Menifee County News Outlook

07/21/2025

Nada Tunnel on KY 77 in Powell County to be closed on Tuesday, July 29

Pavement repairs scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

JACKSON, Ky.– Drivers who use the Nada Tunnel on KY 77 in the Red River Gorge in Powell County should prepare to use an alternate route on Tuesday, July 29. The road will be closed for pavement repairs.
A number of potholes have developed on the driving surface of the one-lane former railroad tunnel that serves as an iconic gateway to the Red River Gorge National Geological Area. The closure is necessary for blacktopping work.
The repairs will begin at 8 a.m. and will be completed by 4 p.m. The road will be closed to all traffic during this time.
Drivers can use KY 11/KY and either KY 613 and Forest Service Road 23 through Bowen, or KY 715 through Pine Ridge, as an alternate route to avoid the closure.
The tunnel is located at milepoint 2.25 on KY 77. Approximately 725 vehicles use the Nada Tunnel each day.

07/17/2025

Friday will be kids day at the Farmers Market. The Menifee 4-H will have kids activities and participants can receive kids bucks to spend may the market.

07/15/2025

07/14/2025

REMINDER: KY 946 in Menifee County to be closed Thursday, July 17

JACKSON, Ky. – Drivers who use KY 946 near Pomeroyton in Menifee County will need to find an alternate route on Thursday, July 17. The road will be closed at milepoint 0.123 for replacement of a drainage pipe. Work will begin at 7 a.m. and should be complete by 7 p.m. This location is just east of the KY 746 intersection.
The project was previously scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, but has been postponed by one day.
No marked detour will be posted. Drivers can use KY 746, US 460, and KY 1569 as an alternative route to bypass the closure.
In case of inclement weather, the closure may be postponed until another suitable date.
Approximately 240 vehicles use this section of KY 946 each day.

07/13/2025

07/12/2025

Mark your calendars. Coming right here to Menifee Central WWE Hall of Fame Rock N’ Roll Expess

07/09/2025

‼️Registration is open‼️

Deadlines for registration is September 12, 2025 at 4pm for Fall Trade Days sponsored by Frenchburg/Menifee County Chamber of Commerce

Make your calendars September 20, 2025
Follow the link ⬇️

https://www.frenchburgchamber.com/copy-of-menifee-mountain-memories-fes

07/09/2025

DATE CHANGE: KY 946 in Menifee County to be closed Thursday, July 17

JACKSON, Ky. – Drivers who use KY 946 near Pomeroyton in Menifee County will need to find an alternate route on Thursday, July 17. The road will be closed at milepoint 0.123 for replacement of a drainage pipe. Work will begin at 7 a.m. and should be complete by 7 p.m. This location is just east of the KY 746 intersection.
The project was previously scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, but has been postponed by one day.
No marked detour will be posted. Drivers can use KY 746, US 460, and KY 1569 as an alternative route to bypass the closure.
In case of inclement weather, the closure may be postponed until another suitable date.
Approximately 240 vehicles use this section of KY 946 each day.

07/08/2025

FRONTIER HOUSING TO HOST MUTUAL SELF-HELP OPEN HOUSE

SALT LICK, KY (Tuesday, July 8, 2025) – Frontier Housing will host a Popsicles & Possibilities Open House on Tuesday, July 22, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to showcase our Mutual Self-Help building program.
Frontier Housing’s Mutual Self-Help program brings together 4-7 families who build their homes at the same time. No construction experience is necessary because homeowners work under the direct supervision of Frontier construction professionals. Mutual Self-Help builds can save homeowners up to $40,000 on their home loan. The Open House is located at 118 Old River Road, Salt Lick, KY 40371.
Grab a free popsicle, take a tour, see house plans, and find out how you could build your own home with the help of your neighbors.
Program intakes will be done on the spot. Just bring your ID, Social Security card and a recent proof of income (like a paystub or award letter).
Come see what real possibilities await!