A 49-year-old Perry County woman died as a result of an early morning collision in Hazard on Saturday, May 26. According to a Kentucky State Police report, the crash happened at 1241 North Main Street in the city of Hazard…
Breathitt man dies in motorcycle crash
A single vehicle collision has claimed the life of a 28-year-old Breathitt county man, according to police reports. Kentucky State Police Post 13 in Hazard received a report of the collision, which happened at 1960 Quicksand Road in Jackson, KY.,…
Celebrating our servicemen and women
On this Memorial Day the Troublesome Creek Times would like to thank each and every servicemen and women, past and present, for their service to our country. We would also like to pause in remembrance of those who gave the…
State Rep. John Short wins big, President Obama unpopular
By SHARON K. HALL A large number of Knott County residents displayed their displeasure with President Obama in the 2012 Primary Election, as over 73 percent of those voting in the Democratic primary chose “uncommitted” rather than vote for the…
KCC art teacher given special award
Recently, the University of Kentucky’s College of Education honored Carolyn Slone Gibson with an award, “A Teacher Who Made a Difference.” A reception was held April 28 in the UK Student Center Great Hall and Theater where UK Women’s…
Court considers new proposal, theft causes pool to open late
By KAREN JONES CODY In the regular monthly meeting of the Knott Fiscal Court this week, officials were asked to consider a proposal which could potentially help children from across the state and provide some jobs in Knott County. The…