2015-01-07

Restless leg syndrome has several causes



DEAR DR. ROACH: Don’t forget that although there are many medical causes of restless leg syndrome, varicose veins also can be a source of symptoms, and we have cured many people of symptoms with minimally invasive varicose vein treatments. We always recommend that if you have visible varicosities or strong family history of varicose veins, you should get an ultrasound […]

American Legion sets dance Jan. 10



The American Legion Post #152 of Whitesburg will host a dance featuring the Mojo Billie Band on Jan. 10. Admission is $5 per person. Must be 21 years old or older to attend. For more information, call (606) 633-2834

Shooting match planned Jan. 11



A shooting match will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 11, at the American Legion. Straight guns only, no barrels over 36 inches, no scopes, no peep sites. All guns will be checked before each match. The match is sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion. For more information, call 634-1459 or 633-2834.

Bible trivia



1. Is the book of Isaiah in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Genesis 3, who made clothes for Adam and Eve out of skins? Adam, Eve, The Lord, Serpent 3. What did Jesus say His followers would never walk in? Fear, Solitude, Darkness, Shame 4. Lamentations 3 speaks of the wormwood and the “ what”? Serpent, […]

Joyce Halcomb dies at 52



Joyce Ann Halcomb, 52, of Thornton, died December 19 at Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Mose and Anna Lou Sexton McCool. Surviving are her husband, David Halcomb; two sons, Billy John Halcomb and Hunter Ray Jamison, both of home; a daughter, Bethany Nicole Mullins of home; and a brother, John McCool of Cowan. Funeral […]

Rites held for Ricky Sturgill



Ricky Dale Sturgill, 38, died December 29 at his home at Jackhorn. He was a son of the late Ricky Sturgill and Kathy Dishman Slone. Surviving are two sons, Andrew Dale Blankee of Florence, and Bradley Earl Sturgill of Neon; three daughters, Brittany Karen Sturgill of Harlan, and Ricki Danielle Sturgill and Taylor Nicole Sturgill, both of Neon; a brother, […]

Services held for Tina Morris



Tina Lee Morris, 41, of Whitesburg, died December 16 at Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital She was a daughter of Jewell Taylor Morris of Whitesburg and the late David L. Morris. Surviving in addition to her mother is a brother, Tim Michael Morris of Ermine; a sister, Bessie Ritchie of Isom; a half-brother, Robert Jackson of Hindman; two nieces, Taylor Morris […]

Filing FAFSA early gives students better chance at state grants



Kentucky students planning to attend an instate college or university this fall should file the 2015-2016 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. Filing early increases a student’s chance of receiving a state needbased grant administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). The FAFSA is available at www.fafsa.gov. A student attending a college or […]

Community Diversity Breakfast planned Jan. 17 at Benham Inn



The ninth annual Community Diversity Breakfast celebrating the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at 9 a.m. at the Benham School House Inn. Speakers for the event will be the Rev. Sandra Jones and Justin Preston of Big Stone Gap, Va. Rev. Jones will present a narrative of the American Civil […]

Treasure hunt turns up knife

Jeremiah

I forgot to write a column last week. I think I’m a little absentminded lately, but we were also out of town. Bob, Don and Coreen Pridemore, Liberty and Noah Campbell and myself all spent a few days last weekend at Barren River State Park. Mom and I walked the banks around the lake treasure hunting. She looked for fishing […]