On Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, at approximately 8:47 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 13 in Hazard was contacted by the Hazard Police Department requesting assistance with an incident involving an officer discharging his firearm. Kentucky State Police officers and detectives…
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Knott County-71 Belfry-54
Knott County opened the Mountain Classic with an easy 71-54 win over Belfry. Seth Adams hit consecu- tive three pointers to be- gin the game which was as close as Belfry would ever get. A bucket by Blake Shrum gave the…
Knott County-59 Hazard-52
This game wasn’t as close as the score indicated: it was closer! Hazard pushed the Patriots to the limit and nearly knocked Knott County out of the tournament. It was a spectacular game to watch. The defensive intensity on both ends…
Knott County-69 Buckhorn-64
Knott County had a comfortable lead for most of the game but were forced to hold off Buckhorn late in the 4th quarter to capture the Mountain Classic championship. Cameron Justice had an incredible night as he poured in 45 points…
Gingerbread Festival Committee meets Feb 7
The Gingerbread Festival Committee will meet on February 7, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Holly Hills Mall Restaurant. This year’s theme is “A Salute to Coal Miners and their Families”. New booth applications must wait until after June 30th…
Victim of Caney shooting listed critical but stable
By JORDAN THOMAS HALL A Caney resident was shot Saturday, January 7, inside his home located beside the former Caney Elementary School. Timothy Lance Sammons, age 40, of Pippa Passes was inside his house at 7 p.m. when an…
Knott Prescription Center robbed
The Knott County Prescription Center in Hindman fell victim to a robbery Monday night. Pharmacist and co-owner Todd Hall tells the Times that at 9:19 p.m. two people busted a glass door at the drive-thru and ran inside. The individuals…
Alice Lloyd College tops U.S. News Short List
U.S. News and World Report has released its Short List for schools that report the least amount of debt for their 2010 graduates. This list is separate from the overall rankings (ALC claimed the top spot) and is meant to…
Daisies have fun helping others
Old Man Winter may have made his appearance recently here in our area, but believe it or not, there are still beautiful Daisies popping up all over the Hindman as if Spring were in the air. Daisy Girl Scouts that…