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Political Cartoon
| December 4, 2019
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She seeks blankets for cancer patients
Mountain Eagle Staff | December 4, 2019
To the Editor: My name is Sarah Polly and I...
Are you concerned about water quality in Letcher County?
Mountain Eagle Staff | December 4, 2019
To the Editor: As a part of an ongoing collaboration,...
| December 11, 2019
— The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow and the light from...
By SAM ADAMS | December 11, 2019
Changes in food stamp (SNAP) regulations announced last week by the Trump Administration could cost...
| December 11, 2019
Kopper Glo Mining last week laid off miners it hired when it took over Blackjewel...
| December 11, 2019
The Letcher County Fiscal Court will receive $235,824 in state “Flex Funds” to resurface 10...
By SAM ADAMS | December 4, 2019
The sound of construction equipment was joined by “oohs” and “ahs” as Whitesburg city officials...
News
Beshear reorganizes school board on day one
By BRUCE SCHREINER
The Associated Press | December 11, 2019
Delivering on a campaign promise to teachers who helped elect him, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear used his first day in...
KRADD board to meet Dec. 11
| December 11, 2019
The combined monthly meeting of the Kentucky River Area Development District Board of Directors will be held today, Wednesday, at...
Free dinners available Dec. 23
| December 11, 2019
Anyone who needs a meal may attend the Christmas “Meal on the Hill” at the old Whitesburg High School building...
Toy giveaway is Sat.
| December 11, 2019
Seventh Sons Motorcycle Club will have a toy giveaway with Santa Claus this Saturday at McRoberts. The event will be...
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
QB Gatewood ‘perfect athlete’ for UK offense
By Larry Vaught | December 11, 2019
Auburn transfer Joey Gatewood will be the fifth highest ranked...
Jenkins, LCC boys still look for wins
| December 11, 2019
Letcher County’s two boys’ high school basketball teams got off...
Lady Cavs start slow
| December 11, 2019
The Jenkins High School Lady Cavaliers stumbled to an 0-3...
Health
When Holidays are Hard
FAMILY FEATURES | December 11, 2019
During the holidays, no matter where you turn, you find food, food and more food....
Vitamin E: Safe in diet, not in lungs
By COSBY STONE
Vanderbilt University | November 27, 2019
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced a preliminary finding that implicates a...
The high cost of the free flu shot
By PHIL GALEWITZ
Kaiser Health News | November 27, 2019
In the Byzantine world of health care pricing, most people wouldn’t expect that the ubiquitous...
Use dietary supplements wisely
By HEATHER NORMANBURGDOLF
Assistant Extension Professor | November 20, 2019
We all want to live longer, be healthier and reduce our risk of chronic diseases....
Hand sanitizers and the flu
By MATILDA CHARLES | October 23, 2019
With flu season just around the corner, there’s a new wrinkle to staying healthy this...
Entertainment
Add Flavor to Holiday Festivities
FAMILY FEATURES | December 11, 2019
The holiday season brings gatherings, get-togethers and parties of all kinds, meaning dishes that can...
Make and give beeswax candles
By DONNA ERICKSON | December 11, 2019
Rolling sheets of beeswax into beautiful candles is a safe and easy way to make...
‘Once Upon a Time,’ ‘Portrait,’ are top picks
By LINDSEY BAHR and JAKE COYLE
AP Film Writers | December 11, 2019
Associated Press Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle name their choices for the best...
The Who return to rocking ways
By PABLO GORONDI | December 11, 2019
The Who, “WHO” (Interscope) While frequently joining forces for tours and other projects, Pete Townshend...
Famous ‘Southern rock’ studio Capricorn reopens
By JEFF MARTIN
The Associated Press | December 11, 2019
The Georgia music studio that fused blues, country and other sounds into Southern rock is...
Obituaries
Services are held for Esther Corrello, 92
| December 11, 2019
Esther Kathyleen Hall Corrello, 92, died December 4 following a brief confinement at the Hosparus...
Rites held for Wilma Hughes
| December 4, 2019
Funeral services for Wilma Hughes, 69, were held December 2 at Everidge Funeral Home in...
Former Jenkins Mayor Earnest ‘Sam’ Wyatt dies
| December 4, 2019
Former Jenkins Mayor Earnest Lee “Sam” Wyatt, 82, died November 24 at his residence. He...
Rites held for Betty Jo Stamper
| December 4, 2019
Betty Jo Stamper, 71, died November 29 at her residence in Jeremiah. A daughter of...
Vivian Fulton succumbs at 76
| December 4, 2019
Vivian Anita Evans Fulton, 76, of Whitesburg, formerly of Millstone, died November 20. She was...
Doug Wright dies at 77
| December 4, 2019
Doug Wright, 77, of Sergent, died November 6 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice...
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