2018-12-19

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Country singer Kane Brown: From very humble beginnings to one of most successful acts




Kane Brown wasn’t sure he was going to make it. But there was one thing he was certain about: He was never going to give up. The singer from humble beginnings has become one of the brightest new singers in music and arguably country music’s most successful act of the year, and has been named one of The Associated Press’ […]

TV had some big moments during past year




It was a remarkably dramatic year on television, with much of it unscripted. While prime-series including “This Is Us” and “Atlanta” reached notable emotional and provocative highs, TV impressively fulfilled its role as witness to gripping real-life events. We had the chance to see it all unfold: today’s barbed politics in unlikely settings; a woman essentially saying MeToo to U.S. […]

AP music critic picks Top 10 albums for ’18




The top 10 albums of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu. 1. Janelle Monae, “Dirty Computer”: When Janelle Monae released the masterfully brilliant “The ArchAndroid” in 2010, it was hard to imagine how this futuristic, already-seasoned artist could grow, and where that growth would take her. Enter “Dirty Computer,” her third fulllength album and another work of […]

Want great pot roast? Keep it simple


When it comes to pot roast, keeping it simple is sometimes best. We started with a chuck-eye roast, a well-marbled cut that is great for braising. Splitting the roast in two allowed us to trim excess fat and cut down on cooking time. A stovetop sear created a nicely caramelized exterior; transferring the covered Dutch oven to the oven promoted […]

Pretty holiday cookies that don’t taste like cardboard


Making holiday cookies — the rolled, cutout, and glazed buttercookie variety — is everyone’s favorite December activity. Unfortunately, these cookies either look good but taste like cardboard or have buttery, rich flavor but lack visual appeal. We wanted a simple recipe that would produce cookies sturdy enough to decorate yet tender enough to be worth eating. Superfine sugar helped to […]

Yukon Gold’s are the gold standard for this gratin


Potato gratin is a notoriously heavy side dish, laden with cream and gooey cheese. We wanted to shift the focus of this classic side dish to the potatoes. We chose Yukon Gold potatoes for their rich flavor and moderate starch content, which helped them hold their shape when cooked. Tossing the potatoes with fruity, flavorful extra-virgin olive oil heightened the […]

Services held for Juanita King

Juanita King, 57, of Pikeville, died December 14 at Pikeville Medical Center. A daughter of the late Lonnie Baker and Janice Johnson, she was also Juanita was preceded in death by her stepfather, James Johnson, and a brother, Charles Mullins. Surviving are a daughter, Rachel King of Neon; a halfbrother, Boomber Baker of Jenkins; a half-sister, Geneva Baker of Jenkins; […]

Free concert series is returning to Whitesburg for 10 more weeks

Whitesburg will have 10 weeks of free outdoor concerts for a second summer after the Levitt Amp Foundation again awarded a $25,000 grant to Cowan Community Center. The Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation announced the grant on Tuesday. Whitesburg is one of three cities in the state that will host the Levitt Amp Concert Series. The others are Berea and […]

Strange But True


• It was beloved American comedian and film star Groucho Marx who made the following sage observation: “There’s one way to find out if a man is honest — ask him. If he says ‘Yes,’ you know he is a crook.” • You might be surprised to learn that, in addition to his holiday duties, Saint Nicholas is the patron […]