Control tower operator was my cousin



The Dew Line bases between the U.S. and Canada were opened when Russia was giving us a hard time after World War II. We had bombers and lots of radios there. My second trip to the Dew Line, the radio operator told me he would meet me when we landed. He had seen my name on our first flight when […]

Bible trivia



1. Is the book of Hosea in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Which gospel does not contain the Olivet prophecy? Matthew, Mark, Luke, John 3. The prophecy of Obadiah is basically about what nation? Shem, Edom, Tabor, Nebo 4. Who said “Rabbi,” and kissed Jesus? Alexander, Mark, Mordecai, Judas 5. David was what relation to Boaz? Brother, […]

Flyer gives eighth-graders tips concerning high school success



Kentucky eighth-graders headed for high school in the fall might find “High School Basics,” a fourpage flyer, helpful. The free flyer can be ordered from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). “High School Basics” has sections about: • Credits and graduation requirements. • Calculating a GPA. • Reading a high school transcript. The Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES). Earning […]

Services held for Fleda Davis



Fleda Jean Wright Little Davis, 87, died April 7. Born in Whitaker to the late William Henry Wright and Ardelia Sanders Wright, she was the widow of John Morgan Little Sr., and was later married to Glenn Carlos Davis, who also preceded her in death. She was the mother of the late Jacoby Eric Little, and a sister of the […]

Ethel Mae Morris dies at 78



Ethel Mae Morris, 78, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, April 10. A native of Lee County, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Lydia Powell. Mrs. Morris was an honorary Kentucky Colonel and member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Shelbyville. She was graduated from Lee County High School. She had served on the boards of numerous organizations including […]

Local historian shares some Celebrating Freedom stories



David Chaltas, a nationally recognized historian, preacher, educator, writer, re-enactor, and veteran, deliver the April 3 Rotary Club program on the topic of Celebrating Freedom. Rotarian Jack Burkich introduced Mr. Chaltas as a motivational speaker, author of more than 50 books, and the winner of the 2001 Teacher of the Year Award from the Kentucky Council of Children with Behavioral […]

Community calendar



April 20 – Friday night special show at Country Cabin II in Norton, Va. If Birds Could Fly will play, and on Saturday, April 21, Appalachian Strings will be featured. The shows will take place from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children 2 to 11 years old. . April 24 — The National […]

Salome’s Stars



Your 7-day horoscope for week of April 23 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You easily handle your tasks this week, thanks to those high energy levels that never seem to run down. But pace yourself, Lamb, for the demanding week ahead. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) With the arts dominant this week, you might want to pick up […]

Emergency solutions for when key fob battery dies



Dear Car Talk: I have a 2012 Toyota RAV4 with keyless entry and keyless ignition. If the battery in the key fob dies, and I’m not at home where I can grab the spare key, how do I start the car? — Rich Great question, Rich. There’s not just one great answer, but I can give you a bunch of […]

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