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A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Estate Planning

Morehead State University TRIO Talent Search Awarded More Than $5.2 Million in Federal Funding

Program says new five-year grants will allow it to expand services, add schools and staff across Eastern Kentucky

Possible Fire Reported at Heritage Elementary in Carter County

Ashland Woman’s Drowning in Carter County Ruled Accidental

Grand jury findings result in no criminal charges in death of 19-year-old Marly Kinney

Police Seek Identity of Woman Killed in 1965 Ohio Crash; Kentucky Ties Possible

Investigators say the unidentified woman known as “Janet” may have had family connections in Kentucky and West Virginia — and possibly two young sons living near the river

EDITORIAL: The Future of Local Journalism Is at Stake

The Lexington Herald-Leader just lost 13 employees. What happened in Lexington should matter to readers in Rowan County, because it illustrates an uncomfortable truth: local journalism cannot survive without local support.

Two Measles Cases Now Confirmed in Neighboring Lewis County

Latest state data show Lewis County’s case count has doubled as Kentucky’s ongoing measles outbreak reaches northeastern Kentucky

Potential Measles Exposures Identified at Two Morehead Health Care Facilities

Kentucky health officials urge anyone who may have been exposed in late August to monitor for symptoms

Your Delinquent Property Taxes Were Sold. Did Someone Just Buy Your House?

What Kentucky property owners need to know about third-party purchasers, tax liens and foreclosure

EDITORIAL: When Do We Finally Say Enough Is Enough?

Rising Fuel Costs Put New Pressure on Kentucky’s Volunteer Fire Departments

For departments already stretched thin, every trip to the fuel pump means fewer dollars available somewhere else.

Four Nights of Gospel Music Coming to The Store in Preston

International Overdose Awareness Day: Remembering Those Lost — and Fighting for Those Still Here

When a Teen Says “I’m Fine”: Why We Need to Take Youth Mental Health Seriously

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Potential Measles Exposure Reported in Olive Hill

Morgan County Rescue Squad Horse Show Set for October 17

From Eastern Kentucky to One Million Views: Tristen Moore Reaches Major Milestone in Just 20 Days (Free Version)

The Olive Hill native’s online audience exploded following performances in Mt. Sterling and Olive Hill, pushing his reels beyond one million combined views.

An Important Announcement About The Morehead Minute

Cyclospora Cases Rise in Kentucky; Five Confirmed in Rowan County

Tristen Moore Begins Search for Original Music as Facebook Reels Approach One Million Views

EXCLUSIVE: Two Cases Against Former Morehead Youth Development Center Employee Substantiated; KSP Notified

Morehead Police Officer Receives Governor’s Award for Occupant Protection Enforcement

Morehead Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Early-Morning Arrest

AI Is Coming to Every Job. The Question Is: Will We Be Ready?

As Flock Camera Debate Grows, Ashland Considers Another Form of Police Technology: Drones

Elliottville Fire Department Receives $15,000 Boost From Grant, Fiscal Court

Rowan Fiscal Court Appoints New Road Foreman, Project Supervisor

Justin Caudill will replace retiring Road Foreman Steve Kelsey, while Justin Perkins fills the long-vacant Project Supervisor position

Tri-County Animal Shelter to Become Rowan County Animal Control Facility

Judge-Executive Harry Clark says Rowan County now owns, operates and funds the facility once envisioned as a three-county partnership

Rowan County Fiscal Court Approves Temporary Moratorium on Large-Scale Data Centers

Officials say county needs safeguards and public input before major data center developments can move forward

Cave Run Animal Clinic Announces Limited After-Hours Emergency Services

West Liberty Woman Arrested on Domestic Violence Assault Charge

Rowan County Fiscal Court to Discuss Data Center Moratorium, $1 Million Budget Amendment Tuesday

An Important Note About the Future of The Morehead Minute

76-Year-Old Bath County Man Arrested on Sodomy, Sexual Abuse Charges

Morehead Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Domestic Violence-Related Arrest

Could This Business Idea Work in Eastern Kentucky? A Regional Speakers Bureau

Morehead Man Arrested on Child Abuse Assault Charge

YouTube Raising Monetization Bar — And Eastern Kentucky Creators Could Feel It

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One Year Later: Jayden Spicer Is Remembered — But Jayden’s Law Was Left Behind in Frankfort

Dangerous Storms Rip Through Eastern Kentucky, Leaving More Than 15,000 Without Power

