LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A judge has turned down a request to block hearings on whether hundreds of eastern Kentucky residents will keep federal disability benefits. U.S. District Judge Amul R. Thapar ruled that the people pursuing an injunction against…
Search continues for Clear Creek resident missing for six weeks
Reward for information increased to $2,000 By SHARON K. HALL Police and volunteers continue to search for a Knott County woman who went missing May 7. Her family still hopes she will return. However, they fear for her…
Water district adds attorney to team
By SHARON K. HALL The Knott County Water and Sewer District met in special session Thursday with an agenda that would replace the regular meeting in June. Overall, the manager’s report was positive although a larger than usual claims list…
Diamond Divas win first Babe Ruth Softball crown
By KAREN JONES CODY In Knott County, for the most part, it has been traditional that young boys have the option to play different sports throughout the year — basketball, baseball, football — but there have been less opportunities…
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…
‘We’re still here’ — Jenny Wiley Theatre still open in Prestonsburg location
By LYDA KENDRICK Mayor of Prestonsburg Les Stapleton, Jenny Wiley Theatre Executive Director Martin Childers, and Park Manager of Jenny Wiley State Resort Park Julian Slone all have one thing in common—they want the public to know Jenny Wiley Theatre…