By SHARON K. HALL A mother’s words reached out Thursday to seek justice for her son, who died in a January 2013 stabbing in Triplett Branch in Mousie. “I want to express my feelings to the court,” voiced Jennifer Fugate…
Month: November 2013
Ward pleads not guilty in murder arraignment
By SHARON K. HALL Holding framed photos of deceased Christina Barnett, family members sat in the Knott County circuit courtroom watching intently as murder suspect Gary Ward of Wayland was escorted into the room. Several members of Barnett’s family burst…
Five from Knott among new KSP officers
Court approves funds for water treatment plant upgrade
By KAREN JONES CODY The Knott County Fiscal Court held their regular meeting for November on Monday, Nov. 18. Members of the court ran through a small agenda in a little over half an hour. The most significant item in…
Potato Branch residents appeal for help from Knott Water Board
By SHARON K. HALL Residents from Potato Branch off Right Beaver Creek in Topmost filled the boardroom of the Knott County Water and Sewer District last Wednesday. The residents were concerned their private wells were producing low volumes…