February 2, 2023
February 2, 2023
County considers condemning land for houses for survivors of July flood
BY BILL ESTEP
Lexington Herald-Leader | February 2, 2023
Reprinted from the February 2, 2023 edition of the Lexington Herald-Leader, with permission An Eastern Kentucky county has taken the first step toward a possible condemnation lawsuit to acquire land for houses for people displaced...
Knott Fiscal Court considers bids from solid waste removal companies
By KAREN JONES CODY | February 2, 2023
The Knott County Fiscal Court held two special meetings this week, both via Zoom. After in-person meetings were replaced by remote sessions during the Covid pandemic, it became common practice for the court to use...
Gov. Beshear provides E. Ky. flood update
February 2, 2023
Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on Eastern Kentucky’s recovery and rebuilding efforts as part of his “Team Kentucky” update this week. The death toll from the floods has now risen to 45. This total...
Photo
February 2, 2023
Knott County native, Brando Vanschoyck was nominated for 4 Appy Awards (Appalachian Arts and Entertainment) and placed as a finalist in 3 categories: Best Original Song, Best Singer Songwriter and Best Male Vocalist in all...
Kentucky State Police Post 13 welcomes new telecommunicators
February 2, 2023
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced 14 telecommunicators, representing eight posts across the commonwealth, have graduated from the KSP Telecommunications Academy and are ready to begin answering the call for assistance to both citizens and...
Carr Creek Elementary wins Varsity Boys Elementary Championship
February 2, 2023
The Carr Creek Indians won the 2023 varsity championship, while Hindman claimed the “B” and “C” team titles. Plenty of young talent was on display for the future Patriot teams. The Indians rode a dominating performance from Jaden Amburgey in the varsity championship game. Amburgey scored from all over the...
KCC Patriots defeat Powell County
February 2, 2023
Knott County went on the road and turned back Powell County on Saturday night. The Patriots took a 10 point lead in the first quarter and led by 7 at the half. Knott County pushed the lead to 11 in the third and played well down the stretch to claim...
Lady Lions Get Two Wins
February 2, 2023
The Cordia Lady Lions picked up their 7th win of the year. The lady Lions are gradually improving, demonstrated by their recent wins over Redbird and Jackson City. Cordia beat Redbird 39-19. Aaliyah Gibson tossed in 19. Laken Noble scored 9, Krista Lewis-6, Mackenzie Allen-4 and Karley Shepherd added 1....
Lady Eagles Falter late while Eagles fall short at Midway University
February 2, 2023
The Alice Lloyd College Lady Eagles held a five-point lead with under three minutes remaining, only to watch the highly regarded Midway University Lady Eagles close with a 10-2 burst to pull off the comeback win, 65-62. The matchup took place Saturday in central Kentucky. In the opening period, both...
Patriots roll over Owsley County 64-41, fall to Hazard and Floyd Central
January 26, 2023
Knott County took a 16-6 lead in the first quarter and led 36-13 at the half and defeated Owsley County by a score of 64- 41 at home. Drake Slone, Hunter Haddix and Braxton Reade led a balanced Patriot attack with 10 points each. Nik Ratliff added 9, Raiden Richardson-5,...
Announcements
February 2, 2023
Get orders in now for Singing Valentines! The Knott County Health and Rehab Center is once again offering a Singing Valentine fundraiser. The Singing Valentine...
Announcements
January 19, 2023
‘Big Blue Slam’ blood drive coming to Alice Lloyd College The passion Kentucky fans show for their sports teams is unrivaled, and Kentucky Blood Center...
Announcements
January 12, 2023
One lane traffic, delays for Ky. 1088 in Knott County The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of one-lane traffic and delays on Ky. 1088 in...
Announcements
January 5, 2023
Little League Registration Registration for the 2023 Knott County Little League Season has begun. Registration for the 2023 season will continue until February 15, 2023....
Announcements
December 17, 2022
Christmas Extravaganza at Hindman Settlement Hindman Settlement School will be hosting a free Gather and Grow Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday, December 10, beginning at 5...

Caney News
Last Wednesday the furnace in the church mobile home was not putting out any heat, even though Lawrence made every effort all night long to get it to work. It was a cold night, with...

Mousie News
Broken hearts in Knott and Floyd Counties: Nicky Turner Triplett, beloved mother, grandmother, educator, master candy maker and friend to many, was laid to rest on Jan. 29, 2023. Hundreds of people posted their condolences...
Ponderin’s from the Patch
THE NIGHT MERLE COULDN’T SANG..... Sometimes a long stored memory will just come back to you as plain as day over the least of things. It only takes a flash in today’s world to bring...
Jerry & Ruth Maggard
Jerry and Ruth Maggard are church going people. Jerry keeps a prayer list and often shares needs for prayer with the church. Right occasionally he puts a small article in the newspaper to inspire folks...

Observer’s Log
Comet ZTF is at its best, but here comes the Moon. Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) has been brightening ever since the automated Zwicky Transient Facility discovered it at 17th magnitude last March. Now it’s finally...
Turn Bitterness Into Joy
February 2, 2023
Praise be to the Lord, who this day has not left you without a kinsman redeemer. May he become famous throughout Israel. He will renew...
Obituaries
February 2, 2023
KNOTT COUNTY Corbett Brown Feltner Corbett Brown Feltner, age 72 of Hazard, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at Saint Joseph London in London. He...
Keep Life Simple
January 26, 2023
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. Proverbs 10:9 Have you ever thought about what it would...
Obituaries
January 26, 2023
KNOTT COUNTY Bristol Eugene Adams Bristol Eugene Adams, age 80 of Garner, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the Pikeville Medical Center. He was...
Expressing Our Love For God
January 19, 2023
Let his faithful people rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on their beds. May the praise of God be in their mouths and...

‘A’ is for apple
February 2, 2023
Noah continues learning his letters at preschool while exploring his artistic creativity. The two merged when Noah got his little Etch A Sketch and drew...

Word from a friend
February 2, 2023
See, people are afraid of a lot of rain, because we might get a flood. We stock up with food since the weather may get...