Trees and Power Lines Down Across Rowan County

Local Country Singer Tristen Moore Looking to Build Full Band

Dessert with the King: Elvis Tribute Artist Domenic Bernal to Headline Winchester Kiwanis Fundraiser

Tennessee Man Arrested in Morehead on Domestic Violence, Public Intoxication Charges

Community Health SpotlightUnderstanding Anxiety vs. Everyday Stress

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18-Year-Old Arrested in Rowan County on Charge Involving Sexual Performance by Minor

Cyclosporiasis Cases Confirmed in Rowan and Four Surrounding Counties as Kentucky Total Climbs

Advertised KKK Gathering in Daniel Boone National Forest Remains Unconfirmed

Matthew Reed Wins Small Town America Talent Show; Olive Hill’s Tristen Moore Takes Second

West Liberty Man Arrested on Multiple First-Degree Sex Offense Charges Involving Child Under 12

Bath County Woman Sentenced to 15 Years on Fentanyl Trafficking Charge

Editorial: Seven Domestic Violence Arrests in Ten Days Should Concern Us All

Morehead Man Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

Sponsor Spotlight: Planning Today Can Help Protect Your Family Tomorrow

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Kentucky Ranks Near Bottom in National State Economy Study

America's Forgotten Military Branch: Celebrating 236 Years of the U.S. Coast Guard

Kentucky Investigating Hundreds of Cyclosporiasis Cases; Fleming, Lewis and Morgan Counties Among Those Reporting Infections

Circus Grimaldi Bringing Big-Top Entertainment to Morehead Later This Month

West Virginia Couple Arrested in Rowan County on Domestic Violence Charges

Know Your Rowan County Government

Understanding the Rowan County Master Commissioner's Office

Local Storyteller Bringing Classic Gothic Literature to Life This Fall

Missing Since 1998: Family Still Seeks Answers in Disappearance of Vanceburg Man

Morehead Minute Health: Understanding Pelvic Floor Health — It's Not Just a Women's Issue

Rowan County Road Foreman Steve Kelsey to Retire After Years of Service

Rowan County Releases Initial Road Paving Schedule; Additional Projects Expected Next Month

Rowan County Names New EMS Director

FDA Expands Recall of Frozen GreenWise Berries Sold in Kentucky Due to Possible E. coli Risk

More Than 5,500 Rowan County Residents Face Food Insecurity, New Data Shows

Fleming County Golfers Earn State Tournament Berths; Earlywine Captures GRC Cardinal Classic Title

Kentucky State Police Post 8 Honors Two Retirees

Big Time Pro Wrestling Draws Near-Capacity Crowd in Morehead Debut

Kentucky Police Departments Using Open Records Law Change to Conceal Flock Camera Locations

Hot Dog Depot to Celebrate Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting in Olive Hill on Saturday

Olive Hill selects goose as official town mascot following community-wide effort

U.S. Economy Slows in Second Quarter: What It Could Mean for Families in Morehead and Northeastern Kentucky

First Annual Hudson Hornet Day Coming to Morehead October 3

Rowan County Couple Arrested on Child Criminal Abuse Charges

Fourth Domestic Violence-Related Arrest Reported in Rowan County Since July 27

Salt Mine Café to Temporarily Close Owingsville Location for Festival Season

Former Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis Faces New Contempt Motion in Ongoing Civil Case

Rowan County Schools to Launch New Student RFID Badge Program This School Year

Third Domestic Violence Arrest Reported in Rowan County Since July 27

Mental Health Care Has Changed: Kentuckians Can Now Get Help Without Leaving Home

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Morehead Man Arrested on Domestic Violence-Related Charges

John A. Gupton College Opens Fall Registration

For Those Considering a Career in Funeral Service

Local Singer Tristan Moore Selected as Top Five Finalist in Mt. Sterling Talent Show

Cracker Barrel Announces Leadership Change; Morehead Restaurant Continues Serving Customers

Op-Ed: Broadband in Rowan County: The New Divide Is Between Real Service and Pretend Coverage

By M.P. Kurr

Former Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis Named in New Lawsuit Over Inheritance Transfers

Rowan County Woman Arrested on Domestic Violence-Related Charges

What Is Happening to America’s Food Supply?

Why recalls keep appearing—and whether modern processing is making one mistake more dangerous.

