By KAREN JONES CODY Two representatives of the state’s Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Department met with a small group of Knott County residents on Tuesday to share information about what would happen with alcohol sales if Knott County is voted “wet.”…
Halcomb’s Grocery closes doors
By JORDAN THOMAS HALL A page in the history of Knott County is turning. After 64 years, the family owned and operated Halcomb’s Grocery in Hindman is closing its doors. The store will reopen this week under Dion Slone,…
Water is topic for Hindman council
By SHARON K. HALL Hindman City Council heard encouraging reports from three guest speakers during Monday night’s regular meeting. Topics discussed by the speakers were completing the Litt Carr pump station project, funds availability, and partial solution found for Perkins-Madden…
Remembering a Carr Creek legend
E.A. Couch, one of Knott County’s most well-known sports figures, passed away a few weeks ago at age 75. Mr. Couch will be remembered in his hometown as an outstanding member of the Carr Creek 1956 state champion basketball…
Knott Co. sends comfort to youngest victims of storms
By KAREN JONES CODY It’s a beautiful spring. As we enjoy the sunshine, warm temperatures, budding leaves and blooming flow- ers, we can almost forget the fierce storms that raged across Kentucky earlier this month. A few counties away, however, there are…
Davis honored at state tourney
Knott County Central Senior Zach Davis closed out a stellar high school career with several honors at the 2012 KHSAA State Tournament. Davis was selected as the National Guard player of the game in the Patriots’ opener against Boone County.…