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Local News

Two charged, including teacher who resigns

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By LISA BICKNELL CV&T News Editor The Estill County community was rocked last week by news of another scandal involving an employee of the school system. Two people were arrested following an investigation that began after Superintendent Jeffrey Saylor received a call on April 1 stating that there were rumors circulating that a high school […]

Bombs away!

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Destruction of chemical weapons at BGCAPP scheduled to begin in June RICHMOND, Ky. – The Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) is undergoing final preparations before destruction of chemical weapons stored at the Blue Grass Army Depot begins. “This is what we’ve been working toward for years,” said Jeff Brubaker, BGCAPP site project manager. […]

School News

Neal (and his dad) have perfect attendance

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Jacob Neal was recently honored for having nine years of perfect attendance.  Since beginning preschool, he has not missed a day.  His father, Travis “Rick” Neal, a single dad, has also not missed a day of driving Jacob back and forth to school, every single day.

Schools announce Summer Feeding locations

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Estill County Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, at […]

Students pay tribute to teachers who’ve made a difference

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photos by Lisa Bicknell Estill County High School students with the top 24 GPAs each introduced their pick of a teacher who has greatly impacted their lives.  Below are the students’ names and the teachers they chose.    Students            Teachers Hannah Patrick       Clay Baber Anna Smith   […]

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Community News

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Drug Tip Line The Irvine Police Department has their new drug tip hotline up and running.  Call 1-606-975-6799 to report any suspected drug activity.  You may call twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. County Extension News 4-H Camp 4-H Summer Camp will be June 7-10th this year.  The cost of the camp […]

OBITUARIES

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Clifford Ballard, 36, of Clay City, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019. He was born in Irvine on October 29, 1982, to William and Nellie Ballard. He was a construction worker. He is survived by his mother, Nellie Ballard of Stanton; a son, William Ballard of Clay City; daughter, Sophia Ballard of Irvine; three brothers, […]

Church News

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Nelons in Concert The Nelons, a Grammy nominated Southern Gospel group, will be in concert at Calvary Baptist Church on Saturday, April 20th at 6 p.m.  Everyone is invited. Admission is free, a love offering will be taken. Gospel Singing New Bethel Baptist Church #1 at Barnes Mountain will be having a singing on April 20 […]