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 […]

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 […]

Estill County Middle School squad placed runner up in their competition. Congratulations, teams!

The Estill County Middle School Youth Service Center Student of the Week is William, commonly known as Brody, Stepp. He is the son of Tabitha and Robert Stepp. Brody is currently in the 6th grade and enjoys playing baseball, guitar, piano, and drums. Students receiving this recognition are nominated by staff members at the Estill […]

The Estill County Engineers traveled to Bell County for the final game of the season.  They lost the game, 45 to 13. “Bell County is a tough opponent and one we will have to continue to deal with for the years to come,” said Head Coach Jordan Marcum.   “But they make us a better […]

They travel next to Indianapolis for Bands of America competition. On Saturday the Marching Engineers traveled to Boyle County High School to compete in the KMEA Class 3A State Semifinals.  This competition consisted of all qualifying 3A bands from across the state, and only the top 6 would advance to State Finals at Kroger field […]

The Estill County Middle School Youth Services Center Student of the Week is Conner Gregory, the son of Stephen and Hannah Gregory. Conner is currently in the  7th grade and enjoys playing playstation.  Students receiving this recognition are nominated by staff members at the Estill County Middle School for exemplary behavior, attitude, and/or citizenship.

The Estill County Marching Engineers just completed two full weeks of 12 hour per day band camp. Band Director Jason Bowles gives us a preview of this year’s season: “The title of this year’s show is “CAGES”.  It is based off a setting where everyones’ hearts are locked in cages, and no emotions are allowed […]

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.