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by NED PILLERSDORF It did not receive much publicity — but the statue of Carl D. Perkins is no longer in the front of the Knott County Courthouse. Concerned citizens have been raising funds to have it refurbished. The timing is fortuitous. Those being reminded of his historic legacy need not be reminded by looking at his aging statue — while his legislative accomplishments are being tossed in the trash bin today. Below the missing statue is a listing of his consequential legislative contributions. It is not hyperbole to suggest that no congressman in the history of this nation did […]

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LONDON, Ky. — A federal judge has ordered the Jenkins Independent School District to stop enforcing a no-trespass order that barred a Letcher County mother from school property over her social media posts, ruling she is likely to succeed on her claim that the district violated her First Amendment rights. In an order issued Thursday, U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove granted a preliminary injunction sought by Elizabeth Jones, owner of the “Hillbilly Crime” social media channels. Jones sued the school district after it banned her from all district property and school-sponsored events in December 2025, citing Facebook posts criticizing […]

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CEDAR BLUFF, Va. — The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia is hosting a community meeting next week in Tazewell County, Va. The meeting will focus on options for residential solar power in the commonwealth. These options include rooftop solar, shared solar and plug-in solar for both homeowners and renters. The meeting will be held July 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Appalachian Arts Center, 112 River Road, Cedar Bluff, Va. The event is free and will include dinner. Attendees will be registered for a door-prize drawing for a Solar Workgroup Solsquatch t-shirt. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register by […]

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PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — Ronald Ramsey appeared in court today regarding the attempted murder of his ex-wife and her boyfriend in May of 2025. Ramsey was driving behind his ex-wife, her boyfriend and the Ramseys’ 16-year-old son on U.S. 23 near Harold when he allegedly opened fire on their vehicle. Both adults sustained gunshot wounds.  Ramsey was charged with two counts of attempted murder, one count of first-degree assault, and one count of first-degree wanton endangerment. In court today, Ramsey’s attorney told Judge Johnny Ray Harris that they are still waiting on discovery and requested that they reschedule. Harris set an […]

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