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Troublesome Creek
Times
P.O. Box 1500
Hindman, KY 41822
606-785-5134
FAX 606-785-0105
tct@
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The Troublesome Creek Times, which began publication in 1980,
has always been a locally owned and operated newspaper. As Knott
County's official newspaper, it has earned its slogan, "The
Voice of Knott County."
The Troublesome Creek Times' first edition was published in
June 1980, with co-owners Ron and Amy Daley, and Mike and Frieda
Mullins. The Daleys purchased the Mullins' interest in the paper
in 1984. In August 2000, the Times was purchased by editor Karen
J. Jones and office manager Sharon Hall. The two business partners
share responsibilities, with Karen as co-publisher and executive
editor, and Sharon as co-publisher and general manager.
The paper has a very talented and dedicated staff. Tommy C.
Hall of Hindman is the advertising sales representative for the
Times (Knott, Perry, Letcher, Pike, and Floyd counties). Jim
Watkins of Hindman works with billing and does other office work.
Mike Sexton of Hindman is the Times' graphics design artist.
He is the primary ad creation person and he also works with composition.
Betty N. Slone of Hindman is the proofreader. Amelia Owens does
subscriptions and composing for the Times. Tim Cody of Hindman
takes care of classifieds, handles affidavits, and works with
production. Thelma Pigman is the Times office assistant. Tommy
Hall and Jordan Hall are the Times' distributors. Jordan Thomas
Hall is a columnist for the Times, sharing an 18-year-old's viewpoints
in a weekly series about his adventures called "From city
sidewalks to country roads". Jordan is also a Times Reporter
and Correspondent,. Jordan does much of the photography.
Some of the Times' traditions have remained constant for 29
years, such as a strong lineup of community news writers and
columnists, and a religious focus. The staff looks forward each
year to creating the April Fool's edition. Other special issues
published annually are the Gingerbread Tab, featuring the festival's
highlights, schedules, and honored family; Knott County Answer
Book, listing many services, phone numbers, and other information;
Graduation Tab, picturing all of our county's seniors; Back to
School Tab with lots of information for students and parents
for the coming school year; and Shop at Home Tab, containing
Santa letters from primary schools in Knott County. Some of the
special sections throughout the year include Spring Home Improvement
and Fall Home Improvement.
The Troublesome Creek Times is printed each Thursday by Norton
Press in Norton, Virginia. The paper has a circulation of 4900
and press run of 5000. It has a readership of 15,000. The Times
is a member of Kentucky Press Assocation, National Newspaper
Assocation, and an associate member of Associated Press.
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