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A leader in climate reporting has lessons for all newsrooms
BY CCNOW STAFF The Guardian has been Covering Climate Now’s lead media partner since our founding in April 2019. That October, Katharine Viner, the Guardian’s editor-in-chief, announced a climate pledge that would further strengthen the paper’s already strong commitment to the story. “The climate crisis is the most urgent issue of our times,” Viner wrote, and…
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John Fetterman, President Roosevelt and disability in public office
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE One of the greatest presidents of all time was Franklin D. Roosevelt. He served from 1933 to 1945. He led this country and saw us through some of our toughest years. Many say he stands as the greatest president of all time. Ironically, he had a difficult time standing. Photographs of…
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Kyle’s Korner: Predicting the winter; check your wooly worms
BY KYLE LOVERN Many of you love the fall season with the brilliant colors as the many colorful foliage changes. But as much as I love autumn, I am one to dwell on what lies ahead. Winter. I am not a fan of winter. Sure, when I was a youngster I would love to see…
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Meet the Candidates for Martin County Judge/Executive
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County voters will elect the next judge/executive Tuesday by write-in vote. The five candidates vying for the seat had little time to announce their candidacies and launch full-fledged campaigns. However, each candidate interviewed with the Mountain Citizen to better inform voters. Here is what they said. ‘Doc’…
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Kermit planning Dec. 2 Christmas in the Park
KERMIT — Mark your calendar. Kermit’s Christmas in the Park is Dec. 2. “Everyone, please get excited,” Kermit Councilwoman Anna Mae Sartin Wellman said. “We want this to be a wonderful and joyous event.” Sartin said the Town of Kermit Parks and Recreation Committee plans to expand the event this year. Groups, schools and individuals…
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Don’t forget to turn your clock back one hour Nov. 5-6
Sleep experts say standard time is the better one for health and safety BY MELISSA PATRICKKENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS It’s almost time to “fall back” one hour into standard time, which sleep specialists say is better for our health because it more closely matches our body’s internal clock. Standard time officially begins on Sunday, Nov. 6. …
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WoodSongs gives away over 600 musical instruments
HINDMAN — Folk singer Michael Johnathon and volunteers from the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour gave away more than 600 new and refurbished musical instruments to flood victims across eastern Kentucky Saturday at Knott County High School in Hindman. “I believe that love is the greatest transaction of the arts; it drives everything we do, everything…
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What to know about RSV, the virus that can cause serious illness in infants and the elderly: for one thing, keep them hydrated
BY HILARY BROWNUNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Respiratory syncytial virus is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. Pediatricians across the country are seeing a significant increase in RSV in children. Dr. Lindsay Ragsdale, chief…
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IES announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Inez Elementary School announced its Students of the Month. The star student list includes: Kindergarten (Mrs. Cain): Emali Ratliff. Kindergarten (Mrs. Moore): Larry Smith. First Grade (Mrs. Bevins): Kenna Hale. First Grade (Ms. Haney): Maci Oaks. Second Grade (Mrs. Preston): Jalynn Daniel. Third Grade (Mrs. Mills): Trey Schmidt. Third Grade (Mrs. Wilson): Blaine…
