Movie shows mountain life



Hello Everyone! We’ve actually had a few days that felt like spring in this little section of the Ohio Valley area. While driving in the afternoon with the sun hitting the windshield, I was tempted to turn the air conditioning on. I hope there’s enough propane gas in the tank so I won’t have to go to the expense of […]

Students named to honor roll

Students named to the third nine weeks honor roll at Jenkins Elementary School are: Third grade, Lynn Gilliam’s class, All A Honor Roll — Damon Church, Brady Swindall, Haylee Thacker, and Zachary Whitaker A/B Honor Roll — Kimber Collins, Layton Fleming, Jayden Fugate, Keerah Habern, Olivia Kelly, Chloe Owens, and Jayden Wathen. Fourth grade, Amanda Kelly’s class, All A Honor […]

Leadership conference is planned April 25-26

The 32nd annual East Kentucky Leadership Conference will be held April 25-26 at Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College in Cumberland. Established in 1987, the East Kentucky Leadership Foundation brings together leaders and community members from all walks of life and throughout eastern Kentucky. The conference focuses on issues important to the region and gives participants an opportunity to meet […]

Bernice Hampton Smail, 79, dies

Bernice Hampton Smail, 79, of Blackey, died March 30 at Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Elma Bowling Hampton. Surviving are a brother, Relon Hampton of Dry Fork; a sister, Betty Ruth Hampton Hatton of Blackey; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Letrell […]

Salome’s Stars

For week of April 8 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A suggestion from a colleague on how to work out a problem might not sit too well with you. But before you suspect his or her motives, why not just accept it as a friendly gesture? TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An associate might seek your counsel on […]

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