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Stein back in his Old Kentucky Home
Kentucky football officially announced the departure of Mark Stoops on Monday morning. In less than 24 hours, the position was filled. Will Stein returns to his Old Kentucky Home and has become the head coach of the Wildcats as of late Monday night, per UK Athletics. After an impressive stint as the offensive coordinator at
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Five Martin County students named to UK Dean’s List
Five students from Martin County earned spots on the University of Kentucky’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. They join more than 9,700 students who were recognized for academic excellence. The Martin County students include Jenna E. Cassady, a secondary education major focused on English; Chloe Fields, studying kinesiology; Lauryn G. Pope, marketing; Austin
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NBA draft withdrawal approaching
Before we dig into UK news, I want to thank the parents and coaches who help in keeping this newspaper rolling. It is tough to be in two places at once. I appreciate those who send me information and photos to recognize our student-athletes. It is crucial to get these kids’ names out there and
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Local students make UK dean’s list
Local students were among a record 10,039 students who made the University of Kentucky dean’s list for the Fall 2024 semester. Ashdon E. Kerr, Jenna E. Cassady, Chloe Fields and Chloe Alexander all made the list for the fall 2024 semester. Kerr is a neuroscience major, Cassady is studying secondary English education, Fields is a
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After the Whistle: Let’s keep climbing
A new dawn, a new day. The Mark Pope era is officially upon us. 103-62. That’s a 41-point stomping in his first victory as the University of Kentucky Men’s coach. Pope donned No. 41 for the Cats back in the day. What could be more fitting for his opening win? You cannot make that kind
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After the Whistle: Rick’s return to Camelot
Big Blue Madness was a hit this past week. Mark Pope looked like a kid in a candy store and his mom just told him to pick out whatever he wanted. The biggest spectacle for me was Rick Pitino in Kentucky blue. The man was nearly brought to tears, and it was a full-circle moment
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Kentucky gives fans hope
After a humiliating loss to South Carolina, Kentucky football gave fans something to hope for again. We will never know what would have happened if Stoops went for it against Georgia on fourth down with only a few minutes remaining. But against the No. 2 team in the nation, I say you go for it.
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After the Whistle: All-time starting five
Kentucky’s favorite dancing point guard, John Wall, released his all-time starting five for the Wildcats. He chose himself, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Devin Booker, Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins. If choosing based on NBA success, that is a solid list. If we’re looking at what a player accomplished while wearing a UK jersey, I believe the list
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After the Whistle: Head to Inez for semi-pro basketball and great food
Caitlin Clark is a trailblazer for women’s basketball, steering the spotlight to a league that has long deserved more recognition. Her influence extends far and wide, elevating women’s sports and creating opportunities for women, including right here in Martin County. A women’s semi-pro league is coming to Inez, thanks to former Sheldon Clark standout Carla
