Murder Defendant Martin Takes the Stand on His Defense

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Triple murder defendant Christian “Kit” Martin took the stand in his own defense Tuesday and denied killing his neighbors and having any knowledge about who did. After Martin’s testimony, the defense rested its case with jury deliberations

KCTCS Announces One-Year Tuition Freeze

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  Officials from the Kentucky Community and Technical College System have announced tuition rates will remain frozen for the 2021-22 academic year, offering some financial reprieve for students and families following more than 15 months of pandemic

Douglas Smithson, 83, of Herndon

Funeral services for 83-year-old Douglas Bell Smithson, of Herndon, will be Saturday afternoon, June 19, at 1:00, at Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the family cemetery. Visitation will take place Friday evening

Charles Murphy, 54, of Herndon

Funeral services for 54-year-old Charles “Chuck” Murphy, of Herndon, will be held Thursday afternoon, June 17, at 1:00, at Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Green Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin Thursday morning at 11:00