Coal Association names Rep. Jim Gooch 'Coal Miner of the Year'

On Friday, October 24, 2014, the Kentucky Coal Association (KCA) named Kentucky State Representative Jim Gooch, Jr. as its 2014 Coal Miner of the Year. This annual recognition is decided upon by the board of KCA, which represents leaders within Kentucky’s coal industry as well as other businesses who are dependent on the mining of coal for their livelihoods. 

Clay Council holds first meeting at new Fire Station

by MATT HUGHES

J-E News Editor

Clay City Council held their October meeting last week following the open house at the newly constructed Clay Fire Department. 

Local minister announces retirement following 43 year career

by MATT HUGHES

J-E News Editor

Dr. Bob Hardison, pastor of Sebree First Baptist church will retire from full-time ministry following services on November 2, 2014, 35 years from the same weekend he began his ministry at the church in 1979.