Category: Announcements

Spring cleanup begins in Knott Co.

By KAREN JONES CODY It looks like spring is arriving early in Eastern Kentucky, and spring cleaning will soon begin across Knott County. Ecology Director Teresa Cornett and Governmental Services Director Greg Mullins shared in- formation with the Times this…

Free service gives reading back to visually impaired

By JORDAN THOMAS HALL For individuals who have lost their eyesight, reading may seem impossible. Thanks to a free service by the Kentucky Talking Book Library the ability to enjoy a book can be restored. Those eligible are mailed at…

County Fair planned in Knott this summer

By KAREN JONES CODY Do you remember the old-fashioned county fair? I do. I remember that kids would work on projects for weeks in preparation for entering them in the fair competition — dreaming of winning a ribbon. Adults had…

KSP ‘Cram the Cruiser’ Food Drive underway

(FRANKFORT, Ky.) – Kentucky State Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers will help brighten the holiday season for families in need this year through the sixth annual Cram The Cruiser food drive, which began Nov. 20 and continues through Dec.…

Troublesome Creek DAR joined by DAV on Flag Day

The Troublesome Creek Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the Hindman Settlement School for their monthly meeting. The members enjoyed a very impressive program presented by the Knott Chapter…

Trick-or-Treat is Friday!

    Trick-or-treat will be held in Knott County on Friday (Halloween), October 31, from 6-8 p.m.

2014 Fall Knott County Trail Ride Schedule of Events

**Schedule of Events for the 2014 Fall Knott County Trail Ride** Thursday, October 2: Courtney Patrick- 7:00 pm Kris Logsdon- 7:40 pm Whitley Tate- 8:25 pm Sons of FM- 9:05 pm Double Shot- 10:00 pm Friday, October 3: Dawson Creek-…

Gingerbread Festival Schedule of Events 2014

The Knott County Gingerbread Festival 2014 Schedule of Events. The official program guide will be in tomorrow’s newspaper. We look forward to a great turnout this year! 

Are you ready for the trail ride?

Knott County’s Fall Horse Trail Ride is only two weeks away! The trail ride officially begins on Thursday, Oct. 3, but many campers arrive days earlier. Gates to the campground will open at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29. County…