Booneville Sentinel

05/27/2026

05/21/2026

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 20, 2026)  - A 25-year-old male was fatally injured today at the Combs Branch Mine, near Chavies, Perry County. The mine is owned by Pine Branch Mining, LLC out of Hazard. …

05/21/2026

CORRECTION: Concerning the May Primary 2026 numbers in the May 21, 2026 print issue of the Booneville Sentinel; only the absentee numbers were printed and not the total votes in the printed issue ONLY! All correct and total numbers can be found at our website at www.boonevillesentinel.com. Our apologies for the mistake.

05/21/2026

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“Every new report makes the doom-and-gloom predictions harder to defend and reinforces that Kentucky chose the right path forward.”  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 18, 2026) — The …

05/20/2026

Congratulations to the candidates that won the 2026 May Primary. We thank all of those that ran on the ballot for being willing to serve our great communities of Booneville and Owsley County, even if you won or lost. Thank you for being part of the amazing democracy that allows all of us a freedom to vote. It is one of the many things that makes America great. Thank You!

05/20/2026

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Serving The People Of Owsley County

05/19/2026

Owsley County 2026 May Primary Election Results

05/18/2026

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JACKSON, Ky. (May 17, 2026) – One man is deceased following a two-vehicle collision in Breathitt County. Kentucky State Police (KSP) received a call regarding the collision on Sunday, May 17, …

05/18/2026

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Kentucky State Police have arrested a man in connection with a Perry County cold case dating back more than three decades. Troy Fugate has been charged with murder, abuse of a co**se and …

05/18/2026

JACKSON, Ky. –  Drivers who use KY 15 (Campton Road/Slade Hill) in Powell County should plan to use an alternate route during daytime hours on Friday and Saturday, June 5-6. The road …