Mountain Craft Memorial Day
Photos by Eugenia Jones The Mountain Craft Center hosted a special event for Memorial Day weekend. In addition to having lots of crafts available for purchase, local crafters demonstrated the making of their crafts to interested visitors.
Read MoreTaking Care of a Copperhead
Photo by Eugenia Jones Eighty-nine year old Effie Neal was just pulling grass from her flower beds when she realized she had gotten a handful of copperhead along with the grass. Quickly releasing both snake and grass, Neal was able to get her hoe and put an end to the copperhead. “I’m glad I’ve still…
Read MoreFighting Frankfort
Local MMA fighters battle bureaucrats A new commission governing the professional boxing and wrestling industry has been formed that could open up the Bluegrass state to hosting more events and bringing in much needed revenue. Some of the credit for the move by Governor Matt Bevin earlier this month can be placed at…
Read MoreFord hired to helm Raider Football
McCreary Central High School Principal Sharon Privett and Atheltic Director Robert Jones announced the hiring a new Head Coach for the Raider Football Program. Lucas Ford, who served as Assistant Coach at Somerset High School last year, will step in and attempt to revitalize a Raider team that has won only 7 games…
Read MoreThe Rainbows are Back!
The stocking of rainbow trout in Rock Creek makes for some fun fishing The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) continues its annual stocking of rainbow trout in Rock Creek. The Department recently released 2,400 trout into the cool, flowing waters of this premiere trout stream. Stocking is scheduled again in…
Read MoreDaniel Boones National Forest Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 4th, 2016 8:00 am – 11:00 am Pond at Barren Fork Horse Campground Located approximately 1.0 miles on Barren Fork Road from U.S. 27 and the Stearns District Office (3320 Hwy 27 N, Whitley City, KY). Participants will access the pond from the campground day use parking area located behind the covered…
Read MorePeople Fund Grants Awarded
South Kentucky RECC has awarded People Fund grants to nine, worthy community organizations. The People Fund was started in 2004 at the request of members who wanted to financially help meet community needs not met by other agencies or resources. Receiving grants were: Pulaski Elementary Music Class, Victory Christian Fellowship, Northern Middle School Future Problem…
Read MoreWelcome to Our Garden
PKI students take gardening to a new level Thanks to some hard working students and parents, a dedicated teacher, a supportive school staff, and enthusiastic community members, there is a safe haven for turtles, birds, butterflies, and fish in the midst of Pine Knot Intermediate School. With lots of labor and love, the…
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