(FRANKFORT, KY. — The Kentucky State Police Academy presented diplomas to 62 new troopers at ceremonies held Tuesday in Frankfort. Their addition to the force brings the agency’s strength to a total of 880 troopers serving the citizens of…
By KAREN JONES CODY The Knott County Fiscal Court held their regular meeting for November on Monday, Nov. 18. Members of the court ran through a small agenda in a little over half an hour. The most significant item in…
By SHARON K. HALL Residents from Potato Branch off Right Beaver Creek in Topmost filled the boardroom of the Knott County Water and Sewer District last Wednesday. The residents were concerned their private wells were producing low volumes…
By JORDAN THOMAS HALL Singer/songwriter Jenny Stamper, a native of Knott County, has returned home to release a new single with Knott County artist Tyler Stephens. In a complete Knott County collaboration the song was produced by Knott native…
Knott County’s Fall Horse Trail Ride is only two weeks away! The trail ride officially begins on Thursday, Oct. 3, but many campers arrive days earlier. Gates to the campground will open at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29. County…
Eastern Kentucky faces another major layoff in the coal industry this week. James River Coal Company announced Monday it has furloughed approximately 525 full time coal workers and is idling production at three operations in eastern Kentucky. This is the…