Friday, August 10th, 2012
More than 100 students, staff members, parents and church members from various churches gathered at the old tree between the Powell County Middle and High School Sunday evening. The crowd did not gather to protest the start of school or anything else. They were there to hold prayer for the new school year, which... »
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Friday, August 10th, 2012
The 23rd Annual Stanton Corn Festival was held last weekend and one of the highlights of the event is the crowning of the new Miss Corn Festival. Taylor Rogers, a senior at Powell County High School, was honored as this year’s winner.
“I entered to have fun. I’ve never experienced the pageant world,” Rogers said... »
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Friday, August 10th, 2012
If you have grown up or even lived in Powell County for any amount of time, then the name David Rule should be familiar to you. In fact, Bro. Rule was probably one of the most influential and kindest men in the county. His love of history and of working with the schools has... »
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Friday, August 10th, 2012
I want to start out with an apology to anyone who felt as if I slighted you last week. If your event was not covered it was because I took a little time off and our excellent, yet small staff, did all they could to cover everything. I hope you understand.
I worried about missing... »
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Friday, August 10th, 2012
Emmanuel Baptist
The Emmanuel Baptist Church in Stanton will be having Coffee House Bible Study every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Dessert, music and prayer. Everyone welcome!
Grace Fellowship
Former University of Pitt basketball player and motivational Christian speaker Chad Varga will be speaking at the Grace Fellowship Church of God of Prophesy on Sunday, Aug. 12.... »
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Friday, August 10th, 2012
Durwin C. Barnett, 56
Durwin Clay “Buster” “Crab” Barnett, 56, of Hunter Lane, Clay City, son of Clinton and Ava Nell Snowden Barnett died at his residence on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. He was a former heavy equipment operator with Gate Precast and a lifetime member of Defiers Motorcycle Club. He was preceded in death... »
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Friday, August 10th, 2012
AmVets Meeting
AmVets Post 67, Clay City, monthly meeting, the first Sunday every month at 2 p.m. Hard Knocks Band, $5 for non-members, $3 for members every Saturday night! Bingo every Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Yoga Classes
Foothills Health and Wellness Center will be offering free beginner yoga classes at the Powell County Extension Office on Mondays... »
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Friday, August 10th, 2012
Since the 2012 London Olympics began the last week of July I have tried to watch as much of it as I can. It absolutely fascinates me. It is a rare occurrence on television these days where you can watch a program with your children and not be concerned but rather be excited about... »
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