The Berea Citizen

The Berea Citizen The Berea Citizen is Southern Madison County's award-winning newspaper and has been the source of local news since 1899.

06/08/2026

The Berea Citizen is publishing a special Wedding Guide on June 17th — and we want YOU in it!
Whether you’re a florist, photographer, caterer, jeweler, venue, bridal boutique, or any business that helps couples celebrate their big day, this is your chance to get your name in front of engaged couples and their families right here in our community.

Ad space is limited, and the deadline is coming up fast — so don’t wait!

We have options to fit a variety of budgets. Reach out today to learn more and reserve your spot. Email [email protected] or call 859-986-0959 and ask for Brandon.

06/07/2026

UPDATE: The boil water advisory for Melody Ln. in Berea, KY is lifted as of 2:39 p.m. today, 06/07/2026.

BOIL WATER ADVISORY: Due to a water main leak repair, Berea Municipal Utilities has issued a Boil Water Advisory for por...
06/06/2026

BOIL WATER ADVISORY: Due to a water main leak repair, Berea Municipal Utilities has issued a Boil Water Advisory for portions of Melody Ln. in our service area. Please refer to the attached map for specific locations. Customers in the affected area should boil their water for 3 minutes at a rolling boil as a precautionary measure until the advisory is lifted. Please monitor our page for the most up-to-date information on the advisory.

This morning, Brailen Weaver pleaded not guilty to the federal charges against him and a jury trial for those charges ha...
05/28/2026

This morning, Brailen Weaver pleaded not guilty to the federal charges against him and a jury trial for those charges has been set for July 28 in Lexington with Judge Claria Horn Boom.

05/26/2026

Madison County Detention Center Bookings: May 25

Denis House, right, officially takes over as publisher of the Berea Citizen on Friday. Keith Taylor, left, has served as...
05/22/2026

Denis House, right, officially takes over as publisher of the Berea Citizen on Friday. Keith Taylor, left, has served as publisher for the last 6 years!

05/21/2026

BREAKING:
A federal grand jury in Lexington returned an indictment this afternoon charging Brailen Weaver with one count of attempted armed bank robbery, resulting in the death of two victims, and two counts of causing death with a firearm in the course of a crime of violence. The grand jury also returned special findings that can support the death penalty. The maximum punishment for the charged offenses is death.
U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky.

05/20/2026

Madison County Detention Center: May 19

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133 Plaza Drive, #6
Berea, KY
40403

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