By: Lisa Bicknell   Renovations continue at the Estill County Courthouse Annex on Broadway, formerly the site of the BB&T bank. When renovations are complete, the annex will house the offices of Circuit Judge Michael Dean, District Judge Bo Leach and Sheriff Chris Flynn. Those who pay property taxes will soon have the option to […]

Firefighters were called to a structure fire on Main Street in Clay City early Sunday morning, August 29. The historic structure, located on Main Street between the Clay City Times and the Red River Museum,  was in recent years the home of a restaurant called The Corner Table. Firefighters arrived from several surrounding communities, including […]

Ray Witt celebrated his recent 100th birthday with a drive-by parade.  Members of his church, River Drive Christian, as well as friends and family, drove by his home in Irvine on Friday night.  Ray responded with smiles, waves and toots on a paper birthday party horn.   Ray says it is just another year to […]

Several Estill Countians from Estill County traveled to the National Tri-Five Car Show in Bowling Green last weekend.  Gary Miller was among them, and he entered this GMC pickup truck, winning a Top 5 trophy in the truck category.  Miller’s truck placed among the top 25 of all vehicles in the show (which had more […]

Photo by Lisa Bicknell Michael “Moonshine Mike” Stallings holds a piece of chainsaw art he created.  He  has appeared recently on a  Netflix series and in a documentary about his life.  Stallings is also a talented artist and musician. By: Lisa Bicknell “Every accomplishment begins with a decision to try.” Michael Stallings lives his life […]

By: Lisa Bicknell On Thursday, July 29, one of the hottest days of this summer, the Kentucky Brotherhood kicked off a 400-mile bicycle ride to honor first responders in eastern Kentucky who died recently in the line of duty. The Kentucky Brotherhood made a stop at the Estill County courthouse on Sunday to honor fallen […]

Photo by Lisa Bicknell Local officials and school board members gathered on Friday, July 23, to cut the ceremonial ribbon marking the grand opening of the new Estill County Area Technology Center.   Governor Andy Beshear, center, attended the event, as well as the Powell County Superintendent, left of Superintendent Saylor. By: Lisa Bicknell The […]

Photos and caption by Lisa Bicknell Leon Clark recently retired after 50 years of working.  His wife Lorene retired a few years ago but rejoined the work force.  The couple are looking forward to new adventures during this phase of their lives. Story by: Lisa Bicknell Not many folks can claim that they went to […]

Teresa Hatfield-Barger, second from right, donated a painting by her late son John Hatfield to the new public library.  She was invited to the library to see it on display on July 12,  John’s birthday. From left are Kathie Watson, retiring library director; Francine Bonny; Mary Reed, Barger, and Amy Noland. Bonny, Reed and Noland […]

The Estill County Board of Education recognized several district retirees last week.  Above, from left to right are Transportation Director Laura Freeman and board member Tammy Hardy.  They presented clocks to Kaye Hudson, Lesia Barnes and Hyman “JR” Riddell.