HCTC to hold showcase



Come out for a night of great entertainment. HCTC’s Kentucky School of Bluegrass & Traditional Music “Fall 2012 KSBTM Ensembles Showcase” will take place on Monday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. in the new performance space at the Hazard Community and Technical College Leslie County Center in Hyden. Shown here, from left, are performers JP Mathes, Caleb Edwards on mandolin, […]

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Services held for William Duke



William G. Duke, 70, of Staffordsville, died November 19 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born in Floyd County to the late John W. and Bonnie Back Duke, he was preceded in death by three brothers. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Rebecca Duke; a son, Wesley W. Duke, Lexington; four brothers, John Duke of Xenia, Oh., Joe Duke […]

Computer classes for seniors



A basic computer class for those age 50 or older will be offered by Hazard Community and Technical College. Classes will be Nov. 27, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 11, Dec. 13, and Dec. 18. Dr. Jennifer Lindon will teach the class from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 109 of the Devert Owens Building on the Technical Campus. The […]

Taking a risk in a slow mountain economy



All it requires is a short drive through the mountain towns of southeastern Kentucky to see a people on the defensive. Defense from what?, you might ask. For some the enemy is mountaintop removal mining, a sense that the environment and quality of life are in terrible danger from the ravages of mining. For other people, the threat comes from […]

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How to kill Social Security while also keeping a smile



Conservatives never much liked Social Security. It’s a wildly popular government program that’s totally solvent until 2033. It will be easily fixable and by then may not need fixing at all. Doesn’t quite fit with the governmentcan’t do-anything-right talking point. Then there’s the Social Security Trust Fund, a nice hunk of change invested in Treasury securities that some conservatives don’t […]

Fired official had valid concerns



It is a shame that the highest-ranking official in charge of issuing mine permits in Kentucky was fired several years ago, but at the end of the day we believe he did the right thing by not turning a blind eye to what he believed was an illegal state policy. Ron Mills claimed he was fired three years ago for […]

Which hybrid is the best for long commutes?

Car Talk

Dear Tom and Ray: I drive a long way for work — about 310 miles round trip. Fortunately, I only have to do that eight or nine times each month, but it is still a long commute. I drive a 2008 Toyota Prius and average about 45 mpg going 70-75 mph and over the mountains to get there and back. […]

The way we were

Clips from Mountain Eagle front pages over the past 50 years

Nov. 23, 1962 The case for the new road between Whitesburg and Hazard was stated this week at a public hearing at the Letcher County Courthouse, at which county officials were conspicuous by their absence. The hearing was to discuss a proposed new routing of KY 15, which would connect with the Mountain Parkway at Campton. . The annual minstrel […]