Spring is here, but it feels like Old Man Winter doesn’t want to let us go with the chill at night. Everything that had bloomed so early, has now been beaten down by the heavy frost. There is …
For 116 years, St. Gregory’s Catholic Church has stood as a living testament to faith, service, and community—rooted in prayer, strengthened by sacrifice, and guided by God’s enduring grace. …
Maybe you heard about the little boy who asked his dad if he could have a dollar for a little old lady down at the park. Touched by his son’s generosity, the man gave him the dollar. …
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….
You may have heard about the two fellows fishing on the river near the highway when a funeral procession came by. One of the fellows stood up in the boat, took his cap off, and bowed his head. “You …
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 …
About nine months ago I found myself looking for a new reporter. I was done with just finding someone to fill a seat and only do what I told them. I knew I might be waiting around forever until the …
Being in the newspaper business, one of the obstacles we fight back against most often these days is the idea that newspapers are irrelevant because people “get their news” from social media. On …
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 …