City Councilmember Ronnie Terrill has resigned from the Council. The move comes after a disagreement with Mayor Bruce Fraley, according to Terrill. In an exclusive interview with The Edge, Terrill said the dispute began last Monday when he’d reported a downed branch across Hwy 21 where it bends along the shared use path […]
Governor Andy Beshear Appoints New Member to EKU Board of Regents
Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed Jean Chenault Logue of Richmond, Kentucky, to the Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Board of Regents. She will serve on the board through June 30, 2032. Logue’s appointment replaces Alan Long on the Board of Regents, whose term expired. “We welcome Jean back to her alma mater with her service on […]
Post 7
KSP Post 7 in Richmond announces summer traffic safety checkpoint in district locations KSP says the intent of a traffic safety checkpoints is to provide for high visibility public safety service, focusing on vehicular equipment deficiencies, confirming appropriate registration of vehicles and the licensing of drivers. Violations of law or other public safety issues that […]
Causey back after cussing out Commission, Blythe pounds the table, and Newby is at peace with his arrest
By Jemi Chew Knives came out this week in Richmond’s City Hall, where commissioners and the city manager spent the last two days carving into employees, appointees, and in some cases, each other, for their allegedly poor or biased performance. Meanwhile, an elected official said of his recent arrest only that his “heart and mind […]
Manchester man succumbs to fatal injuries in motorcycle crash
On Tuesday July 14, 2026, at around 10:30 the Kentucky State Police Post 11 London reports they received a call of a single-vehicle injury collision involving a motorcycle on KY484 in Manchester, KY. Trooper say the preliminary investigation indicates that Roger L. Trent, 37 years old of Sizemore, KY, was operating a dirt bike southbound […]
4th of July shooting causes damage to Senior Citizens Center, vehicle
On the night of the 4th of July, Berea Police were called to investigate shots fired on West Jefferson Street. Upon their arrival, officers observed a vehicle that had busted windows allegedly caused by a bullet. The vehicle was parked near the Berea Senior Citizens Center, where an event was being held. According to a […]
COMMUNITY INVITED TO CELEBRATE MADISON COUNTY’S RECOVERY READY COMMUNITY DESIGNATION AT AFTERNOON OF HOPE
RICHMOND, Ky. – Kentucky River Foothills invites the community to an Afternoon of Hope on Friday, July 10, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Liberty Place, 135 Holly Street in Richmond, to celebrate Madison County’s designation as a Recovery Ready Community. The free, family friendly event will recognize a milestone that reflects the hope, resilience, […]
Campton man arrested on child sexual exploitation offenses
On Tuesday afternoon, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch located and arrested 18-year-old Jesse Dunn on charges related to a child sexual abuse material investigation. Police located Dunn, who was interviewed and arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering […]
More details obtained in Madison County homicide
By: William Bryant & Whitney McKnight (The Edge) Jake McClure, 34, has been charged with murder-domestic violence after fatally shooting roommate Eddie Matthews, 64, on July 6. McClure called 911 after shooting Matthews. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to the call at approximately 7:54 pm at 219 Barker Lane East. The County Coroner Jimmy […]
Richmond man, with same name as Madison County murder victim, clarifies “it’s not me”
Local roof company business owner, former restauranter, and Madison County businessman, Eddie Matthews clarified Tuesday afternoon on social media that he is not the same Eddie Matthews that died of an apparent homicide in Berea Monday night. Matthews asked to keep the family of the other Eddie Matthews in their prayers. Matthews owns Ideal roofing […]
MCSO: Suspect in yearlong drug trafficking investigation receives sentence
A man that was involved in a yearlong investigation by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Drug Enforcement Administration recently received a lengthy sentence for drug-related charges. From December 2023 through December 2024, authorities ran an investigation regarding the alleged drug activities of Jabari Cortez Andrews in Madison County. Investigators determined that Andrews, and others […]
Central Park Subdivision in Berea Nears Completion After 30 Plus Years
Story by Andy McDonald Thirty-nine single family homes were recently approved in Berea’s Central Park Subdivision, a move that will facilitate a long-delayed completion of the neighborhood. The above home on Central Park Avenue, and others in the approved project, are being constructed by Todd Development. After 30+ Years, Central Park is On Track for […]
Richmond Woman to Pamper English Bulldog with $30,000 Lottery Win on $2 Kentucky Humane Society Scratch-Off.
