Developing story… According to the United States Geological Survey, at 12:08 p.m. a magnitude 4.3- 5.3 earthquake occured in eastern Kentucky, centered near Jeremiah in Letcher County.
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Community centers to reopen
By KAREN JONES CODY In Monday’s meeting of the fiscal court, Judge- Executive Randy Thompson announced that two Knott County community centers will reopen in time for the holidays. After returning from a brief closed session to discuss personnel matters, Judge Thompson…
Board approves non-traditional classes
By SHARON K. HALL Knott county youth who are unable to attend classes due to extreme hardship may now be able to complete required courses in a nontraditional way. This is due to the Drop Out Prevention Program that the…
Knott golf facility to open in spring
Almost three years after the groundbreaking for Knott County’s golf practice facility, officials say it is nearing completion and will open in the spring. “A person could actually hit golf balls there now, but we think it would be best…
Hindman native detained after running President Obama security
The Troublesome Creek Times has learned that Kerry Prater, a Hindman native, has been detained by federal authorities after running through security for a President Obama motorcade with several weapons and approximately 500 rounds of ammunition. Details will appear in…
Gates for fall trail ride open Sunday
The annual fall horse trail ride, Knott County’s signature tourism event, officially begins on Thursday, Oct. 4. Gates will open at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30, for those arriving early. Horse owners are reminded to bring current health…
Family loses home, pet in fire
By SHARON K. HALL Frank Jacobs and his family are still feeling the pain of a fire Saturday that claimed their home and property. Also lost was the beloved family pet, a terrier dog named “Puppy.” No one was…
Fiscal court approves tax rate
By KAREN JONES CODY Water projects and financial concerns were the primary topics in the Knott Fiscal Court’s regular meeting on Monday, Sept.17. The court voted to authorize Judge Thompson to sign all documents related to the $1 million in coal…
Hindman Settlement has new director
The board of directors of Hindman Settlement School has announced the selection of Brent D. Hutchinson as the school’s new executive director. He succeeds the late Mike Mullins, who served in that capacity for 34 years. Hutchinson will formally…
Woman flown from Hwy. 80 crash
By JORDAN THOMAS HALL A serious accident occurred shortly before 9:00 Tuesday morning, Sept. 4 near Jamestown Village on Hwy. 80 in Knott County. According to Kentucky State Police Detective Joel Abner, a dark green Chevy Cavalier operated…