WASHINGTON In an election, a solid “no” usually beats an uneasy “yes, but.” That’s the heart of the problem Democrats and President Obama face this fall. More...
Clarence the angel has a tough job in “It’s a Wonderful Life.” He must show the suicidal George Bailey what terrible things would have happened had he not been born. More...
Persistent problems with the lighting foreshadowed a dark evening in Jenkins, as the host Jenkins Cavaliers lost 26-2 to the visiting Phelps Hornets in season-opening high school football action last Friday. More...
The Whitesburg High School Class of 1970 will hold its 40-year reunion October. 23. Invitations will be sent the week of August 30 and responses are due September 23. More...
Vester ‘Possum’ Mullins, 74, of Eolia, died August 22, at the Johnson City Medical Center in Tennessee. A son of the late Jonas Mullins and Sarah Maggard Mullins, he was a stepson of the late Alice Hampton Mullins. More...
Funeral services for Wanda Jo Warren, 69, will be held Thursday, August 26, in Pound, Va. Burial will be in the Potter Cemetery at Elkhorn City. More...
Saundra Sue Webb Hill, 49, died August 10 at her home at Kona. She was a daughter of James Caudill of North Middleton and Nora Jean Sexton Caudill of Neon. More...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. Recent surprise inspections show that increased enforcement isn’t preventing U.S. coal mines from continuing to violate safety laws, the federal Mine Safety & Health Administration said Tuesday. More...
Clay Jenkins, 8, (left), Kandis Jenkins, 7, and Will Hollon, 8, watched Eric Fields and Noah Brosmer as they paddled in inflatable kayaks in the Kentucky River at River Park in Whitesburg on Aug. 21. More...
Staff and students of Arlie Boggs Elementary School told the Letcher County Board of Education that they are striving to meet five school goals associated with keeping the school open. More...
Clips from Mountain Eagle front pages over the past 50 years
August 25, 1960 The University of Kentucky’s new Southeastern Center at Cumberland will be dedicated in ceremonies Sunday by Gov. Bert Combs. More...
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Cupid is strong in the Aries aspect this week, with the cherub opening romantic possibilities for single Lambs, and strengthening ties ‘twixt loving pairs already in a caring relationship. More...
You think you are so smart. I wonder what your husband would say if I tell him where you are going every night while he is working in the coal mines. I know where you are going. Look behind you. You should be ashamed of yourself. More...
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Three women who were in high school at the same time I was have died of Lewy body dementia. Do only women have it? No one I have talked to knows anything about it. I would appreciate any information you can provide. — L.P. More...
WASHINGTON Farms like the two involved in a massive recall of more than a half-billion eggs are rarely inspected by the federal government, officials say, as the Food and Drug Administration has traditionally reacted to outbreaks instead of More...
ALL MY CHILDREN Æ Annie learned that Scott and Marissa slept together. Despite JR’s insistence, Annie went ahead and married Scott. Marissa rejected David’s attempt to comfort her. More...
The Greater Hazard Area Performing Arts Series will bring the cast of Beatlemania to the stage on Tuesday, September 28, at 7 p.m. in the Hazard Community and Technical College First Federal Center. More...
LETCHER CO. ROCK, POP, BLUES RAP, CHRISTIAN VELVET TRUCKSTOP; Sat., Aug. 28 in Whitesburg at Summit City (214 Main St.). 633-2715. BENT SENSES; Sat., Sept. 4 in Whitesburg at Summit City (214 Main St.). 633-2715. More...