My daughter helped me carry the old Underwood typewriter and set it down. “That’s heavier than it looks” Then she said, “Mom, I had no idea this old relic would interest …

The L & N Don’t Stop Here Anymore Oh when I was a curly-headed baby My daddy set me down upon his knee Said “Son you go to school, you learn your letters Don’t you be no dusty …

The daylight savings time has done a number on me, I feel like I get up with the chickens and its dark now by 4pm. The colder nights have brought more inflammation back into my joints and the heating …

August 15th 1928 - April 12th 2008 The redbud trees were in full bloom along the interstate leading to Barbourville from Louisville. Their beauty comforted me along the way as we traveled to my …

With the car becoming the primary mode of transportation in the early to mid-20 th century, travelers needed places to stay that were along the highway, easily accessible and reasonably priced. Motor …

I grew up in a household that bled blue. For some of y’all that don’t understand that terminology, it means that you’re a true blue Kentucky wildcat fan! Growing up like that, you …

When I was a child, I could not wait to go trick or treating! There were always great scary movies watch, haunted houses to be feared, and finding the perfect costume. Now without showing my age, I …

Last week the Museum Corner spotlighted the Lawson Building that sits on the north corner of the court square. Adhering to the town’s ordinance that no structure could be more than three …

I remember feeling excited before my first Hammons reunion. Reunions were held each year at the old home place at Turkey Creek. Great-grandfather Thomas Gordon Hammons and Great- grandmother, …

Life has been good to me and I’m mindful of my many blessings, and the sweet memories. Writing some of my memories is as if life‘s pictures are being painted for me. The pictures are so …

With the 77th annual Daniel Boone Festival now in the history books, our family was once again honored to play a small role in festival activities by decorating one of the merchants’ windows. …

Finally, it’s beginning to feel and look like Fall. The changing leaves, the cool nights, and the smell of sweet cinnamon and sugar in the kitchen. Two main ingredients will be used countless …

You might have heard about the city fellow who bought land in the country and decided to become a chicken farmer. He picked up 1,000 chicks from the hatchery. A month later, he picked up 500 …

What I do requires me to travel. I’m not sure how many days I’m gone from home, but it’s quite a few. If my trip is ten hours or less, I prefer to drive. Driving lets me pack my …

In just over a week I will be able to say that I’ve worked for my hometown newspaper for 22 years. After moving back home in April 2003upon leaving my job in the information technology …

Twenty-four years ago tomorrow, September 11, we didn’t know what we would wake up to that day. I recall vividly working in Louisville, where I served as the Information Technology …

The data is in, and it’s hard to ignore. According to the recently released Local Journalist Index, the number of local reporters serving American communities has declined by more than 75% …

Last week was a great one in the history of our little community. After many years of delays and controversy, the reality of a brand new, much larger Knox County Public Library has broken ground for …

Have you ever been scammed? As summers seem hotter and winters colder these days, scammers seem increasingly sly/sophisticated while honest folk increasingly desirous of accountability. …