A raging grass fire was threatening a farmer’s home and all his barns, and it was clear that the big city firefighters with all their fancy equipment were losing the battle to bring it under …
The weather is finally feeling like Fall. There may still be green leaves and sunny skies, but the humidity seems to have left. Who knows, maybe we could wear a sweatshirt soon. Kentucky weather is …
As Barbourville prepares for its 78th annual Daniel Boone Festival, we will surely hear the name Dr. Karl Bleyl. We know he created the festival while teaching at Union College. But who was the man …
Evie Eslie Hammons, Jr. has been on my mind and in my dreams a great deal lately. Not sure why I can’t get my dad off my mind. Dad died in 1983 at the age of 66. He reached retirement age but chose …
I can’t help but laugh at the story of the man who got a parrot as a Christmas gift. The problem was this particular parrot had a very bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. It seemed that …
The Daniel Boone Festival is right around the corner and most of us are ready to welcome it with open arms. I love seeing the fall decor, people dressed in pioneer clothing, smiling faces, the …
There was a time when one of the most anticipated events of your senior year wasn’t a trip to the beach or a cruise. It was a trip to Washington, D.C. Jane Detherage Mills recently posted …
Fall will officially come in on September 22, 2026. I guess no one sent a notice to summer. She is not giving up too easily here in Kentucky. Weather man says cooler this week. One can hope. I try …
A redneck went to his insurance agent to increase the fire insurance coverage on his mobile home. The agent took care of that for him and asked if he’d also like to add flood coverage to his …
The smell of a bonfire, with smores roasting, and friends gathered round, how could anyone not love that? Pumpkins, Daniel Boone Festival, and cooler weather-it’s almost time! I’m sure no one …
Long before Uber and Lyft, if you needed a ride in Barbourville, you called a taxi. And chances were, you knew the fellow who came to pick you up. There was a time when taxis were an important …
When I stop and think of all the changes and differences of life compared to the memories this column is about my head somehow begins to shake no…automatically. The world is so fast moving, …
The news last Thursday that 13 skilled journalists in Lexington were laid off was heart-breaking but also frightening. The suggestion that AI can replace reporters who are trained to observe, …
The news Thursday that 13 skilled journalists in Lexington were laid off was heart-breaking but also frightening. The suggestion that AI can replace reporters who are trained to …
This week, our nation recognizes the 25th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on American soil. These 9/11 attacks saw 2,977 victims lose their lives between the World Trade Center, the …
A hungry trucker went to a roadside restaurant for a quick meal only to be accosted by a gang of leather-clad bikers. One of the bearded fellows grabbed a handful of fries right off the trucker’s …
If you know anything about Fall Foods, you know that soups are a signature staple in every kitchen. In my home, we have a few favorites, we even have a few highly requested chili varieties, but I’m …
There was a time when nearly every trip to downtown Barbourville included a stop at Golde’s Department Store. Located on the southwest corner of the court square, Golde’s became one of the …
Childhood memories are treasures as we grow older. One is blessed to have sweet memories and be able to pull them up. Some may not have sweet ones, and some may not be able to pull upon them. …
More than 250 million years ago, on the Pangea supercontinent, the Appalachian Mountains were formed but when Pangea split the mountains scattered the globe. There are over 2,000 miles of the …