Rowan County Schools Adjusts Menus Amid Regional Cyclospora Outbreak

Opinion: Respect for the Badge Also Means Expecting Accountability

Authorities Seek Public's Help as Investigation into Grayson Lake Death Continues

Scam Alert: Fake Job Offers Are Targeting Remote Job Seekers

How one convincing employment offer turned out to be an impersonation scam

Allergy Medication Recall Issued Nationwide After Pill Mix-Up

Morehead Woman Arrested on Child Abuse Charge

Elliott County FFA to Hold Car Wash Fundraiser in Morehead

New Book Honors Fallen Eastern Kentucky Law Enforcement Heroes

Olive Hill Businessman, Veteran Johnny Lambert Dies at 76

Owner and Operator of Lambert Monument Company and Olive Hill Memorial Park

Kentucky Voter ID Rules Updated: What Rowan County Voters Need to Know

Kentucky Toughens Penalties for Fleeing and Evading Police

Salt Lick Christian Church: A Bath County Landmark with Nearly 140 Years of History Awaits Its Next Chapter

Kentucky State Police's Angel Initiative Offers Path to Recovery Without Fear of Arrest

Update: Elliott County native and Morehead State graduate Rocky Adkins officially launches campaign for Kentucky Governor

Rocky Adkins Files Initial Paperwork for Potential 2027 Kentucky Governor's Race

Suspect in Custody After Early Morning Stabbing in Grayson

Local entrepreneurs launch first-of-its-kind product following pitch competition win

By Megan Smedley, The Write Touch Studio

Can $45,000 Save a Piece of Menifee County History?

The old Frenchburg High School gym deserves another chance.

New Kentucky Law Changes When Drivers Must Stop for School Buses on Four-Lane Roads

Storytime: The Day I Held Elvis Presley's Guitar

True stories from the life and experiences of Morehead Minute publisher Joe Clark.

OP-ED: How AI Can Help Small Businesses Grow In Morehead, Kentucky

By M.P. Kurry

Eastern Kentucky's Tristen Moore to Perform at Grahn Community Variety Show

MotorMeals to End Aug. 1 as Officials Offer Differing Explanations for Funding Shortfall

Investigation finds questions remain over what led to GADD's projected budget shortfall

Gov. Beshear Appoints Three to Kentucky State Fair Board, Including Former Senior Advisor Rocky Adkins

Kentucky State Police Launches New Podcast, "Trooper Talk"

Morehead Fire Department Launches Junior Fire Program for Local Teens

Historic Tater Knob Fire Tower Restoration Reaches Critical Stage; Organizers Seek Public Support

When Summer Heat Becomes Dangerous: Understanding Heat Intolerance

More Than $100 Million Still Waiting: How Are Kentucky's Opioid Settlement Dollars Being Used?

New Kentucky Laws Take Effect; Here's What Residents Need to Know

Bath County Business Owners Raise Concerns Over Local Support; School District Does Not Respond to Request for Comment

Kentucky Health Officials Investigating Increase in Cyclospora Cases

Kentucky Power Faces Independent Audit Ordered by State Regulators

Former Kentucky Pretrial Officer Sentenced to 15 Years on Drug Trafficking Charges

Menifee County Man Convicted on Fentanyl, Methamphetamine and Firearm Charges

Bath County Duo Finishes Among Nation's Top High School Anglers

Owingsville Man Arrested Following Alleged High-Speed Pursuit in Mt. Sterling

UPDATE: Owingsville Couple Faces Criminal Abuse Charges as Investigation Reveals Alleged Conditions Inside Bath County Home

Former Elliott County Ambulance Director Indicted on Six Felony Charges

Area Performer Tristen Moore Seeks Spot in Small Town America Festival Talent Contest Finals

Elliott County Native Rocky Adkins Departs Beshear Administration Amid Speculation Over Governor's Race

Opinion: A Pet Is Not a Temporary Hobby

By Joe Clark, Publisher of The Morehead Minute

OP-ED: Morehead’s Tech Gap Is A Revenue Gap

By M.P. Kurry

Arrest Made Following Flemingsburg Stabbing Investigation

Arrest Made After Vehicle Struck by Gunfire in Fleming County

Big Time Pro Wrestling Bringing "Cruel Summers" to Morehead July 30; Promoter Warns Fans About Alleged Impersonation Scam

The Man Who Put Triplett on the Map: Remembering Fielding B. Ham

By Joe Clark | The Morehead Minute, Fielding's 3rd great-grandnephew.

