May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023
Knott secures ambulance service, county employees to get pay raise
By KAREN JONES CODY | May 18, 2023
The loss of response for medical emergencies in Knott County has been a huge concern for residents since Lifeguard Ambulance recently announced their intent to leave the county in June. Relief for this situation, at...
Republican Daniel Cameron to face Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in November’s general election
May 18, 2023
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Daniel Cameron won the Republican primary for Kentucky governor, becoming the first major-party Black nominee for governor in the state’s history and setting up a November showdown with Democratic incumbent Andy...
Dr. Nickles graduates top of his class
May 18, 2023
Dr. Clay Nickles graduated UPike Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, May 6, top of his class. He was presented the Clinical Excellence Award for earning all A’s during his clinical rotations, the Board of Trustees’...
Patriots advance to Regional play
May 18, 2023
Knott County Central picked up their 17th win of the season as they turned back Prestonsburg and Magoffin County on the road and beat Cordia in the first round of District play. Brayden Hall and Mason Amburgey teamed up to no hit the Lions. Both Pitchers whiffed 4 batters. Hall...
Alice Lloyd Eagles Track Competes in NCCAA National Tournament
May 18, 2023
Columbia, SC: The Alice Lloyd College Lady Eagles and Eagles Outdoor Track and Field squad traveled to Columbia International University on May 11th and 12th to compete in the NCCAA National Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Several ALC athletes earned their way to the most prestigious event of the NCCAA...
KCC Tennis players advance to State
May 18, 2023
The first day of the regional tournament KCC players won three of the four matches they played. Congrats To Those Advancing To State: GIRLS SINGLESBriana AdamsBOYS SINGLESWyatt BaileyBOYS DOUBLESCash Williams/Tyson Smith The next day Kenna Fitzpatrick played her Singles match in the Regional Tournament. She won & will be going...
Alice Lloyd College Lady Eagles Softball Drops Opening Game of NCCAA Mideast Region
May 11, 2023
Oakland City, IN: The Alice Lloyd College Lady Eagles (11-32) opened play in the NCCAA Mideast Regional Tournament on May 8th as they faced the homestanding Oakland City Lady Oaks (22-19) in Game 1. For the day, the Lady Eagles would hang tough, but one crucial inning proved deadly and...
Lady Patriots Take Double Header
May 11, 2023
Gi Gi Slone earned the in both games of a double header as Knott County rolled past Buckhorn. Knott County scored 7 runs in the third as they turned back Buckhorn 13-4 in the first contest. Addison Conley led the way as she scored 3 runs. Emma Dials scored 2...
Announcements
May 18, 2023
Joshua Ritchie family reunion The Joshua Ritchie family reunion will be held on May 28, 2023, at Carr Creek Lake’s Laurel shelter, from 1 p.m....
Announcements
May 11, 2023
Joshua Ritchie family reunion The Joshua Ritchie family reunion will be held on May 28, 2023, at Carr Creek Lake’s Laurel shelter, from 1 p.m....
Announcements
May 4, 2023
Women’s Club Tea Party is May 20 in Hazard A delicious lunch for adults, fun food for kids, the announcement of awards, an ice cream...
Announcements
April 27, 2023
Happening at Hindman Settlement School Square Dance Thursday, April 27, at 7 p.m. Hindman Settlement School 51 Center Street, Hindman, Ky. Come do-si-do and swing...
Announcements
April 24, 2023
Help needed with upkeep of cemetery Help is needed to mow the grass and maintain the Reece Bolen Cemetery on Rock Fork in Knott county....

Caney News
According to the weather forecast, rain and storms are headed in our direction. I borrowed a picture from Facebook posted by Justin Adams -- a truly amazing photo of approaching stormy weather. After all, it...

Mousie News
Honoring mothers and daughters: Today, Mother’s Day, started out damp, cool and foggy but the sun came out and shone warmly in the afternoon. It was a great day to pay tribute to our mothers....

Observer’s Log
For the past few weeks, the subject of this article has been the Moon. I would like to take you back one more time to our natural satellite before moving on to other objects in...
I’d rather kiss a goat.
There are very few things in my life I regret; at least that I can remember. One of the good things about getting old is that you can forget many things. The important thing is...

From the Mountains
Trains played an important role in the 1800’s and it resulted in many young men like John Luther Jones wanting to become an engineer. He grew up in Jackson, Tennessee. When Jones turned twenty-one years...
The Kindness Test
May 18, 2023
May it be that when I say to a young woman, Please let down your jar that I may have a drink, and she says...
Obituaries
May 18, 2023
KNOTT COUNTY Glenn Rodney Caudill Glenn Rodney Caudill, age 66 of Leburn, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his home in Leburn. He was...
40 Years To Learn a Lesson
May 11, 2023
The Israelites ate manna forty years until they came to a land that was settled. They ate manna until they reached the border of Canaan....
Obituaries
May 11, 2023
KNOTT COUNTY Geraldine “Jeri” Ashley Geraldine “Jeri” Ashley, age 83 of Tudor Key, formerly of Hindman, died Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Mountain Manor...
Love Mercy
May 4, 2023
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and...

Tipping has become a scam
May 18, 2023
I worked as a waiter when I was younger and like any job, it had its ups and downs, but for the most part, I...

Cheers for Dairy Cheer
May 18, 2023
Noah had his first old school diner-style dairy bar experience over the weekend. He was treated along with Crystal and Mom at Prestonsburg’s local landmark...