Conley Wayne Keene, age 78, of Ida Grace Road in Irvine, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine following a long illness. He was born December 24, 1942, in Madison County and was the son of the late Amos and Rosie Mae Neely Keene. He worked in maintenance […]
Stallings grateful for supportive community as he combats leukemia
Michael Stallings, at right, is undergoing treatments for leukemia. He and his wife are very grateful to friends and volunteers who have made repairs on their home since he was hospitalized. By: Lisa Bicknell It has been an eventful year for Michael “Moonshine Mike” Stallings. He’s had some exciting accomplishments, including an appearance on a […]
Bridge Work Continues
By: Lisa Bicknell Multiple crews have been working on the Irvine bridge since Monday, Nov. 29. Wright Construction is also on the scene as they continue to lay new natural gas lines in Irvine. One Wright construction worker said a new gas line is also being installed under the bridge. Because of the work, traffic […]
Engineers squeak by Sayre in season opener
The Estill County High School boys basketball team launched their season with an exciting start, prevailing over Sayre on Friday night in their first home game by a score of 62 to 61. “We are just really proud of our whole team,” said Assistant Coach Rick Benton. “The way we played together on the court […]
Obits
James Parker Collins, 87, of London, died Saturday, November 27 at his residence. He retired after 40 years with the ConTel Telephone Company, where he served as assistant supervisor. Jim also had an expansive farm in the Hazel Green area where he grew Christmas trees and tended to a variety of animals. It was more […]
‘Shop Small’ campaign a weekend hit
Photo submitted Amanda Abney, the Grinch, and Malorie York reminded Estill Countians to shop small last weekend. By: Lisa Bicknell Business owners and community leaders spoke in glowing terms of the success of the #ShopSmallEC promotion headed up by the Estill County Chamber of Commerce for “Small Business Saturday.” “I look forward to Small Business […]
Obits
Adam Shane Haggard, 45, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at his home. A native of Winchester, Kentucky, he was born on April 14, 1976, to Belvin Lee Haggard and Joy K. Shelley. Adam was a mason. In addition to his parents, he is survived by four daughters, Jessica Haggard and Samantha Haynes, both […]
ECHS Girls Basketball Preview
Hannah Baker prepares to drive past her teammate Mia Hale during an Excite Night scrimmage game. Photo courtesy of Bobby Dawes By Ruth Hughes This year’s girls basketball team has a ton of experience returning from last year’s team that only graduated one senior. They will have three seniors that will be heavily […]
Obits
Charles Thomas “Tommy” Stamper, age 72, of Irvine passed away peacefully at his home on November 16th, 2021. Mr. Stamper was born on August 23rd, 1949. in Beattyville to the late Aaron and Ethel Kathrine Estes Stamper. Mr. Stamper was an Army Vietnam Veteran and an accomplished Bluegrass musician. He traveled extensively with his group […]
Cheer teams perform well last weekend
Estill County Middle School squad placed runner up in their competition. Congratulations, teams!