By SHARON K. HALL Supporters of coal mining gathered in Hazard to hear U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s plan to introduce legislation that would target the Environmental Protection Agency’s coal mining permit approval process. The Republican senator from Kentucky was joined with U.S. Representative Shelly Capito (R) from West Virginia who...
The decline of the Eastern Kentucky coal industry has been a topic often discussed in Knott County during the past year. A report issued this month by the Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence outlines specifics of how our state, region and county have been affected from 2011 to 2012. Coal production across the...
Mosley to serve as judge, Mullins returns to EMS By Karen Jones Cody One step at a time, change is coming to Knott County government. On Monday, the Knott County Fiscal Court voted to give magistrate Jamie Mosley the county’s top position. He follows Deputy Judge Greg Mullins, who has served as acting judge...
By Karen Jones Cody When Eva Huff talks about the senior citizens who are suffering the effects of the county’s reduction in funding, her eyes fill with tears. Huff has been the director of Knott County’s Human Services Center and Senior Citizens Program for 14 years. Knott’s program for seniors was recognized as one...
Knott County Central finished the 2013 season strong as they advanced into the quarter-finals of the state tournament. The Patriots finished the season with a sparkling 30-6 record. “It was another great year. I am so proud of the kids and want to thank everyone for their support,” added Coach BB King. Patriot Cameron...
Knott Central (20-3) has defeated Owen County (16-4) with a final score of 57-49. They will advance to play Newport Central Catholic (19-2) tomorrow night at 7:30!
On December 25, 2012 at approximately 10:30 p.m. Kentucky State Police in Hazard received a call that a person was possibly shot at the Jamestown Village Trailer Park in the Talcum community of Knott County. Preliminary investigation indicates that two male subjects went to the residence of Ricky Sweet and asked to...
By SHARON K. HALL A federal grand jury indicted Eugene Slone with the murder of two Knott County residents and conspiracy to distribute oxycodone. Slone was charged with the murders of David E. “Davey” Sparkman, 26, and Keisha Sexton, 18. The couple were found dead July 20, 2012, at an abandoned mine site on Mullins...
Fiscal Court Begins Cutbacks By KAREN JONES CODY The Knott Fiscal Court’s first regular meeting without Judge-Executive Randy Thompson was unusually lengthy, involved a number of detailed discussions, and ended with several motions designed to tighten up the county’s budget. After the meeting was called to order, District One Magistrate Jamie Mosley was confirmed as presiding...
On December 18, 2012, at approximately 9:10 a.m. Kentucky State Police in Hazard received a report of an armed robbery at Ameri-Cash in the Hindman com- munity of Knott County. Preliminary investigation indicates that a white male entered the business and brandished a handgun. The perpetrator demanded money and gave instructions to the clerk...
