Another meth lab was discovered in Knott County this week, the third in a month’s time, according to Sheriff Dale Richardson. “We’ve heard of this problem all around us, and I wanted to believe we wouldn’t be faced with it in our county…but I could see it coming, and now here it is,”...
By JORDAN THOMAS HALL A valiant rescue effort extricated a trapped motorist following a crash on Wednesday, Jan. 25, but the Knott County resident ultimately lost his life as a result of his injuries. Jerry Moore, 51, of Lackey was traveling eastbound on...
Opinions are mixed among coal producing counties concerning a proposal to use coal severance monies to fund placement of the private University of Pikeville into the state system. A bill outlining the proposal was filed in the Kentucky legislature last week. As a state...
By Jordan Thomas Hall The 2011-12 Knott County Central High School boys’ basketball team has been recognized among the state leaders in numerous scoring categories. According to statistics complied by the KHSAA (Kentucky High School Athletic Association), they rank in the top 15 in...
By SHARON K. HALL Following a long-time dream, Keith Gayheart of Vicco (a Hindman native) built a custom motorcycle suited to his plans. The nearly three-year project in its final form is patriotically themed with detailed American Revolution artwork. He designed his bike with...
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