Mitch McConnell’s power play and the U.S. Supreme Court


The determination of U.S. Senate Republicans to use procedural gimmicks to entrench conservatives in the judiciary has, unfortunately, begun to leave the American people questioning the legitimacy of the courts, especially the Supreme Court. The GOP Senators’ abuse of their power over judicial appointments has become so ordinary that their behavior has begun to create the perception that judicial decisions […]

Political Cartoon

Necklace is a string of hope


Every morning in our home, one of the first things I see is a necklace I cherish but have never worn. It is too delicate for that, too meaningful — 264 reminders of what a woman can do when she dares to hope. Between 1942 and 1945, the United States government forced about 120,000 people into internment camps on American […]

Critics: Kids will suffer if Ky. messes up graduation rules



Kentucky shouldn’t pass new high school graduation requirements until it addresses concerns of teachers and parents, several groups said this week. “I think it’s important that we ask for student voice, for educator voice, in creating something we can sustain,” said Stephanie Winkler, president of the Kentucky Education Association. The current proposal could have unintended consequences for the state’s most […]

Low prices: Always a good thing?


If you like exploring the great outdoors, as I do, you probably enjoy shopping (or at least looking) in those high-end stores serving campers, hikers and the like. There, the wilderness fantasy rides high: Neat displays of specialized tents, headlamps and fleece jackets. Often a stone-and-wood decor smelling of cedar. And salespeople who know all about trail shoes. Selling upscale […]

The Way We Were

Clips from available Mountain Eagle pages since our founding in 1907 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1928 A well-attended dance at the Daniel Boone Hotel in Whitesburg on Saturday night was made even more enjoyable, The Mountain Eagle writes, because “the best of order prevailed.” . The Mountain Eagle is seeking to hire a good Linotype operator or a good job printer […]

Now Here’s a Tip

• If you have a tank top that has loose straps, try crossing them over your neck to create crisscross straps. You might like the look, and it won’t be loose! • Apply a strong magnet to the side of small basket to mount it on your fridge. It can hold dry erase markers and an eraser or even bottles […]

SPEAKING OF SOAPS

GENERAL HOSPITAL — Nina was shaken. Oscar kept Drew at arm’s length. Julian agreed to back off. Jason reassured Sonny. Chase and Lulu’s friendship grew. Cameron was stuck in the middle of an uncomfortable situation. Monica offered her support. Maxie sensed something’s off with Nina. Curtis got the information he needs. Lulu got a pleasant surprise. Sonny put Ava in […]

Community calendar

October 4 — The Pine Mountain Regional Industrial Development Authority will meet at 12:30 p.m. at the Pine Mountain State Resort Park in Pineville. October 6 — The McRoberts Community Center will hold a community-wide yard sale. The center asks that residents place their items for sale in front of their house. The center hopes to make this an annual […]

Reunions

To list reunions in The Mountain Eagle’s weekly reunion column, send information in writing to Reunions, The Mountain Eagle, P.O. Box 808, Whitesburg, KY 41858. Information must be received by Friday to be included in the following week’s issue. DAY — The George “Poppy” Day family reunion will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Kingscreek Fire […]