2007-08-29

Cougars should rebound from loss



Well, it’s finally here. It’s football time in the mountains and the Letcher County Central Cougars began their season this past weekend with a loss to the boys from Hazard. The Cougars have moved from Class 3A to Class 5A after the realignment, and instead of there being four classes there are now six. The Cougars will no longer play […]

You can’t make fans think these are ‘openers’



You can’t fool football fans of the Universities of Louisville and Kentucky. They know an opening game when they see one – and fans of the Wildcats and Cardinals are not going to see any openers this week. Or next week, for that matter. Earl Cox Speaking of the matter, the one that matters won’t be played until 7:30 p.m., […]

Jenkins routs Allen Central in opener



After a slow start, the Jenkins Cavaliers finished strong for a big win against the Allen Central Rebels in last Friday’s season opener. “A hot, muggy evening with temperatures in triple digits contributed to the sluggish start,” said Cavaliers coach Mark Johnson. “The bus ride at an hour and a half and 100-degree temperature caused our guys to start off […]

Review: Mario Strikers Charged



Have you ever played a Mario video-game? Have you ever thought of Mario playing soccer? This might seem a weird combination for people who have played Mario games, but it’s a surprisingly fun game. This article will teach you, if anything, that Mario and friends plus soccer equals lots of explosions and fun. “Super Mario Strikers Charged” has a pretty […]

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• On Aug. 27, 1859, Edwin Drake strikes oil at 69 feet near Titusville, Pa. – the world’s first successful oil well. This source of crude oil, or petroleum, opened up a new, inexpensive source of power and quickly replaced whale oil in lamps. • On Aug. 31, 1888, the first victim of London serial killer “Jack the Ripper” is […]