Here is a complete list of the 65 candidates who are running for county offices in the 2010 May Primary Election: Judge/Executive Democrat Incumbent Jim Ward, Sandlick Ellis Keyes, Colson Lisa Johnson Tackett, Jackhorn Republican Robert ‘Gerald’ Baker, Colson More...

A cardinal perching in a tree and a herd of elk grazing on a hillside made for two beautiful scenes over the weekend as a two-day snowstorm hit Letcher County. Freezing rain and a little bit of snow were being forecast for the end of this week. (Eagle photos by Sally Barto and Ben Gish) More...

EDITOR’S NOTE: An occasional look at assertions by government officials and how well they adhere to the facts. WASHINGTON More...

• On Feb. 20, 1792, President George Washington signs legislation creating the U.S. Postal Service. The federally funded postal services included 75 regional post offices and 2,400 miles of postal routes. The cost of sending a letter ranged from 6 cents to 12 cents. More...

LEXINGTON John Wall raised his arms, waited for the long pass from teammate Eric Bledsoe then rose up for a vicious dunk. The heralded Kentucky freshman screamed as he landed, then added a sly little smile before racing back on defense. More...

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: mtneagle@bellsouth.com More...

CHICAGO Paris Woods is hardly a poster child for the obesity epidemic. Lining up dripping wet with kids on her swim team, she’s a blend of girlish chunkiness and womanly curves. More...

Sorry I didn’t get a column in last week’s paper. We had a great turnout for our Bluegrass Night Jan. 22. Hiram and Ruby Collins had sort of a wedding reception during Bluegrass Night. There were a lot of their friends there, and a lot of people brought food. There was a large wedding cake served. I want to say good luck to the happy couple. More...

This guide is published by The Mountain Eagle as a public service to help keep readers informed about entertainment events within driving distance of Letcher County. All dates are subject to change. Always check with the venues listed before traveling long distances. More...

Richard E. D’Amato, 63, died January 29 at his home in Whitesburg. A son of the late Ercole Biagio and Anna Victoria Consorte D’Amato, he was the twin brother of the late Rinaldo D’Amato. More...