A Richmond woman’s quick stop at the Mt. Vernon C‑Store turned into an unforgettable moment after she scratched off a $2 Kentucky Humane Society Scratch-off and uncovered the game’s $30,000 top prize. She plans to share the win with her English Bulldog by getting his nails done. Melanie Fisher says she plays Kentucky Lottery scratch-offs regularly, often […]
RPD: Richmond man assaulted victim with baseball bat on Amberley Way
On June 26th, Richmond Police were called to investigate a reported assault which took place on Amberley Way. A witness who reported the altercation told authorities he saw a man exit his vehicle and begin striking another individual with a baseball bat while they were in their vehicle. Officers learned of the suspect’s address using […]
Dreaming Creek Farm and Jerry Jones entertain campers at RPD summer camp
R. David Show Yesterday, Monday afternoon, it was my pleasure to go back in time and become a summer camper. The Richmond Police Department sponsors summer camp for Richmond youths from 11 to 14 years of age. The young summer campers get to go bowling at Galaxy Bowling Alley, horseback riding at Stepping Stone Ranch, […]
Salvation Army arrives in Richmond with aid
The Salvation Army is responded in Richmond Monday, delivering emergency supplies from their warehouse in Louisville to support flood-affected families and communities. Emergency Disaster Services Director Scott Tibbetts is delivering cleanup kits, 20-gallon plastic totes, personal comfort kits, and cleaning supplies as The Salvation Army works with local emergency management officials to assess additional needs and determine […]
Bed build with Richmond Rotary Club and Sleep In Heavenly Peace good fit
R. David Shew “Service Above Self” is the principal motto of Rotary International. In 1950 this motto was formerly adopted as the official motto at the Rotary International Convention in Detroit, Michigan. The motto perfectly encapsulates the unselfish, community-focused mission of Rotary’s 1.2 million global members. Sleep In Heavenly Peace is a national nonprofit organization […]
Madison County, the morning after, what to do if you were impacted by flash flooding & latest updates and assistance
Madison County emergency responders, public works crews, partner agencies, faith-based organizations, and volunteers continue response and recovery operations following the recent flooding event that impacted communities across the county with the Tates Creek area being the most impacted. Search and rescue operations have been completed in affected areas, and at this time, no missing personshave […]
“Devastating day in Madison County” the day in review and latest on area deaths
Madison County officials have declared a local State of Emergency following widespread flooding that has impacted communities across the county and prompted multiple water rescues, ongoing search and rescue operations, and significant emergency response efforts. Emergency calls related to flooding began shortly after 9:00 a.m. to the Madison County Emergency Communications Center (911). As conditions […]
Richmond City Manager Presents New Budget and Reflects on Success of Previous Year
In preparing the presentation of a new budget for the City of Richmond to the city’s Board of Commissioners, City Manager Rob Minerich reflected upon the year that is drawing to a close. The following is an excerpt from his comments to the Board of Commissioners prior to presentation of the budget. Fiscal year 2026 […]
Data Center Moratorium Study Announced by Fiscal Court
FISCAL COURT–The county government will explore the legalities of placing a moratorium on data center development, it was announced Tuesday. During the Fiscal Court’s second regularly scheduled meeting of June, Magistrate Billy Ray Hughes (Dist. 3) said during the Magistrate comment section that having just returned from a conference where regulation of data centers statewide […]
Berea man arrested for indecent exposure, public intoxication
On Saturday morning, Richmond Police responded to the Caperton Drive area near the Eastern Bypass to investigate reports of a man witnesses say was inappropriately touching himself near a busy roadway. Initial reports of the male subject, later identified as Bobby Samples of Berea, claim that he appeared to be under the influence. Additional calls […]
State demands end to zoning discrimination against ‘qualified’ manufactured, modular homes
Photo and story by Whitney McKnight A new law that aims to help ease the state’s affordable housing shortage, compels jurisdictions across the Commonwealth to allow modular and “qualified” manufactured homes in all single family residential zones. The first reading of a local ordinance to enact the mandate was heard at the second regularly scheduled […]
