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Owsley County, Kentucky
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About Owsley, KY

Population
Approximately 4,000 residents
County Seat
Booneville, Kentucky
Coverage Area
Approximately 198 square miles in central Kentucky

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Essential contact guide for Owsley County residents and visitors

Essential contact guide for Owsley County residents and visitors

Where to go for government services, utilities, schools, and public safety in Owsley County. Keep these contacts and pro...

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Education

Owsley County girls travel to Stanton to face Powell County

Owsley County girls travel to Stanton to face Powell County

Owsley County girls varsity basketball plays Powell County in Stanton at 6:00 PM EST; NFHS Network is streaming live and...

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High-speed pursuit ends in fatal crash on I-64 near Frankfort

High-speed pursuit ends in fatal crash on I-64 near Frankfort

a high-speed pursuit on I-75 and I-64 ended in a fatal crash; the incident raises questions about pursuit policies and i...

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Government

Owsley County Filing Deadline Passed; Voter Resources Updated Online

Owsley County Filing Deadline Passed; Voter Resources Updated Online

The candidate filing deadline for local offices in Owsley County passed on January 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM, and the county cl...

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How to Run for Local Office in Owsley County

How to Run for Local Office in Owsley County

This article explains the practical steps Owsley County residents must take to file for local office and why those steps...

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Community

Local Library and Farmers Market Anchor Owsley County Community Life

Local Library and Farmers Market Anchor Owsley County Community Life

The Owsley County Public Library in Booneville and the Owsley County Farmers' Market provide vital day-to-day supports f...

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Owsley County Outdoor Assets Drive Local-Scale Tourism Growth

Owsley County Outdoor Assets Drive Local-Scale Tourism Growth

Owsley County’s river access, forest roads, and trailheads are central to a growing focus on low-impact outdoor recreati...

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Education

Alice Lloyd College Tuition Guarantee Extends to Owsley County Students

Alice Lloyd College Tuition Guarantee Extends to Owsley County Students

Alice Lloyd College includes Owsley County in its 108-county Central Appalachia service area, making students who live i...

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Community

Beloved Booneville restaurateur Linda Marcum dies at 84

Beloved Booneville restaurateur Linda Marcum dies at 84

Linda Marcum, longtime Booneville café owner and B&B operator, died Jan. 8; visitation and services were scheduled at Bo...

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Education

Owsley County Owls take flight to Pacers-Celtics game in Indianapolis

Owsley County Owls take flight to Pacers-Celtics game in Indianapolis

Owls traveled to Indianapolis on Jan. 7 to watch the Pacers play the Celtics; local sponsors funded the trip, giving stu...

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Government

Virginia woman arrested in 1991 Baby Jane Doe Richmond case

Virginia woman arrested in 1991 Baby Jane Doe Richmond case

A Virginia woman was arrested on a 1991 cold case indictment in the Baby Jane Doe death; the arrest highlights advances ...

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Education

Owsley County Schools Publish Official 2025-2026 Calendar and District Resources

Owsley County Schools Publish Official 2025-2026 Calendar and District Resources

The Owsley County School District has published its official 2025-2026 school calendar and a package of district informa...

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Community

Owsley County mourns Bettie Caudill; funeral held in Booneville

Owsley County mourns Bettie Caudill; funeral held in Booneville

Elizabeth "Bettie" Sperry Caudill died Dec. 21, 2025; visitation and funeral were held Jan. 10 at Booneville Funeral Hom...

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Community

Services held in Booneville for Beattyville resident Jerri Deaton

Services held in Booneville for Beattyville resident Jerri Deaton

Funeral services for Geraldine "Jerri" Deaton are scheduled in Booneville today. She died Jan. 9 in Beattyville and will...

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Business

Booneville Teleworks Hub Creates Over 100 Remote Jobs, Boosts Local Income

Booneville Teleworks Hub Creates Over 100 Remote Jobs, Boosts Local Income

The Booneville Teleworks Hub, a Teleworks USA partner, has helped create more than 100 telework jobs for Owsley County r...

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Community

Booneville Resident Carolyn Frye Dies; Funeral Held January 9

Booneville Resident Carolyn Frye Dies; Funeral Held January 9

Carolyn Sue Frye of Booneville died on January 6, 2026. Visitation and a funeral service were held January 9 at Searcy a...

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Government

Owsley County Profile: History, Geography, Population, and Local Landmarks

Owsley County Profile: History, Geography, Population, and Local Landmarks

Owsley County is a small, rural Appalachian county anchored by Booneville, its county seat, with a 2020 population of ro...

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Kentucky State Police expand checkpoints in Post 7 including Owsley County

Kentucky State Police expand checkpoints in Post 7 including Owsley County

Officials began periodic roadside safety checkpoints Jan. 8 across Post 7 counties, targeting impaired driving and docum...

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Owsley County Courthouse Anchors Booneville Civic and Judicial Life

Owsley County Courthouse Anchors Booneville Civic and Judicial Life

The Owsley County Courthouse on Courthouse Square in Booneville remains the central location for the county’s circuit an...

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Education

Owsley Clerk Helps Channel Record $931,201 to Youth Agriculture

Owsley Clerk Helps Channel Record $931,201 to Youth Agriculture

Kentucky farmers donated a record $931,201.81 to the Ag Tag Program in 2024, the largest single-year total and nearly $2...

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Community

Abe Lincoln Rock draws visitors, highlights Owsley County needs

Abe Lincoln Rock draws visitors, highlights Owsley County needs

The Abraham Lincoln Relief Sculpture, known locally as Abe Lincoln Rock, sits just off Highway 846 in the Conkling commu...

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Healthcare

Local Long Term Care and Clinic Anchor Owsley County Health Access

Local Long Term Care and Clinic Anchor Owsley County Health Access

Owsley County Health Care Center and the Owsley County Medical Clinic together provide the bulk of long term, skilled nu...

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Education

Owsley County Extension Office Serves Farmers, Families, and Youth

Owsley County Extension Office Serves Farmers, Families, and Youth

The Owsley County Extension Office, part of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, offers continuing ...

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Education

Owls Girls Basketball Sits 4-6 After January 8 Update

Owls Girls Basketball Sits 4-6 After January 8 Update

An online schedule update on January 8 shows the Owsley County girls basketball team at 4-6 overall and 1-1 in district ...

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Community

Local Housing Nonprofit Expands Support, Strengthens Owsley County Stability

Local Housing Nonprofit Expands Support, Strengthens Owsley County Stability

The Owsley County Housing Association is supplying affordable housing, home rehabilitation, and homebuyer services acros...

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Government

County Clerks Urge Timely Candidate Filings Ahead of Elections

County Clerks Urge Timely Candidate Filings Ahead of Elections

County clerks issued a regional reminder on Jan. 6, 2026 urging prospective candidates to file required paperwork prompt...

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Community

Booneville Services Honor Aline Gabbard Wilder, Burial at Pleasant Grove

Booneville Services Honor Aline Gabbard Wilder, Burial at Pleasant Grove

Funeral and visitation for Aline Gabbard Wilder were held at Booneville Funeral Home on January 3, 2026, with interment ...

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Business

National Rally Training Center Coming to Booneville Boosting Local Economy

National Rally Training Center Coming to Booneville Boosting Local Economy

The American Rally Association is partnering with Backroads of Appalachia to establish a national rally training center ...

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Education

Owsley Schools Share Holiday Events, Community Support and Reminders

Owsley Schools Share Holiday Events, Community Support and Reminders

The Owsley County School District posted a series of holiday messages, event photos and community outreach updates on it...

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