2020-04-29
Watch for crews picking up litter
Letcher County Deputy Jailer Lena Hensley reminds travelers to be on the lookout for volunteer groups of female jail inmates who are now out daily here picking up trash from along state and county roads. “I would like to let the public know that my work-release women are back out picking up trash, and to encourage drivers to beware of […]
Paul Stallard dies at 90
Paul Clay Stallard, 90, died April 23 in Pass Christian, Miss. Born in Jeff to the late Harvey Watson Stallard and Carma Banks Stallard Malone, he was preceded in death by his son, Phillip, and two sisters, Vivian and Beulah. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rosa; his daughters and sons-in-law, Amy and Bob Ramsak; Paula and […]
Eric Church wants people to feel safe at concerts
NASHVILLE, Tenn.Country star Eric Church doesn’t know when concerts might resume in the United States after the spread of the coronavirus, but he wants people to feel safe when they return to hear live music. The singer known for his often-worn sunglasses sent a message to fans over the weekend in a new video and tease of a new song that […]
Bluegrass museum offers new virtual tour for fans
OWENSBORO, Ky.The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum in western Kentucky is encouraging fans to visit by taking a new virtual tour of its exhibits. The museum in Owensboro has been closed to the public for over a month due to the coronavirus pandemic and thought the online tour, led by Executive Director Chris Joslin, would be a way to […]
Black lung rules must be changed
Hundreds of bills may be filed every legislative session, but only dozens go on to become law. This year was no exception, especially with the General Assembly’s calendar shortened because of the coronavirus. Still, every legislator has a list of bills he or she thinks should have been enacted, and I have several on mine. One that I believe should […]