Where Students Become Creators Inside Raceland's Growing Media Program James Collier The Ashland Beacon Life is certainly a journey that keeps us guessing about what’s next. Whether it is furthering education or pursuing a different career path, you’d better be ready for change and opportunities to come knocking. Such is true for local radio announcer James Collier. If you’ve listened to local sports for any period of time, you’ve heard him painting a picture of what’s h

A Senior Defined by Strength, Skill, and Determination Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon Few students embody perseverance, compassion, and excellence quite like Halle Bailey, a senior whose extraordinary accomplishments have left a lasting impact on everyone around her. While balancing rigorous programs in Healthcare, Welding, and Business, Greenup County senior, Halle faced challenges this past year that many adults would struggle to endure. When her father became terminal

Once Upon a Time at Our Night to Shine Lisa Patrick The Ashland Beacon For some, prom is a rite of passage, a huge part of high school life where teenagers get to dress up, be glamorous, dance, and have fun. For others, it’s a frustrating reminder of how different they are from their peers—a night where they watch others do what they would love to be able to do themselves. This is the life that teenagers with special needs tend to live. But the I Believe Foundation helpe