Families and Friends

Do you have mountain wisdom to impart?

Hemphill

There is a lot going on as the flowers bloom and the warmer winds have begun to blow. We are trying to help build a diversified economy in what we are calling the Cultural Immersion Experience Pilot Program. We are trying to help folks turn their passion into income by sharing what they know and love. If you have a […]

Family wishes Harold Day a happy birthday

Cowan

Hello everyone – As slow as March started, it is now about over. We only have a few more days of the month left. I am so ready for warm spring weather. CAT has done more porch sitting than I have so far this spring. The Feel Better List follows. When you have time send a prayer or positive thought […]

1964 WHS class reunion planned

The Whitesburg High School Class of 1964 will have a class reunion on July 19 at Pine Mountain Grill. Any addresses that have changed since the last reunion can be sent to Mahala Reynolds Frazier at 1583 Hwy. 931 N., Whitesburg, Ky 41858.

Moments and Memories of WHS


Some of the members of the Senior Class were: 1945 Class Will-Part II: Item: The following may seem but trifling bequeaths but we hope they may be accepted, not as worthless things, but as valuable treasures, because we give them from the generosity and the thoughtfulness of our hearts. 1. To Ruby June Adams Abraham lovingly leaves his heart — […]

Spring is interrupted by snow in southern Ohio Valley area

Southern Ohio

Hello everyone! In last week’s column, I was so pleased as spring had sprung, as all the beautiful foliage had showed its colors almost overnight. Then all of a sudden it is frigid temperature again. This area of the Ohio Valley had a dusting of snow for a short time. I have two bunches of daffodils, (that to me are […]

Jenkins schools name top students

Students named to the honor roll for the third quarter at Jenkins Independent Schools are: • Elementary School All “A” Honor Roll — Brynlee Brown, Violet Tackett, Xaiden Sturgill, Ian Hall, Alissa Walker, Reagan Brown • Elementary School A-B Honor Roll — Harvey Baker, Aubrey Bates, Jimmie Bentley, Nataleigh Brock, Aubrey Fields, Brendan Gilliam, Avery Hersey, Ivy Lang, Lydia Mullins, […]

Dr. Saeb Omar retires from SKCTC after 32 ½ years

When Dr. Saeb Omar joined the faculty of what was then known as Southeast Community College in 1991, he wasn’t planning to stay for more than a year. He was fresh out of a post-doctoral fellowship at Mississippi State University where he conducted 378 scientific experiments in product testing, development, and Federal Drug Administration approval for pharmaceutical and chemical companies […]

Boys and Girls Clubs are coming to county soon


Boys and Girls Clubs are coming to Letcher County. Boys and Girls Clubs of Appalachia received word Monday that it will receive $250,000 to start clubs in Letcher County, and the grants will continue at slightly lower levels for five years. “It funds them completely,” said Kateena Wilson Hall, chief executive officer of Boys and Girls Clubs of Appalachia. “One […]

LETCHER COUNTY ARTIST

Addison Williams is seen with some of his work he displayed recently at the “Kentucky Crafted Market”, which took place at the Kentucky Horse Park near Lexington.

Class Presidents 1987-2000

Moments and Memories of WHS


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