Hello everyone. As I try to conjure up something to write in this column, here I sit all bundled up in a wraparound extra soft and thick hooded robe or whatever it is called, that my daughter Kay Gray purchased for me. When I first opened it, I thought what in the world am I going to do with that […]
Families and Friends
Friends gather to compete in games, Rook
CowanHello everyone – We made it to the end of January. The month seemed extra long with all the snow and staying home. I noticed it was snowing again before I sat down to type, but spring is getting closer. Please say a prayer or send a positive thought to the ones on the Feel Better List. Thanks. Linda Lucas; […]
Artist and subject honored in Frankfort
Seen in photo at far right is 88-year-old Bobby Mullins of Eolia standing beside a painting by Letcher County artist Jeff Chapman- Crane that has been on display in the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort. The painting, entitled “Before the Sun Sets,” shows Mullins on his farm securing a bale of hay to a wagon, and has been hanging at […]
Highlights of Fleming-Neon H.S.
1941Cheerleaders selected A pep meeting was held last Thursday afternoon and the cheerleaders were selected. They are: Pearl Welch, Roberta Adkins and Anita Murray. We know the girls will make good cheerleaders. We had a good demonstration of that last Saturday. The interest the Pep Club has shown is greatly appreciated because we know it helps the boys to play […]
CAT unhappy to be staying indoors
CowanHello everyone – I hope all have stayed warm during the snow and cold weather we have had. We did get out of the house on Wednesday and Thursday last week. We went to Wise, Virginia and Norton, Virginia to do some shopping. I even found some of the items I was looking for. It was good to get out […]
Valley Ohio has seen less snow than Kentucky
Southern OhioHello everyone. I hope everyone is staying warm, as the cold in this little section of the Ohio Valley the weather has been treacherous. I have seen pictures of the mountains of eastern Kentucky, and I keep in touch with Bernice Grubb. There’s a lot more snow in the mountains than this area has received. Is it March yet? I […]
Moments and Memories of WHS
1983 Mountain Sports Hall of FameTiphanie Bates was a 5 foot, 7 inch senior in 1983 when she was selected to the All-State girls’ basketball 1st team. She was the leading scorer at 22.5 and the team’s leader. A point guard, future Kentucky Miss Basketball Brigette Combs, was a sophomore on the team that season. That team was coached by a legend in girls’ basketball […]
Top students named at Jenkins
Students named to the honor roll for the second quarter at Jenkins Independent Schools are: • Elementary School All “A” Honor Roll — Jimmie Bentley, Nataleigh Brock, Regan Brown, Avery Graham, Ian Halll, Ivy Lang, Xaiden Sturgill, Alissa Walker • Elementary School Honor Roll — Lila Adams, Lucas Akers, Hunter Ashley, Arianna Baker, Layken Branham, Lana Depriest, Aubrey Fields, Maddox […]