Day: July 10, 2012

Bentley killed in Garner crash

By JORDAN THOMAS HALL The Garner community is mourning the passing of one of their young residents. Cody Bentley, 18, of Garner was killed in an accident in the “Mosley Town” area of Garner that occurred around 10 a.m. Friday…

Signs promote Hindman tourism

By SHARON K. HALL The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced plans to put up new signs to promote tourism to historic attractions in Hindman. These Cultural and Recreational brown signs are intended to encourage motorists to visit Hindman and Knott…

Storm knocks out power in Knott Co. area

Many Knott County residents were among those with no electrical service after severe storms swept through Eastern Kentucky on Friday and Sunday nights. On Monday, July 2, Kentucky Power Company officials reported their efforts to assess damage and restore power…

Gingerbread Committee meets in new time and place

The Gingerbread Festival Committee will meet this month at a new location and time. The meeting will be held on July 19, 2012, at 3 p.m. in the Appalachian Artisan Center Cafe. This year’s theme is “A Salute to Coal…