2012-04-04

Lorena Compton succumbs at 82



Lorena L. Compton, 82, of Pikeville, died March 31. Born in Viareggio, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Emilio and Rosa Landi. She lived most of her life in Alabama and several years in Pikeville and Jenkins. Surviving are ason, Ronnie Compton and wife Ellen of Jenkins; a daughter, Lisa Dykstra and husband Ronald of Pompano Beach, Fla.; […]

Kentucky has warmest March since 1910



CHAMPAIGN, Ill. The warmer-than-usual winter left nine Midwestern states with their warmest March on record, and in Illinois the first three months of the year were the warmest three winter months since 1895. The Midwestern Regional Climate Center and Illinois Water Survey in Champaign on Tuesday said that Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin all had […]

Elsie Banks marks her 97th birthday

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I think the Easter bunny has played an April Fool trick on Sue Banks as her front yard seems to be carpeted with colorful eggs. Jeremy Banks of Columbus, Ind. was recently named Outstanding History Student of the Year at IUPUI Columbus Campus. Jeremy is a volunteer student at the Bartholomew County Historical Society. He is also a student of […]

Book on Jenkins planned



The Jenkins Centennial Committee is publishing a book about the 100 years of Jenkins. The format of the book will be to cover events in the 100 years by decades. The committee wants to include any information about families who settled here in the early years and who still have family in Jenkins or surrounding area and any other information […]

Autism awareness event set



Hindman Elementary School will host the third annual Knott County Autism Awareness and family involvement evening from 6 to 8 p. m., April 19. The event will feature autism awareness activities, music, a family panel, information booths, and children’s activities. For more information, call Beverley Johnson at (606) 785-5872.

Berry plants being offered



The Letcher County Extension Office has live fruit plants for sale. Strawberry plants are $8 for a bundle of 25, red raspberries are $4 per plant and black raspberries are $4 per plant. Call 633-2362 for more information or visit 478 Extension Drive off of the Whitesburg By-Pass and Stone Ave.

What does future hold for UK?



What does the future hold for the Kentucky Wildcats, who just won the 2011- 12 national championship? While many members of Big Blue Nation will celebrate deep into the spring and summer with this NCAA championship there will be many who are already discussing, debating, and planning next year’s UK team roster. That’s just the lay of the land in […]

Lady Cavaliers improve to 10-3



The Jenkins Lady Cavaliers traveled to play East Ridge on Friday night. The Lady Cavs picked up their 10th win with a score of 2-0. Kayla Stambaugh pitched a four-hit shut-out with seven strikeouts for her eighth win. East Ridge made a threat in the second inning with the first two batters reaching on singles, but Stambaugh came back to […]

MSHA finalizes new rules for coal mine exams




MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Federal regulators are issuing a final set of rules for underground coal mine examinations that aim to hold operators more accountable for finding and fixing dangerous conditions — and preventing the deaths of their workers. The Mine Safety and Health Administration proposed the rules in December 2010, months after the Upper Big Branch mine explosion killed 29 West […]

Pikeville hospital buys Landmark



Pikeville Medical Center has announced plans to purchase property on the South Mayo Trail in Pikeville that includes the Landmark Inn and the building known as the Mark II. Pikeville Medical President and CEO Walter E. May said the acquisition was necessary for future expansion as the hospital is out-pacing expectations for growth and patient increases. “ Even with the […]