Joyful Noise: Blessings and lessons By Pastor Naomi Mitchell For Carter County Times “Thank you, Lord, for everything in my life. The good and bad.” Can you truly say this and mean it? W

By Pastor Naomi Mitchell


For Carter County Times


“Thank you, Lord, for everything in my life. The good and bad.” Can you truly say this and mean it? We feel everything that happens in our lives is one or the other, a blessing or a lesson.
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Shut out: Just another day in the power frat this is Kentucky’s legislature By Teri Carter Kentucky Lantern On March 26, I arrived early at the Kentucky Capitol Annex with the expectation that House Bill 78 — to protect the $91

By Teri Carter


Kentucky Lantern


On March 26, I arrived early at the Kentucky Capitol Annex with the expectation that House Bill 78 — to protect the $91 billion firearms industry from lawsuits — might be presented in Senate Judiciary even though that committ
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Ask Daryl – Your Professional Organizer: Oh, those pots and pans! By Daryl Ashley Confusion Solution What would we do if we didn’t own pots and pans? How would we create our favorite dishes? How would we be able to boi

By Daryl Ashley


Confusion Solution


What would we do if we didn’t own pots and pans? How would we create our favorite dishes? How would we be able to boil eggs or roast a turkey?
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What became of that campaign promise of no more forever wars?             Yes, hearing criticism of the Trump Administration would be commonplace at a public demonstra

            Yes, hearing criticism of the Trump Administration would be commonplace at a public demonstration like the “No Kings” events. And it no doubts happens constantly at bars and restaurants and even in homes where citizens like to argue about politics a
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Showcasing history Local resident and business owner Pam Howard said that Carter County, and the cities of Grayson and Olive Hill, have a rich history that can’t be allowed to s

Local resident and business owner Pam Howard said that Carter County, and the cities of Grayson and Olive Hill, have a rich history that can’t be allowed to slip into obscurity. Howard, who owns the businesses Bit ‘O Time and Walking on Sunshine, has always had
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Weekly Arrests: 4/8/26 The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Carter County Detention Center over the past week. This list includes local arrests only. It does no

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Carter County Detention Center over the past week. This list includes local arrests only. It does not include federal inmates being housed at or transported through the detention center. #frontpagenews
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To the moon! NASA launched its Artemis II mission on April 1. The first crewed mission in the Artemis program included NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina

NASA launched its Artemis II mission on April 1. The first crewed mission in the Artemis program included NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Academy) astronaut Jeremy Hansen. #frontpagenews
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The have a Daniel The kid sits up as morning light isn’t even out of bed yet. Soon, there will be rumblings of the others within the troop. They’ll come awake with the shakin

The kid sits up as morning light isn’t even out of bed yet. Soon, there will be rumblings of the others within the troop.
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Pet of the Week: Meet Buddy Buddy is a male mixed breed, approximately three-years-old. This good boy, currently the longest resident of the animal shelter, is very friendly, good with oth

Buddy is a male mixed breed, approximately three-years-old. This good boy, currently the longest resident of the animal shelter, is very friendly, good with other dogs, and ready for his forever home.
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Remembering Mike Very few elected officials are so well thought of that they could be considered to be universally liked by the public that they serve. Carter County Clerk Mike

Very few elected officials are so well thought of that they could be considered to be universally liked by the public that they serve. #frontpagenews
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Advocates: sex ed, communication and community needed to address Ky’s high teen birth rate By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has one of the highest teen birth rates in the country, which Dr. Stephanie Stockburger, who leads the Un

By Melissa Patrick


Kentucky Health News


Kentucky has one of the highest teen birth rates in the country, which Dr.
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As I wrote 15+ years ago, there should be Nickname Hall of Fame! (Based on published material from December 2010)                   

(Based on published material from December 2010)         


            We have halls of fame for athletes, alumni, musicians and politicians, among others, but is there one for nicknames?
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Extension Notes: Warm Early Spring Means Early Eastern Tent Caterpillar Egg Hatch The first eastern tent caterpillars (ETC) of the season are now emerging. Initial sightings have been recently reported in Fayette County and Universi

The first eastern tent caterpillars (ETC) of the season are now emerging. Initial sightings have been recently reported in Fayette County and University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment entomolo
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Joyful Noise: Strength By Pastor Naomi Mitchell For Carter County Times Not every day starts with strength. Some mornings you wake up tired not just physically, but in your spir

By Pastor Naomi Mitchell


For Carter County Times


Not every day starts with strength. Some mornings you wake up tired not just physically, but in your spirit. Carrying things, you didn’t get to lay down yesterday. And that’s okay. God doesn’t require you to
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The regime they tell us to ignore By Brandon LaVoie Some Americans speak about Iran like the answer is simple. They say the people should just stand up. Just revolt. Just throw off the reg

By Brandon LaVoie


Some Americans speak about Iran like the answer is simple.


