By SHARON K. HALL The “Click It or Ticket” campaign gets underway as Kentucky State Police Post 13 join forces with local police agencies. “We are here to save lives,” expressed KSP Trooper Tony Watts. “It is the heart of our mission…
Spring Horse Trail Ride is two weeks away!
By the time this week’s edition of the Times is on the stands, the Knott County Spring Horse Trail Ride will be only two weeks away. The Knott County Tourism Commission is working with county government to make sure everything…
Employees called back to work
By KAREN JONES CODY Six county employees who received layoff notices last August were called back to work by the Knott Fiscal Court in their regular meeting on Monday. Spring weather has brought focus to unmet needs with county parks and…
String of crashes leaves two hurt
By JORDAN THOMAS HALL A rash of four accidents that occurred Monday, April 16 in Knott County sent two people to the hospital. A TVS Cable pickup truck operated by Johnny Garretson of Pinetop was traveling eastbound on Hwy. 550…
UK trophy in East Ky.
By JORDAN THOMAS HALL The University of Kentucky’s Men’s Basketball 8th NCAA national championship trophy came to eastern Kentucky last week. Amid a statewide tour the trophy, accompanied by UK coach John Calipari and members of his coaching staff,…
Fire destroys residence
A trailer fire occurred Friday on Mallie Road in the Pinetop community of Knott County. The trailer was rental property, with the current renters having been away for several days. Carr Creek Volunteer Fire Department responded. A nearby gas line was…