Following a Viral Sensation: #BereaWearsLeggings Moving Forward
Emily LaDouceur, the Berea City councilor that was body shamed for giving a tour to elementary students while wearing leggings has found support from the citizens of her city that she says she could have never imagined. LaDouceur was pinpointed on Facebook not for the tour, but for what she was wearing. The posts and […]
Berea City Council Candidates: Full Forum From Last Night
There were multiple hot-button topics last night during the Berea City Council forums: in which most of the 13 candidates showed up to comment on questions submitted by citizens. However, only one incumbent; Steve Caudill took to the panel, with the rest being the new faces vying for one of the eight spots on the […]
Now-Deleted Posts Spark Controversy Amongst Madison County Officials
In two now deleted posts, two different Madison County Officials sparked some controversy on Facebook regarding the Kavanaugh hearings. In the first, Berea City Councilor Jerry Little put up a picture of a seemingly drunken woman falling out of a car with the caption “Another Kavanaugh Accuser comes Forward”. Hundreds of comments and screenshots […]
Interview with Berea City Council Member Jerry Little from Contentious City Council Meeting
The ongoing electricity contract debate in Berea came to a head last night in front of the nearly full city council chambers. Mayor Steve Connelly released his report of 6 months of research on the Electricity contracts and options for the city. However, council member Jerry Little had his own research to release, and the […]
Contention ‘Christens’ the New City Hall in Regards to Berea’s Electricity Contracts
A contentious meeting at the new Berea city hall this afternoon ended abruptly, after Mayor Steve Connelly left the podium after reporting his findings of 6 months worth of research regarding electricity contracts. The mayor told WBON TV one on one afterwards that there is no easy fix to this ongoing debate about whether […]
It’s Electric! Clearing Up the KYMEA Confusion: Diligence Due Soon
There has existed contention within the Berea City Council for some time regarding the City’s electricity transmission contracts. We spoke to members from both sides of the aisle on the topic, to give a concise explanation to the ongoing electricity question. First, there was some confusion surrounding the Kentucky Municipal Energy Association, and the decision […]