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Blackhawk mining says it has reached agreements with creditors, will file bankruptcy
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30 years after his conviction, Acker killer loses court fight
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A piece of roadside history is back up in Whitesburg
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Owners say shopping center’s closing is ‘beyond our control’
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Two state workers here allegedly used computers to steal Medicaid benefits
Opinions
Gardening … vacariously
Points East
By IKE ADAMS | July 31, 2019
“Vicariously” is the experience of watching or reading about someone...
Dems, drop identity politics
Froma Harrop | July 31, 2019
The public dislikes identity politics big time. Right-winger Steve Bannon...
If you want to keep First Amendment rights, then use them
| July 24, 2019
“If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it.” Most people...
By SAM ADAMS | August 14, 2019
At least five businesses will either close or find new locations as a result of...
| August 14, 2019
Arraignment was scheduled this week for two employees of the state public assistance office in...
| August 14, 2019
The “Rob Run 2019 Cruise In/Car Show” will be held in Whitesburg on Saturday from...
By SAM ADAMS | August 7, 2019
When William Dixon built his house at the head of Elk Creek, he built it...
By SAM ADAMS | August 7, 2019
Blackjewel miners continued to block the railroad tracks near Cumberland this week as the community...
News
Mayking residents want city sewer
By WILLIAM FARLEY | August 14, 2019
A group of Mayking residents from the “old golf course” community visited the Whitesburg City Council meeting this week to...
New motorcycle ride announced
| August 14, 2019
The Kentucky Mist Distillery Loop motorcycle ride will be dedicated at the 3rd Annual Ride for Hope & Celebration Event,...
Work on hotel begins
| August 14, 2019
Contractors this week fenced off the area around the Daniel Boone Hotel and began preparing to remove asbestos from the...
5th defendent found guilty in couple’s torture murder
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.
The Associated Press | August 14, 2019
The fifth defendant charged in the case of a couple who was kidnapped, tortured and killed in a 2007 carjacking...
Miners continue to picket; second coal firm will be sold at auction
Mountain Eagle Staff | August 14, 2019
With a promise to pay miners’ back wages from the winning bidder for mines owned by Blackjewel LLC, advocates are...
Neon council agrees to help Little League teams pay hotel bills
By WILLIAM FARLEY | July 18, 2007
Two Fleming-Neon Little League teams will have their motel rooms paid for, compliments of the Fleming-Neon City Council, as they...
Family & Friends
Beekeepers to meet on August 13
Mountain Eagle Staff | August 7, 2019
Breezy back deck is wonderful to sit on
Southern Ohio
By ROSE BALLARD | July 31, 2019
Gibson reunion May 25
Mountain Eagle Staff | May 15, 2019
Jenkins student’s balloon travels almost 500 miles
| April 3, 2019
Fishing tourney set for April 13
Mountain Eagle Staff | March 27, 2019
Sports
UK ‘commit’ knows about spotlight
Vaught’s Views
By Larry Vaught | August 14, 2019
Cam’Ron Fletcher, who recently committed to play basketball at the...
Gabby’s Fishing Fever
By GREG ‘GABBY’ CAUDILL | August 14, 2019
I think most anglers would say they have favorite times...
Health
Board of Health to meet July 18
| July 17, 2019
The annual meeting of the Letcher County Local Board of Health will be held at...
Agency opens new mental health clinic here
By SAM ADAMS | May 15, 2019
A mental health company that offers mental health and addiction services in 42 other Kentucky...
Screenings planned for diabetic research project
| May 15, 2019
The University of Kentucky and the Hemphill Community Center will enroll participants in a diabetic...
Spring hike set April 12
| April 10, 2019
A spring hike on Pine Mountain will be held April 12 and will be guided...
Let’s work to whip diabetes
Points East
By IKE ADAMS | April 10, 2019
It’s that time of year again. In fact, it’s a little later than usual when...
Entertainment
Watermelon Pudding Pie
| August 7, 2019
By ANGELA SHELF MEDEARIS When using watermelon in your recipes, think outside the rind. Try...
Blues-rock duo to play here
Mountain Eagle Staff | July 31, 2019
The Spear Shakers, a female power duo featuring guitarist/vocalist Kelly Richey and percussionist Sherri McGee,...
Fresh corn is great for soup
By ANGELA SHELF MEDEARIS | July 24, 2019
One of my favorite year-round lunch or light dinner menus is a half of a...
‘Hero Pizza’ is kid-friendly
| July 24, 2019
Good Housekeeping has gathered all of the best ingredients from a hot and saucy hero...
Outdoor drama on Saturdays
| July 17, 2019
The Little Shepherd Outdoor Drama runs on Saturday nights at Jenkins. Gates open at 7...
Obituaries
Rites held for Clara Ann Vogel
| August 14, 2019
Clara Ann Hull Vogel, 72, of Amburgey, died August 7 at Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare...
Jessie Collins dies at 79
| August 14, 2019
Jessie Vaughn Collins, 79, died August 8, 2019 at his residence at Craft’s Colly. A...
Yvonne Tackett buried at Colson
| August 14, 2019
Yvonne Tackett, 81, died August 9 at Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born at Beaver Dam,...
Jackie Ray Hall dies at 62
| August 14, 2019
Funeral services for Jackie Ray Hall, 62, of Jackhorn, will be held at 1 p.m....
Services set for Carrigan Foster
| August 14, 2019
Memorial services for Carrigan Judy Patrice Foster, infant daughter of Crystal Martin and Daniel Foster,...
Sandra Collins dies at 81
| August 14, 2019
Sandra Stallard Collins, 81, of Mooresburg, Tenn., died August 7 at Telford Terrace in Tennessee....
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