Three Cheers for Mom! With Morning Pointe Mother’s Day Market Gideon Thompson The Ashland Beacon                   Every year on the second Sunday of May, mothers everywhere are honored in a tradition passed down as a time favored tradition. Recognizing the incredible work our mothers put into raising us and keeping our lives in order, we take a moment to let them know we appreciate them and express our love for who they are. A day set aside for a special parent and figure

One Chapter Closes and a New One Begins: Heffner Hands Over Craft Show Leadership to Kimberly Green The Ashland Beacon Ellen Keaton   Recent snow, ice, and low temperatures have kept us indoors for too long. The spring-like weather this week presents an ideal opportunity to attend the Boyd County Winter Craft and Boutique Show at the Boyd County Convention Center this Saturday, Feb. 21. The show opens at 10 a.m., but the center will be full of activity long before then as

Willie May’s Legacy A Faithful Pastor Passes the Torch to His Son Ellen Keaton Ashland Beacon     As a young boy growing up in church, Willie May never dreamed that one day he would become a preacher, much less a pastor. Looking back on those years now, it is pretty obvious that God had chosen him for a greater purpose. At nine years old, Willie proved his determination when he decided he wanted to play the piano. He simply sat down and taught himself to play by ear. He c

Loveuary, Love is in the Air A Celebration of Love and Unity with Merle Norman Ashland Gideon Thompsom The Ashland Beacon                   Valentine’s Day and the celebration of love isn’t restrained to one singular understanding as we each consider love to be what we know of the matter. Some may view love as an idea while others require more tangible and secure definitions. Love is subject to rivalry, competition, regulation and even confusion at times. We may find ours

Ashland Claims Governor's Cup Title; Russell Finishes Strong As Runner-Up Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon   For the third straight year, Ashland Middle School has claimed the regional crown, dominating the Governor’s Cup Region 18 and proving once again that it is the team to beat in an academic competition. The 2026 regional championship brought together some of the brightest middle school minds in the area — but when the dust settled, Ashland stood alone at the top, earnin