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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. Lola Patterson
of Hindman is the primary feature writer. 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. Dustin Owens of
Garrett is the Times' graphics design artist. He is the primary
ad creation person and he also works with composition. Dustin
also maintains the circulation records. 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,
types copy, handles affidavits, and works with production. Thelma
Pigman is the Times office assistant. Tommy Hall, Danny Hall
and Jordan Hall are the Times' distributors. Jordan Thomas Hall
is a columnist for the Times, sharing a 17-year-old's viewpoints
in a weekly series about his adventures called "From city
sidewalks to country roads".. In addition to Times Reporter
/ Correspondent, Jordan does much of the photography.
Some of the Times' traditions have remained constant for 28
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;
Granduation 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 Wednesday 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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