Flood Jam for Aug. 29



The Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center and Pikeville/Pike County Tourism will host a benefit concert for victims of Pike County flooding on Aug. 29. Concert tickets are $20 through Ticketmaster or at the Appalachian Wireless Box Office. Proceeds will be distributed to Pike County Ministerial Association Sponsors are being sought to cover food for musicians, travel expenses, and set-up and production […]

Coming events



LETCHER CO. ROCK, POP, BLUES RAP, CHRISTIAN AUTOMATA; Sat., Aug. 21 in Whitesburg at Summit City (214 Main St.). 633-2715. 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. WAYNE GRAHAM; Sat., Sept. 11 in Whitesburg at Summit City (214 Main […]

PATCHWORK

Blake Shelton pops top on his second ‘six pak’


NASHVILLE, Tenn. Blake Shelton has a new album out and a song in the top five of Billboard’s country charts, yet all anyone wants to talk about is his upcoming wedding to Miranda Lambert. He can’t blame them. “I love talking about it,” Shelton said. “I mean, I’m proud. I get to marry Miranda Lambert. That’s awesome.” So before we […]

Book review

Learn how to organize


“Unstuff Your Life! Kick the Clutter Habit and Completely Organize Your Life for Good” (Avery, $16), by Andrew J. Mellen: Imagine never again having to turn your house upside down searching for keys. Or wondering where you filed your tax bill or a favorite recipe. Or having a closet stuff ed with clothes but nothing to wear. If this mental […]

Tyme to play



East KY Tyme, a country/ bluegrass band, will play Thursday, Aug. 19 at 9 p.m., at the Riverside Festival in Jenkins, and Friday, Aug. 20, at the Hemphill Community Center from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The group will also perform at the General Store in Damascus, Va., Saturday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. For more information, call Astor Taylor, (606) […]

Auditions set for ‘Steel Magnolias’



Auditions for the Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College production of “Steel Magnolias” will be held Aug. 18, 20 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Edsel Godbey Appalachian Center Theater at Cumberland. For more information, call Michael Corriston at (606) 589-3137.

Dixie Hall visits 95-year-old mother



Hello everyone, hope you are all doing well. We sure have been having some hot weather, also some good rains. Last week was a really good week. I spent last weekend in Ashland with my son Astor and his family. I really did enjoy it. I told him he was spoiling me with big breakfasts and good food all day […]

Moments and Memories of Whitesburg High School



“ON THE HILL” by Wanda Lee Collier (Sept. 5, 1957 The Mountain Eagle) After a three month vacation, the students of W.H.S. once more ascended the steps which lead to the “Hill of Knowledge.” I think for most students it was great being with old friends again. On Friday, Aug. 23, 260 freshmen registered. On Monday, the upper classman registered. […]

Campers, seniors celebrate ‘Christmas in July’



Elsie Banks enjoyed two nice phone calls from Tennessee Sunday from her niece Christine Gatton and Charles Pitts Jr. It’s always good to hear from those who live away. Cowan Community Center day camp participants held “Christmas in July”. Students made ornaments and packaged fruit and candy to give out. They visited with the seniors at Kingscreek-Cowan Senior Center, and […]

Historical Society hears Reynolds family history



I hope everyone is staying in as much as they can. The weather is taking a toll on me! I even think about going outside and I began to sweat. Birthday wishes to my brother-in-law Charles Isaacs and our niece Denise Reeves, Amy Baker, Tommye Banks, Marsha Hall, Nettie Nelson, Billy Hatton, Chris Frazier, Sheila Swisher, Angie Cates, Della Johnson, […]