Knott County opened the Mountain Classic with an easy 71-54 win over Belfry. Seth Adams hit consecu- tive three pointers to be- gin the game which was as close as Belfry would ever get. A bucket by Blake Shrum gave the…
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Knott County-59 Hazard-52
This game wasn’t as close as the score indicated: it was closer! Hazard pushed the Patriots to the limit and nearly knocked Knott County out of the tournament. It was a spectacular game to watch. The defensive intensity on both ends…
Knott County-69 Buckhorn-64
Knott County had a comfortable lead for most of the game but were forced to hold off Buckhorn late in the 4th quarter to capture the Mountain Classic championship. Cameron Justice had an incredible night as he poured in 45 points…
Gingerbread Festival Committee meets Feb 7
The Gingerbread Festival Committee will meet on February 7, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Holly Hills Mall Restaurant. This year’s theme is “A Salute to Coal Miners and their Families”. New booth applications must wait until after June 30th…
Kentucky days in Florida
Eustis, Flordia will hold Kentucky days on February 18, 2012 at the Eustis, Florida Community Center. The cost is $2 per person and please bring a covered dish. Dinner will start at 12 noon. For more information please contact Barbara…
Knott Co. Senior Citizens Center
A wonderful place for seniors to socialize and enjoy a hot meal. Any person age 60 or older or the spouse of that person regardless of age qualifies for a congregate meal. The Center offers many activities including pool, bingo,…
Victory Baptist Church
Victory Baptist Church in Leburn, Ky is having a free movie “Courageous” on January 22, at 6:00 pm? Free re- freshments will be provided. Everyone welcome to come and join in watching a wonderful movie.
Knott County Central Class of 2002
Can you believe this summer will be TEN years since we graduated high school? It seems like only yesterday that we were running around in the hallways, skipping classes and catching up on gossip in the lunch room. If you…
Victim of Caney shooting listed critical but stable
By JORDAN THOMAS HALL A Caney resident was shot Saturday, January 7, inside his home located beside the former Caney Elementary School. Timothy Lance Sammons, age 40, of Pippa Passes was inside his house at 7 p.m. when an…
Knott County hosts WYMT Mountain Classic
The annual WYMT Mountain Classic basketball tournament is underway this week in the Morton Combs Athletic Complex at Knott County Central High School. Knott Central and Hazard won their games on Tuesday night (see page 10). Semi-finals and finals will…