4-H Country Ham Project »

As the snow was flying these past few weeks not everyone was home taking a snow day.  Eight students from Breathitt County High School and the Breathitt County 4-H and FFA programs began the process of curing country hams.  Students met at the newly renovated Breathitt County Extension Office where they enjoyed a country ham [...]

East KY Media sits down with author Nancy Allen »

LS: You have another new book, Trouble in Troublesome Creek, a sequel to The Munched –Up Flower Garden. What kind of trouble is happening in the new story?    

NKA: The same five kids are back as in the original book. In this sequel, James is the main character and is telling the story. Dead fish are [...]

A Very Special Valentines Gift »

Xadrian Rollan Todd Fugate was born on October 20, 2009. He weighed in at 7lbs 3.5oz and was 19inches long. He is the son of P.J. Fugate and Jonneatha Boggs. His maternal grandparents are John and Martha Boggs and his paternal grandparents are the late Robert “Bob” Fugate and Jack and Diane Fugate.

Jr. Red Cross »

By: Ashley Wilder
The Jr. Red Cross has been busy during December and January. We started off with a toy drive on Dec. 5th at Wal-Mart.  We also participated in the Downtown Christmas Parade.  On December 11th and 12th, we helped the First Church of God with their Christmas give away for families in need.   We [...]

In loving memory »

In loving memory of Doran Hostetler
March 18, 1937 – January 25, 2000

Ten years have gone by since you left us.  We will never stop missing you and your caring, helpful ways.  Many people still speak of how you touched their lives.
All your family

Recovering a Hope! Autism is not the final word. »

According to the latest statistic, 1 in 150 children in America have autism. In the Seventy’s the number of children with Autism was 1 in10,000. There is no consensus in the scientific community for what causes Autism or why there has been such a huge increase from the Seventy’s to now.   One thing is for [...]

UK Performs Research, Provides Services in Breathitt County »

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2009) − When he became the University of Kentucky’s 11th president in 2001, Lee T. Todd Jr. said he envisioned UK’s campus “stretching from Pikeville to Paducah.”
“The Commonwealth is UK’s campus,” Todd said.
It’s a vision that UK has taken to heart, as evidenced by the fact that the university’s scientists are [...]

Jackson Woman’s Club 2009 Hugh O’Brian (HOBY) Ambassadors »

The Jackson Woman’s Club recently sponsored two young ladies as representatives to the Hugh O’ Brian Youth
Leadership Conference held annually in Lexington , Kentucky .  Representing Breathitt High School was Miss Courtney Abner, the daughter of Carol and David Abner.  Representing Jackson High School was Miss Alaina Bailey, the daughter of Connie and Michael Bailey.  [...]

SANTA’S HELPERS! »

20 Girl Scouts representing 7 Breathitt County troops met last week to fill stockings for the Interfaith Christmas Store.  The girls organized the items and then filled over 300 stockings for the annual Christmas Store, all in less than an hour!  Thanks go to these girls, who are helping make a difference in our community.

Local Officers win DUI awards »

Jackson Police officer Brian Haddix was honored with his 9th DUI award. Kentucky State Police Officer Chris Hollon
from Post 13 in Hazard, was also honored with a DUI award. Both men work hard to keep Kentucky roadways safefrom DUI drivers.