2013-04-17

Moments and Memories of WHS



1969WHS magazine renewed The Lit, Wit, and Logic, official magazine of Whitesburg High School, is being published this year by the Black Kat staff. The magazine will include poetry, essays, and a few short stories. Although the Lit, Wit and Logic was not published last year, the Black Kat staff feels that tradition should be upheld, and that this magazine […]

Campbell services are held



Letitia ‘Tish’ Campbell, 91, of Wawaka, Ind., died April 4 at North Ridge Village Nursing & Rehabilitation in Albion, Ind. Born in Jeremiah to the late James and Anna Adams, she was a sister of the late John Adams, Watson Adams, Mose Adams, Dave Adams, Lissie Blair and Betty Jane Reynolds. She was graduated from Stuart Robinson High School and […]

Historical society holds meeting

Colson

I am so happy that we have had a few days of sun and warmth. My bones really appreciate it. Bruce and Linda Sturgill along with their granddaughter Jade Cook enjoyed a week in the Smokies. They have a camper and plan to be there a lot this spring and summer. The Letcher County Historical Society had its monthly meeting […]

Double Jeopardy Smoking and Diabetes



If you smoke, you already know two things: It’s bad for your health, and it’s very hard to quit. But now, there have never been more resources available for people who want to quit smoking. So even if you’ve tried to quit before, it may be time to try again. Increased Complications Studies have shown that the risk for cardiovascular […]

Age is no barrier to heart valve fix



DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I had an echocardiogram. The findings are consistent with “moderate to severe aortic stenosis with trace mitral and tricuspid regurgitation and mild pulmonic insufficiency, with left atrial enlargement and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. The ejection fraction is greater than 65 percent.” My doctor referred me to a cardiologist, who told me I need surgery. I am 86 […]

Health care law may enable 5 million addicts to get help





It has been six decades since doctors concluded that addiction was a disease that could be treated, but today the condition still dwells on the fringes of the medical community. Only 1 cent of every health care dollar in the United States goes toward addiction, and few alcoholics and drug addicts receive treatment. One huge barrier, according to many experts, […]

The Home Place



PRIDE events set here



The cities of Whitesburg and Fleming-Neon will hold PRIDE cleanups on April 20. The Whitesburg volunteers will meet at 10 a.m. at Whitesburg City Hall. After the cleanup, a cookout will be held in at noon front of city hall. For more information contact Charlotte Ison, City of Whitesburg PRIDE coordinator, at 633-3700. The Fleming-Neon volunteers will meet at 9 […]

New challenges focus of meeting



The citizens’ group Kentuckians for the Commonwealth is sponsoring a three-day conference to focus on the challenges and opportunities facing eastern Kentucky as the region’s economy rapidly changes. The meeting, entitled “Appalachia’s Bright Future: A Conversation on Shaping a Just Transition” will take place April 19-21 in Harlan (www.kftc.org/abf ). The conference program will look at examples of economic transition […]

Band behind ‘Justified’ theme among two here over weekend



The band behind the theme song to the acclaimed TV series “Justified” will appear in concert Friday night in Whitesburg. Gangstagrass, a band from New York City that mixes bluegrass music with hip-hop, will appear at Summit City on April 19 at 9 p.m. The band is best known for its song “Long Hard Times to Come,” which is featured […]