Mabel Normand, screen star of the 20’s, was one of the many prominent figures who were questioned after the slaying of film director William Desmond Taylor in his Hollywood home on Feb. 1, 1922. (AP Photo)
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Mason County Fiscal Court schedules special meetings over Data Center Amendment
Two special meetings are slated to be held by the Mason County Fiscal Court (MCFC) after receiving a recommendation for a data center text amendment from the Maysville-Mason County Joint Planning Commission (JPC).
FCCLA students return from Capitol Hill intent on advocating
Several Mason County Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) recently visited Capitol Hill in the name of advocacy.
Local business owner sues city over alleged cross-property water shutoff
The City of Maysville and a handful of its employees are being sued by a Maysville business owner in association with an event that left his business without water for approximately 20 days.
Shaping journalism: David Thompson’s legacy at the Kentucky Press Association
Destined to be a part of journalism history, David Thompson has enjoyed over 42 years of service to the Kentucky Press Association (KPA) prior to his retirement in December 2025.
The Ledger Independent receives 14 awards at annual Winter KPA Convention
Last weekend, The Ledger Independent received several advertising and editorial awards from the Kentucky Press Association (KPA).