Flock cameras are recognizable around the county, including in Berea, by their small solar panels, and the small AI generated camera that the panel powers. Their alleged purpose is to read license plates to aid in apprehending criminals. Their actual activity, however, includes the collection of people's commute
April 23, 2026
Barred owls are common in mixed forests with large trees in Kentucky. They nest in large tree cavities, usually about a foot wide, up to several feet deep, and about 20 to 40 feet off the ground. In the spring the female typically lays 2-3 eggs in the tree cavity,
April 19, 2026
As inmate healthcare costs soar, MadCo is on the hook for more correctional facility spending than ever
April 17, 2026
Here's a list of films and tv shows currently casting in the Commonwealth
April 14, 2026
What in the World?!
April 13, 2026
In the spring, rose-breasted grosbeaks migrate through Kentucky, with a few breeding in eastern parts of the state. Grosbeaks, named for their large conical bills (gros means thick, or chubby in French), are among the largest birds in the finch family. Male rose-breasted grosbeaks are brightly colored with easily recognizable
April 12, 2026
The 'Mountain Democrat' talks politics and the race for the US 6th District of Ky
April 10, 2026
Dear Friends, During last year's Spoonbread Festival, The Edge Advisory Board and myself surveyed people about what they look for in local news. People overwhelmingly wanted to know more about why traffic was getting so bad. They also wanted to know about development, both industrial and residential. They
April 08, 2026
Plus, zone change to allow new Walmart wins unanimous approval
April 08, 2026
COUNTY COURTHOUSE —The power utility that lost its eminent domain case against Berea College in court last week, has filed an appeal. The appeal will be heard in the appellate court in Frankfort. A court date is expected to be set by the end of this week, according to a
April 08, 2026
A reader reports on her sister, artist Summer Holmes
April 07, 2026
Paid members are welcome to call in and share what you like and what you'd like to see improve at The Edge
April 06, 2026
A personal reflection on this week's most unusual event
April 05, 2026
Dogwoods are a favorite perch from which gray catbirds loudly proclaim their territory. While named for the cat-like sounds they make, their repertoires are much larger. Like mockingbirds, catbirds string together both musical and mechanical sounds they’ve heard to create their own unique songs that can last for several
April 05, 2026
Victory for College bucks state trends in eminent domain
April 03, 2026
The Edge has just learned that Madison County Circuit Court Judge Kristin Clouse has ruled in favor of Berea College in a suit brought against it by power cooperative, East Kentucky Power Cooperative. Details to come soon.
April 02, 2026
What in the World!?
April 01, 2026
Plus, a retrospective on an eminent domain case
March 29, 2026