Whether you are six years old, or 80 it’s impossible to hear the word home without feeling emotional. Years ago a loyal reader of Memories, Mary Folk shared her heart and love for our mountain …
There’s the story about an explorer in the Congo who walked into a clearing and found a Pygmy standing beside the carcass of a monstrous crocodile. “Did you kill that?” he asked. …
Today’s weather forecast tells me typical spring weather is upon us. Warm, showers are on the way. Then we have a predicted cool dip expected next week. Spring weather is like riding a roller …
Dr. Linda Elizabeth Sanslow Fagan (1939–2024) was a transformative figure in Kentucky’s public health landscape, dedicating nearly half a century to the well-being of Appalachian communities. Her …
There is a magic mushroom that only appears during this time of year known as the Morel. They have a quite a few nicknames such as hickory chickens or dry land fish here in Kentucky. West Virginians …
How many of y’all will flock to an Easter Egg hunt this weekend? When I was growing up there were few options for egg decorating, you either did the traditional color tablet with vinegar or the plastic shrink wrap which I thought was magical! It was clean and sleek, and if the weather wasn’t dry, moisture didn’t damage the finished product...
Juanita Morris Kreps was a woman of “firsts,” but she was far more than a collection of glass-shattering titles. An economist, educator, and stateswoman, Kreps reshaped the landscape of American commerce and academia, proving that rigorous intellectualism and compassionate public service could coexist at the highest levels of power...
I look forward to spring more than ever! I cannot express the spring season feelings. I have a deep love for nature‘s gifts. I was blessed to have spent my childhood in Knox County….
When spring rolls around each year and the mountain folk start preparing their gardens for planting, its interesting to listen to tales of yesteryear and how and what to plant on certain days, …
Spring has finally arrived with early blooms, sunshine, and fond memories of childhood Easter egg hunts. These days remind me of the excitement of searching for eggs and the surprise of the Easter …
Through the years each new generation in our family has been introduced to my grandpa E. E.’ Sr. ( Punch’s) love of fishing. Daughters the same as sons learned to fish. Everyone in our family …
On March 10 th , Principal Courtney Barnhill, along with the faculty and staff of G. R. Hampton re-dedicated their gymnasium with a fundraiser, full of wonderful cakes, pies, cookies, breads and …
Spring is finally here! Hallelujah! With that being said, it’s not all sunshine and tulips. If you’re like most of us, you know there are a series of mini “winters” or cold weather fronts …
Spring will officially arrive Friday…..finally! The weather(storms), time change, and the change of the seasons definitely is an adjustment for me. The time change has an effect. Not necessarily an …
Bubba was walking along an abandoned street while visiting the big city when a robber, gun in hand, stepped out from behind a van and demanded all his money. “I’ll give you the money,” Bubba …
The last couple of months have only had a few nice days and hardly any nice ones in a row. This week has been different. March has started off warm and sunny even though a long period of rain is in …
There is no changing my mind when it comes to good, old timey baked goods! I will say that I wish more of the recipes did not require 2-3 hours in the kitchen or an arsenal of ingredients. I know in …
It’s always interesting to learn about past lives and activities of Barbourvillians. That’s part of the reason why the Museum Corner researches and writes about families, individuals, and groups …
I remember when I was very young visiting a tiny grave with my grandmother Mable Hammons. The grave is located on the corner of my grandparents burial plot located in the Barbourville Cemetery on old …
The story is told about an old man who was having no luck at his favorite fishing hole. Try as he might, he could catch nothing. Meanwhile, a boy just down the way was pulling them out one after the …