Beech Tree News Network

The Western Kentucky University Bands continues to celebrate 100 Years (1925-2025) with a series of two summer concerts in June with the

Midway University is pleased to announce the that Madison Clark of Morgantown has been named to its Dean's List for the 2025 Spring Semester.

In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced that Haylee Shain and Natasha Bratcher of Morgantown, Kentucky, have been named to the President's List for the Spring 2025 semester.

The UK Cooperative Extension Office will offer a 6 part series on beef cattle management called “Master Cattleman” this fall.  The sessions will be 6 Monday nights in October and November.  The presenters will be UK Extension Beef Cattle Specialists.  Topics covered will be:  Nutrition, Herd Health, Reproduction and Record Keeping, Genetics, Marketing and Profitability, and Facilities and Winter Feeding.  The program is open to farmers in Allen, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Simpson, and Warren Counties.  There are a limited number of spots available.  To register contact the Butler County Exten

On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, the Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Friends of Butler County Animal Shelter with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new spay-neuter clinic.

The clinic, conveniently located at 412 Industrial Drive in Morgantown, is easily accessible for all.

The clinic staff has been bustling, serving over 26 counties in Kentucky, 13 counties in Indiana, four counties in Illinois, two counties in Tennessee, and two counties in Ohio.

On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country” are the first words spoken of the Cub Scout oath. Members of the local Cub Scout Pack 208 exemplified that statement by spending their Saturday morning placing American flags on the gravesites of fallen members of our nation’s armed forces.

On Thursday, May 15th, Butler County High School hosted an Awards Night. The following awards were given: All A’s, Perfect Attendance, People’s Choice, and recognition of those who have received college scholarships. 

Filing for bankruptcy can feel overwhelming, especially when your home is at stake. For many individuals in Lexington, the value built up in their home, known as home equity, is a significant part of their financial security. Understanding how bankruptcy affects home equity is important for anyone considering this option.