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Editorial: ‘Get over yourself’
There are phrases that land like a slap and others that arrive like a long-overdue intervention. “Get over yourself” belongs to both categories, depending on who is saying it, why and when. It is rarely spoken gently. “Get over yourself” carries impatience and, at times, contempt, usually delivered when someone believes another person has made
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Commentary: HPV cancer rates are higher in Appalachia. Wish I had known.
BY SKYLAR BAKER-JORDAN There was no privacy when I was told I might die. In November, I complained about a sore throat during my annual physical with my primary care physician. She saw nothing of concern. By early February, that sore throat had become unbearable, a sharp pain radiating up my neck and into my
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The boy was trapped in a well; Mingo County made national news
It was in the “dog days” of summer when young Leonard Boyce was hired by a neighbor to clean out an old-fashioned water well. The property was located at Parsley Bottom near Lenore, West Virginia. It was Aug. 14, 1967, and the 15-year-old Boyce was trying to raise money to buy some new school clothing.
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Do you compliment your mate?
Where do you hear a compliment? Dolly Parton said her husband was receiving a number of compliments from a woman at their local bank. She subsequently wrote the song titled “Jolene.” In the song she penned these words, “Jolene, please don’t take my man just because you can.” I do not believe for a minute
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U.S. 23: The Country Music Highway that changed American music
Running through seven eastern Kentucky counties, the Country Music Highway is a unique stretch along U.S. 23 that has produced more top-selling singers and songwriters per capita than any other region in the United States. The adventure begins in Greenup County and concludes in Letcher County, passing through Boyd, Lawrence, Johnson, Floyd and Pike counties,
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After the Whistle: Resilience, relief and the Wildcats
Martin County has been ravaged by flooding and heavy snowfall, causing widespread devastation throughout the area last week. A big thank you to first responders, the National Guard, emergency and rescue services, churches and those helping with cleanup. The community has come together in a way that I have never seen before. Response has been
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Can you believe it is 2025?
Things have sure changed over the years. Can you believe it is already 2025? It seems it was just a couple of years ago that we were going into the year 2000 and everyone was talking about Y2K. Some were even afraid of going into the 2000s. If you are a “baby boomer” like me,
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Dealing with the challenges of Christmas
Christmas is a joyful season but always has some challenges. The place of Christmas is often a question. Mary and Joseph ended up in Bethlehem when Jesus was born. They had gone there to pay taxes. Paying taxes is never fun but something we have to do. The place where they ended up when Jesus
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This and that, a few interesting tidbits
Our region has a connection to the college football playoffs. Garin Justice, a graduate of Gilbert High School, is an assistant coach for Southern Methodist University (SMU), which will be in the 12-team postseason playoffs. At the time I write this column, the Mustangs were in line to win the ACC championship and are ranked
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After the Whistle: HOF, football and Cats
Before I get into talking about the Cats, I would like to thank the Martin County Hall of Fame for their hard work and dedication. They have put together something truly special that will be around forever. These athletes have been honored in a way that is touching for themselves and their families. To see
