News for Appalachia
After years of constant court cases and charges against Breathitt County Judge Executive, it appears that it has all come to an end after a 3 day Jury Trial. Judge Jeff Noble has been found “Not Guilty” on all charges against him. Noble who had been belittled by campaign opponents, local media and even members […]
As hard as it is to believe, it is true. Breathitt County Judge Executive Republican Candidate, Harvey Jason Richardson, and his chauffer Mitchell Smith, spent the early morning hours Thursday going from store to store throughout Breathitt County, buying up every issue of the Times-Voice newspaper. The Times Voice is the legal newspaper for Breathitt […]
Content by KY Department of Transportation / Photos by Ron Hamblin Lane closure in effect; 35 mph speed limit enforced in work zone JACKSON, Ky. 10-26-22 – Work has begun on a $6.7 million project to strengthen Panbowl Dam in Breathitt County along KY 15 in Jackson. The project was initiated after flooding in February 2021 […]
Breathitt County 10-25-22. Content by Ron Hamblin Low humidity and warmer temperatures have caused the chances of forest fires to go way up. Much was the case at Eagles Nest – Fire Road in Breathitt County as a forest fire had gotten dangerously close to homes in the area. Thankfully overnight rains put out the […]
By Truth Press Published June 2, 2022 With the 2022 midterm elections around the corner, scrutiny of the 2020 election continues to raise questions about election integrity, including a newly identified anomaly in Maricopa County, Arizona. Arizona Law requires that, to be considered valid, ballots must be received by the county no later than 7 p.m. […]
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today announced that the Powell County Fiscal Court will receive $31,200 in County Road Aid emergency funds for flood damage repairs on Sand Lick Road (CR 1111). “The Transportation Cabinet is pleased to approve this request for funding to provide assistance to Powell County to repair and maintain safe connections in […]
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today announced that the City of Hazard will receive $111,300 in Municipal Road Aid emergency funds for flood repairs on two city streets. “The Transportation Cabinet is pleased to approve this request for funding to provide assistance to Hazard to repair and maintain safe connections in the community,” said Transportation Secretary […]
Content and photo by District 10 H.B. Elkins Morgan’s Blake Elam wins individual title as event resumes after two-year COVID hiatus JACKSON, Ky. – After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 concerns, the Department of Highways District 10’s annual Equipment Operators Safety Training Conference and Roadeo equipment operating contest resumed this week. The two-year layoff from competition […]
(The following is a Letter to Editor by Ron Hamblin / photos via internet) I wanted to share with you an experience I had this week with Ferrell Gas customer service in what may be the rudest I have ever been treated by any business. Recently we installed a heat pump at our home after […]
8-10-22 Perry County, KY Jackson Mayor Laura Thomas was one of the areas elected officials that met with Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell at the County Line Church at the Perry /Breathitt County lines. The meeting was to discuss the July 2022 flooding that affected the region as well as the long term needs of the […]