Whitesburg, KY

PDF of print edition Knott woman is chosen to head Jenkins schools       A Knott County woman has been named to replace John Shook as superintendent of the Jenkins Independent School System. Deborah Watts, 55, of Mallie, will begin her four-year contract July 1. Shook announced his retirement earlier this spring after being employed seven years as the district's super... More ... BLAZER ABLAZE       This Chevrolet Blazer was traveling south on U.S. 23 near Jenkins last week when injured. Jenkins Police Chief Jim Stephens responded to the emergency call, as did the Dorton Volunteer saved from heavy damage by winds which blew the flames away from it. More ... Fiscal court approves pact By WILLIAM FARLEY       The Letcher Fiscal Court voted this week to enter into an agreement with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife which will allow the county to move forward with the Pioneer Horse Trail project on Pine Mountain. More ... Grand jury indicts 3       Three men, including one charged with stealing part of a bulldozer to sell for scrap metal, are named in felony indictments returned last week by the Letcher County Grand Jury. Christopher R. More ...