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The American Cancer Society's annual

Influenza is spreading quickly in Kentucky, raising the threat of a "triple-demic" of flu, Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are 15 cents higher this week at $3.458, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.

Newcomer Amy Deweese will join five incumbents to make up the next Morgantown City Council.  In her first political campaign, Deweese was the top vote getter at 294.  She was followed by Dionne Cannon Merritt with 285 votes, Sharon Johnson at 283, Russell Givens with

The Butler County Grand Jury has returned indictments against 15 individuals for a variety of offenses.  They include drug trafficking and possession, first degree rape, fleeing or evading police, theft, and receiving stolen property, among other charges. 

The Annual Radiothon for the Morgantown Mission began with the goal of collecting enough pledges to fill 500-holiday food baskets for needy local families. It ended four hours later with 605 baskets pledged and over $18,000 raised.

Several people, businesses, groups, churches, farmers, county officials, sports teams, and organizations came to show their support for the Mission.

Hello to the fine citizens of Morgantown:

Beech Tree News provides courthouse statistics on a regular basis.  Courthouse information provided in this article is a matter of public record.  The following records are from the Butler County Circuit Clerk’s and Butler County Clerk’s offices and covers:

October 1 – October 31, 2022

Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, but some voters will likely head to the polls beginning today as early voting gets underway in Kentucky.  With recent changes to the state's voting laws, Kentuckians have three additional days of voting prior to the official Tuesday election day.  Beginning today - Thursday, November 3 - and continuing Friday, and Saturday ( 8:00am -4:00pm), local voters will be able to cast t

The University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville are keeping their rivalry and competitive spirit alive while inspiring thousands of people to join the Kentucky Organ Donor Registry with the 21st year of the Gift of Life College Challenge.