Whitney McKnight
A career journalist at the local, state, and federal levels, my mission is to inform, educate, and inspire Madison County Kentucky with engaging and insightful pieces on land use and local government trends that matter to them.
Growth happens. She ensures it follows the plan
Codes & Planning Administrator Amanda Haney knows where everything goes
December 05, 2025
Council donates 5K to Berea food banks, City plans a night to ask 'How can we help?'
CITY HALL – City Council has voted unanimously to offer a one-time donation of $2,500 each to two food banks that serve Bereans. The vote occurred during the first regularly scheduled meeting of December. Per Resolution 20-2025, the City will purchase $5,000 worth of food from Lexington-
December 03, 2025
No exploding turkeys!
Deep frying your bird? Dry it first.
November 27, 2025
Behind the scenes at The Edge
'Postmortem' is an informal chat about the week that was; in this issue, juicy bits from the campaign trail
November 23, 2025
Berea Community KDE scores show significant improvement
Also, Hackett steps down from Board of Ed, replacement sought
November 21, 2025
Saint Joe on solid footing
As some EKY hospitals falter, AI and other efficiencies will keep Berea facility strong, according to leadership
November 19, 2025
'Harder to see, harder to solve': anti-camping laws drive homeless into rural communities
The number of unsheltered Kentuckians is on the rise in Ashland, Morehead, and other more rural communities
November 14, 2025
Region's system for feeding the hungry being sorely tested
Spike in demand for food hits charities across the edge of Kentucky's Appalachia
November 07, 2025