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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...
| September 11, 2019
READY FOR ACTION — Albany Lucas, 4, stood patiently at the goal she would protect...
| September 11, 2019
Competitive shooters from Letcher County are confident a world-class sport and shooting resort park planned...
By SAM ADAMS | September 11, 2019
There are fewer people employed in Letcher County than the same time four years ago,...
| September 11, 2019
A Camp Branch man was killed early Tuesday morning in an altercation at his home...
| September 4, 2019
MORE FESTIVAL FUN — Elliott Meade, left, and Elijah Brock, right, climbed a wall on...
News
Federal student loans now offer deferments
| September 11, 2019
If you’re having trouble repaying your federal student loans, you may be able to apply for a deferment, according to...
Circuit clerk’s office now open late on Thursdays
| September 11, 2019
The Letcher Circuit Court Clerk’s Office is extending its office hours one evening each week. “We will be open until...
Organizer of protest charged in complaint from victim’s mother
| September 11, 2019
A man who protested a light charge against a man accused of sexual abuse has now been charged with harassment...
Fallen teammate honored
| September 11, 2019
The Letcher County Youth Soccer Association opened its 2019 season Sunday with a tribute to Allee Graclyn Lewis, who died...
Floyd County man charged in shooting of Letcher native; suspect’s son is being sought
| September 11, 2019
A former Letcher County man was shot in the face Saturday at Apple Tree Branch, but apparently survived the shooting....
Whitesburg City Council members will get guided tour of old hotel building
By WILLIAM FARLEY | September 11, 2019
Work is progressing on the first phase of the Daniel Boone Hotel restoration project, and the members of the Whitesburg...
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
LCC comes from behind to win – again!
By DEREK BARTO | September 11, 2019
The Letcher County Central Cougars, coming off their second straight...
Wife talks about coach’s cancer fight
Vaught’s Views
By Larry Vaught | September 11, 2019
Ask John Schlarman what his life might be like if...
Cougars come from behind to win
By DEREK BARTO | September 4, 2019
The Letcher County Central Cougars evened their record at 1-1...
Health
Scientists rethink Alzheimer’s, using new device in brain study
By LAURAN NEERGAARD
AP Medical Writer | September 11, 2019
WASHINGTON When researchers at the University of Kentucky compare brains donated from people who died...
Board of Health to meet July 18
| July 17, 20192 comments
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...
Entertainment
Vegetable ribbon salad is tasty and healthy
By DONNA ERICKSON | September 11, 2019
Wrap up the last of summer’s harvest with colorful ribbons of orange, green, yellow and...
Family fun with flowerpots
By DONNA ERICKSON | August 28, 2019
Flowerpots are more than just containers for fragrant herbs, summer’s begonias or fall’s chrysanthemums. Grab...
Yes, your kids will eat veggies, and like them!
By ANGELA SHELF MEDEARIS | August 21, 2019
The biggest struggle that most parents face is getting their children to eat more vegetables....
Obituaries
Services set for Doris Blair
| September 11, 2019
Doris Ann Blair, 71, of Letcher, died September 8 at the Greg and Noreen Wells...
Gladys Campbell dies at 95
| September 11, 2019
Gladys Webb Campbell, 95, of Mayking, died September 7 at Christina Place Assisted Living facility...
Funeral services held for Karen Sue Vanover
| September 11, 2019
Karen Sue Vanover, 62, died August 22 in Vacaville, Calif. Born at Parks Air Force...
J.B. Blair dies at 69
| September 11, 2019
Funeral services for J.B. Blair, 69, of Shepherdsville, were held September 9 at St. Athanasius...
Services set for Christopher Sexton
| September 11, 2019
Former Letcher County resident Christopher Anthony Isaac “Chunky” Sexton, 29, of Appalachia, Va., died September...
Longtime school teacher Gurnie Maggard, 79, dies
| September 11, 2019
Gurnie Phil Maggard, 79, died September 8 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Center...
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