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The Johnson Central Golden Eagle Honor Choir recently had the opportunity to perform at a special gathering attended by congressional representatives and staff. The students were invited to perform by Bob Hutchison and …
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“Martin County needs Bobby McCool’s experience.” Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty is adding his voice in support of State Representative Bobby McCool, highlighting McCool’s relationships with legislative leade…
Read story →The Van Lear Historical Society will host its 22nd Annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 5, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Country Music Highway Museum in Staffordsville. Families can enjoy a traditional breakfa…
Read story →Students in Mr. Young’s carpentry class at Magoffin County High School have completed construction of five roofs over benches at South Magoffin Center Park. The project gives students hands-on experience in carpentry wh…
Read story →The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 10 is advising motorists to expect possible delays today, Wednesday, October 28, at several locations. Affected roads include: • Breathitt County: KY 15, mile markers 20–23.…
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“We deserve better than watching money come into Eastern Kentucky and then leave our economies.” Dr. Mikel C Wein, independent candidate for Congress in Kentucky’s 5th District, says Eastern Kentucky has spent generatio…
Read story →This week’s Magoffin In History features a group of children gathered outside a wooden building in a photograph preserved by the Thompson family. The photograph is labeled “Sunday School, Harper, KY,” but the exact loca…
Read story →Eastern Kentucky can expect mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures through Friday, before rain chances return over the weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, afternoon temperatures will remain …
Read story →The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed an ongoing investigation involving 606 Pred Hunters following an October 17 incident at Thealka Park. According to an October 28 news release, a member of the group cont…
Read story →A group of Johnson Central High School students has earned first place in the Cedar, Inc. Entrepreneurial Community Improvement Program (E-CIP) District Challenge! The students worked together to develop a business idea…
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“Bobby’s a friend of this community, someone who cares about it very much.” Johnson County Judge/Executive Mark McKenzie is throwing his support behind State Representative Bobby W. McCool, highlighting their partnershi…
Read story →Photographs provided to Appalachia Insider have raised questions about the possible use of city equipment on property owned by Salyersville Mayor Stanley Howard. Former Mayor James “Pete” Shepherd, who is challenging Ho…
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