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November 10, 2026
Deputy coroner, former fire chief charged with domestic violence
RICHMOND–A former Richmond fire chief was arrested for two domestic violence charges last month. Gerald Tatum, who retired as chief from the Richmond Fire Department in 2011 and became a deputy coroner afterward, was charged with first-degree strangulation and fourth-degree assault on Oct. 18. At 7:16
November 09, 2026
Help make herbalism accessible for all
The Natural Health Ministry of Madison County is looking for volunteers, support
November 07, 2026
The self-appointed AI police
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November 10, 2026
Shared use paths democratize transportation, 'save lives', say bike advocates
BEREA–Integrating multi-use trails into city planning along with designing transportation networks for vulnerable road users was the focus of a state bicycling agency last month. “By the time the city grows, it's too late if you don't have [multi-use trails],” Helen Bukulmez, who
November 09, 2026
Millstone Festival attracts +12,000
Plus, sports complex woes continue
November 09, 2026Berea City Council
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Who should you vote for in the Berea City Council race?
BEREA—If you haven't already voted early and are still considering who to cast your ballot for in the City Council race, The Edge would like to help you. We recorded 15 minute videos with all Council candidates but three. Candidates Dan Sipple and Ronnie Terrill declined our
October 29, 2026
Flock ALPRs at issue again
Council hears multiple public speakers object to use of the technology by the BPD
October 22, 2026County
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County BOA still undecided on Crooksville solar farm
FISCAL COURT—At its regularly scheduled meeting last month, the Madison County Board of Adjustments postponed action on a requested conditional use permit for a solar farm. A new date for consideration has not been set. The Nashville-based Silicon Ranch Corp., one of the nation's largest independent
November 03, 2026
No harm done: 18 million hours, no work-related injuries in BGAD chem weapons decommission
FISCAL COURT—The Blue Grass Chemical Agent Pilot Plant is nearing its end of decades-long cleanup efforts to remove deadly chemical weapon stockpiles from the site, officials told the Madison County Fiscal Court at their regular meeting Tuesday. Chair of the Chemical Demilitarization Citizens’ Advisory Commission, Craig Williams, updated
October 15, 2026Land Use
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County BOA still undecided on Crooksville solar farm
FISCAL COURT—At its regularly scheduled meeting last month, the Madison County Board of Adjustments postponed action on a requested conditional use permit for a solar farm. A new date for consideration has not been set. The Nashville-based Silicon Ranch Corp., one of the nation's largest independent
November 03, 2026
P&Z wants HOAs off the hook for upkeep of green spaces
But the question of who should maintain detention ponds remains unanswered
November 02, 2026Meet Your Municipality
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Birds of Berea
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Blue jewels of summer
Bright blue flashes of male indigo buntings are enlivening the edges of the Brushy Fork field again here in Berea as they forage for insects, seeds and berries. We see them as jewel tone blue not because their feathers have blue pigment, but because of the way blue light bounces
June 21, 2026
The lowdown on nuthatches
Most of the time when you see a white-breasted nuthatch, it is creeping down the side of a tree upside down. Sometimes these birds just hang upside down from branches. Biologists have theorized that by moving down a tree from top to bottom, nuthatches can see down into crevices
June 14, 2026Postmortem
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November 10, 2026
Deputy coroner, former fire chief charged with domestic violence
RICHMOND–A former Richmond fire chief was arrested for two domestic violence charges last month. Gerald Tatum, who retired as chief from the Richmond Fire Department in 2011 and became a deputy coroner afterward, was charged with first-degree strangulation and fourth-degree assault on Oct. 18. At 7:16
November 09, 2026Opinion
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November 10, 2026
The self-appointed AI police
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November 05, 2026Podcast
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Andrew Simpson (R) is On the Edge
Talking traffic, urban sprawl, locally sourced food, and preserving farmland
May 15, 2026
Anthony Looney (D) is On the Edge
Anthony Looney (D), candidate for State Representative, Dist. 81, is On the Edge. Originally from Pike County, Looney describes the hardships he faced in order to go to and finish college, raise his standard of living, and move to Richmond where he says he loves living. In the interview, we
May 15, 2026star party
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Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering returns for its 17th year
BEREA—More than 70 musicians, singers, and dancers from 12 states will come to Berea from August 13 through August 16 for the Berea Celtic Fest and Gathering, a celebration of art and music from across the seven Celtic nations. The event includes concerts, workshops, presentations, traditional music sessions, and
August 06, 2026
Kentucky casting calls: you could be famous!
Here's a list of films and tv shows currently casting in the Commonwealth
April 14, 2026