2021-12-09

KSP investigate fight during basketball game

Hazard, Ky. (December 8, 2021) – On December 3, 2021, Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 13, Hazard, responded to Perry County Central High School in regards to an assault complaint that occurred during a girls’ high school basketball game. An arrest warrant for Brent Lynch was issued by Perry County District Court on December 7, 2021. The warrant is […]

Ponderin’s from the Patch

HE SHOULD OF TOOK THE PENNIES...

Now-a-days youngin’s have no idea of the value of a dollar. All they know how to do is spend them as fast as their parents can dish them out. When I was a youngin’ you knew what every cent meant and where every bit of it was goin’ to get the most out of it. You kept up with your […]

Moments In Time

* On Dec. 11, 1872, already appearing as a well-known figure of the Wild West in popular dime novels, Buffalo Bill Cody makes his first stage appearance in a Chicago-based production of “The Scouts of the Prairie.” * On Dec. 12, 1901, Italian physicist and radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi succeeds in sending the first radio transmission across the Atlantic Ocean, […]

Knott Central Patriots open basketball season 1-1

Knott County lost on the road at Letcher Central, but recovered to beat Prestonsburg at home. There’s a new look for the young Patriots who are searching for their identity this season. The Patriots lost 3 starters from last year’s team and it will take a few games for them to come together this season. Knott County took an eight […]

Eagles Remain Unbeaten; Lady Eagles also win over Oakland City University

Four players hit double figures to help lift the Alice Lloyd College Eagles to a 72-59 victory over the Oakland City University Mighty Oaks. The River States Conference tilt was held on Saturday afternoon in the Perry Campus Center. In the first half, the Eagles would ride the hot hand of junior center Colyn Sturgill to lead from the first […]

Lady Patriots open WYMT tournament over Belfry

Knott County Central opened the WYMT tournament with a first round win over Belfry. Knott County advanced to play North Laurel Thursday at 6:45. It wasn’t the prettiest win, as both clubs struggled to score and committed several turnovers. Presley Fletcher hustled her way to 7 points in the first quarter, scoring all of the Lady Patriot points but they […]

Alice Lloyd Lady Eagles Rally in Final Period to win

The Alice Lloyd College Lady Eagles erased a 12-point deficit over the final ten minutes and rallied to defeat the Oakland City University Mighty Oaks, 92-85. The River States Conference matchup was held Friday afternoon. In the opening period, the hosts would take a quick lead as the two clubs traded hoops. Alice Lloyd would keep a slim 23-20 lead […]