Morehead State, Governor's Scholars Explain Disturbing Eagle Lake Display After Public Concerns

By Joe ClarkPublisher, The Morehead Minute

Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Welcomes 2026 Governor's Scholars Psychology Class

WWII Veteran William "Bill" Johnson Honored with Kentucky Memorial Highway Designation

Semi-Truck Fire Shuts Down Eastbound I-64 Near Morehead

Lane Closures Scheduled on I-64 in Bath County Beginning July 9

The Legend of Fiddler's Rock: Preserving a Piece of Rowan County Folklore

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Welcomes "Sheriff for the Day" Winner

Rare Bicentennial Tapestry Now on Display at Rowan County Courthouse

Local Seller Celebrates More Than 400 Five-Star Reviews Across Multiple Platforms

BREAKING NEWS: Evacuation Ordered After Gas Leak in Rush Area of Boyd County

Elliott County Tourism Invites Community to Help Shape the County's Future

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Urges Anglers to Recycle Fishing Line, Protect Wildlife

"Flicks at the Depot” brings free Friday night movies and community fun to Olive Hill

By Megan Smedley of Write Touch Studio

Rowan County Veterans' Museum Seeking Director

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Editorial | The Next Great Eastern Kentucky Business Could Start in Your Garage

OP-ED: AI: A Lifeline for Rowan County Schools' Overstretched Educators

By M.P. Kurry

Business Spotlight: Barber Builders LLC

Building More Than Structures—Building Trust, One Project at a Time

Lewis County Schools Cooperating with State Police Investigation into Alleged Staff-Student Incident

Former Olive Hill Mayor Jim Short Dies at 76

Served As Mayor For Nine Years

Lawsuit Filed Against Rowan County Detention Center Following Inmate Medical Emergency

U.S. Job Growth Slows Again in June as Hiring Cools Across Several Industries

What It Could Mean For Eastern Kentucky

Bath County Athletes Earn KHSAA Track & Field All-State Honors

Business Spotlight: Countryside Lawncare LLC

Building More Than Beautiful Lawns—Building Relationships That Last

Elliott County Seeking Bids for Courthouse Accessibility Improvements

Extreme Heat Warning Remains in Effect Through Friday Evening

Heat Index To Exceed 105 Degrees!

Morehead Utility Plant Board Ends Automatic Bank Draft Payments

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: The Little Lantern

From Yard Sales to Hidden Treasures: The Story Behind The Little Lantern Jewelry & Antiques

Local Law Firm Looking to Expand Its Legal Team

Rowan Fiscal Court Highlights New Budget Priorities, Fire Protection and Community Projects

State Representative Richard White Hosts Annual Cookout for Morehead State Men's Basketball Team

Ashland Business Owner Faces Backlash After Social Media Posts Draw Widespread Condemnation

Annual "It's Fall Y'all" Festival Canceled in Olive Hill

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Boyd County Coroner Warns of Emerging Drug Found in Overdose Deaths

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HEAT ALERT: Dangerous Heat Expected Across Eastern Kentucky This Week

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BREAKING NEWS: Missing Woman Found Dead

Miller's Southern Cuisine & Catering Announces Closure of Salt Lick Restaurant

Annual Olive Hill Homecoming celebration returns on July 4th weekend

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Olive Hill Police Department to host second annual Blue Line Block Party

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Leadership Morehead Applications Open for 2026-2027 Class

Carter Caves State Resort Park Seeking Reenactors for Appalachian Settlers Weekend

American Legion Post 126 to Host Community 4th of July Celebration

OP-ED: Clearing the Air on Data Centers

By M.P. Kurry

Family Asks Public Not to Interfere with Search Efforts for Missing Marly Kinney

Multiple Mailboxes Vandalized in Holly Fork Area for Second Consecutive Weekend

John and Denny Northcutt Attend Professional Car Society's 50th Anniversary Celebration in Cincinnati

Mudlick Valley Raceway Owners Purchase Portsmouth Raceway Park, Commit to Both Tracks

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UPDATE: Search for Marly Kinney Temporarily Suspended Due to Weather, Family Issues Statement

Boater Charged with Operating Under the Influence During Grayson Lake Search

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UPDATE: Authorities Have Released The Name Of The Missing Woman in Grayson Lake Search

Louisa Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

Family Dispute Over Dr. Ralph Stanley's Legacy Becomes Public on 10th Anniversary of His Passing

Owingsville Couple Arrested on Child Abuse Charges