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September 5, 2007  RSS feed
Pesky black bears continue to visit elementary school
Move over, Mr. Wildcat, a new animal wants to take over the title as mascot of Arlie Boggs Elementary School. A furry creature referred to by one teacher as "Abe the Bear" in honor of the school's initials has been seen recently near the school grounds located at Eolia. More...
Veolia wants more money to operate city's waterworks
Multi-national firm says it will quit if city can't come up with $188,687
By WILLIAM FARLEY

Veolia Water North America is demanding an extra $188,687 a year to continue its management of the City of Whitesburg's water and sewerage systems. Tony O'Brien, area vice president for Houston-based Veolia, said the company needs the extra money just to break even on its contract with the city. More...

Indictments name 6

Six people are named in indictments returned last week by the Letcher Grand Jury. Those named in the indictments handed up August 29 to Letcher Circuit Judge Sam Wright and the charges against them are: • William Ray Mullins, one count of rape, one count of unlawful transaction with a minor (first degree), More...

 News
• Unemployment rate falls in July despite fact jobs were fewer
Letcher County unemployment rate fell slightly in July, even though 13 fewer people had jobs here than during the month before. The jobless rate for July in Letcher County was 7.7 percent, down from 8.3 percent in June. More...
• Alleged victim says indictment wrong
• Eagle sent soaring in honor of miners
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 Opinions
• Fletcher's chances depend on support from others in GOP
With registered Democrats outnumbering Republicans in Kentucky by a margin of nearly 2-1, conventional wisdom says that for a Republican candidate to be successful in a statewide race, that candidate must receive nearly all of the Republican vote plus the votes of a large number of Democrats. More...
• Political Cartoon
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 Columns
• article has image Media Beat
If authors had gone on TV years ago
Many authors jet around the country in a quest to generate new book sales by going on as many TV programs as possible. Along the way, the authors aren't always choosy about the shows they appear on - and vice versa. More...
• article has image Real news goes to the dogs - dead and alive
• article has image A sad coda to Kennedy career
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 Sports
• article has image Cougars come back with win
What a difference a week makes. The Letcher Central Cougars were coming off a humbling loss to the Bulldogs from Hazard to kick off their season and they knew the following week would be no easier as they traveled 150 miles to Greenup County to take on the Musketeers. Greenup County was coming off a loss to Russell 45-17 and the Cougars lost to Hazard 43- 22. More...
• article has image Cavs fall in double overtime
• article has image It's all about winning
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 Speak Your Piece
• Speak Your Piece
Tell us what's on your mind. No need to give your name.
E-m@il address In addition to the telephone and the U.S. Mail, The Mountain Eagle accepts comments to Speak Your Piece by electronic mail. Our address is: mteagle@tgtel.com Hey you at Neon, if you don't like the way things are at Neon and up on the hill, why don't you leave people's property alone and quit trying to mess with it? More...
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 Health
• New asthma guidelines issued
Doctors being urged to pay more attention to day-to-day symptoms
Breathing easier without limiting activities is the goal of new government guidelines that urge more attention to asthma sufferers' day-to-day symptoms, not just their severe attacks. More...
• More lung cancer patients to get surgery
• article has image To Your Good Health
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 Families & Friends
• Neon Days schedule of events
Wednesday. September 5 7 p.m. James "Tweet" Johnson Seco Freewill Baptist Church at stage area Friday, September 14 Arts & Crafts Contest Lillian Webb Library Quilt Contest Community Trust Bank Photography Contest Double Kwik More...
• Bluegrass concert planned at Eolia Park for Sept. 15
• Ella Vermillion is still keeping a garden
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 Patchwork
• article has image ABC pushes 'Pushing Daisies'
LOS ANGELES ABC has cultivated a marketing campaign for "Pushing Daisies" that could make producers of other new shows green with envy. A hybrid drama-romantic comedy about a man who can reverse death, "Pushing Daisies" has been heaped with critical praise based on its beautifully executed pilot episode. More...
• article has image 'Sin City' offers riveting look at Vegas crime
• Entertainment
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 Obituaries
• article has image Services are held here for Marvin Jarrett, 72
Dayne Marvin Jarrett, 72, of Whitesburg, died August 27 at Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was a son of the late Dave and Cora Lee Freeman Jarrett, and was a brother of the late Rita Jarrett and Madonna Sue Craft. More...
• Services held for Imogene Jackson
• article has image Services held for Robert Adams
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