They say the people should just stand up. Just revolt. Just throw off the regime.
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Ask Daryl – Your Professional Organizer: Packing for a move By Daryl Ashley Confusion Solution I was recently asked to offer some advice regarding how to pack for a move. I started by explaining that time is the mo

By Daryl Ashley


Confusion Solution


I was recently asked to offer some advice regarding how to pack for a move. I started by explaining that time is the most important thing to consider to avoid a stressful situation at the last minute.
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One of many Carter County woman Pam Wilburn will talk about herself, eventually, after she tells you all the wonderful things everyone else in the community and surrounding

Carter County woman Pam Wilburn will talk about herself, eventually, after she tells you all the wonderful things everyone else in the community and surrounding counties is doing to help one another. #frontpagenews
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Hoppin’ good time The popular Community Easter Egg Hunt returns to Grayson again this year on April 4 at 2 p.m., courtesy of Grayson Tourism. This year the event will be held on

The popular Community Easter Egg Hunt returns to Grayson again this year on April 4 at 2 p.m., courtesy of Grayson Tourism. #frontpagenews
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These seats ain’t getting’ any softer My coffee was a little more expensive today. The ICE agents standing around the New Orleans airport were an unwelcome sight, with most people cringing as they w

My coffee was a little more expensive today. The ICE agents standing around the New Orleans airport were an unwelcome sight, with most people cringing as they walked past, doing nothing but chatting among themselves or staring at their phones.
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Weekly Arrests: 4/1/26 The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Carter County Detention Center over the past week. This list includes local arrests only. It does no

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Carter County Detention Center over the past week. This list includes local arrests only. It does not include federal inmates being housed at or transported through the detention center. #frontpagenews
https://cartercountytimes.com/?p=37408

Bare Bottoms and an eye toward the future Bare Bottom Tanning, located at 131 Jessica Lane near Save-A-Lot in Olive Hill, brings new tanning technology to the city and the county. The tanning salon offe

Bare Bottom Tanning, located at 131 Jessica Lane near Save-A-Lot in Olive Hill, brings new tanning technology to the city and the county. #frontpagenews
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Police confirm identity of body found last week Kentucky State Police (KSP) have confirmed that a body found last Tuesday, underneath a bridge along KY State Route 7 in Grayson, is that of 50-year-old Tessa R

Kentucky State Police (KSP) have confirmed that a body found last Tuesday, underneath a bridge along KY State Route 7 in Grayson, is that of 50-year-old Tessa Reeves, who had been missing for more than five weeks at the time. #frontpagenews
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One of many Carter County woman Pam Wilburn will talk about herself, eventually, after she tells you all the wonderful things everyone else in the community and surrounding counties is doing to help one another. She is more focused on the needs of her neighbors – everyone’s neighbors – than she is about any kind of personal recognition. She considers everything a blessing, whether that is helping others or the wonderful organizations she receives donations from to do that work.

One of many

Carter County woman Pam Wilburn will talk about herself, eventually, after she tells you all the wonderful things everyone else in the community and surrounding counties is doing to help one another. She is more focused on the needs of her neighbors – everyone’s neighbors – than she is…

Hoppin’ good time The popular Community Easter Egg Hunt returns to Grayson again this year on April 4 at 2 p.m., courtesy of Grayson Tourism. This year the event will be held on the lawn of the Kentucky Christian University with plenty of room for the Easter Bunny and his helpers to hide brightly colored eggs filled with holiday surprises. The hunt will be arranged into five separate age groups, for kids from 0 to 14 years of age, with a grand prize for each of those groups.

Hoppin’ good time

The popular Community Easter Egg Hunt returns to Grayson again this year on April 4 at 2 p.m., courtesy of Grayson Tourism. This year the event will be held on the lawn of the Kentucky Christian University with plenty of room for the Easter Bunny and his helpers to hide brightly…

These seats ain’t getting’ any softer My coffee was a little more expensive today. The ICE agents standing around the New Orleans airport were an unwelcome sight, with most people cringing as they walked past, doing nothing but chatting among themselves or staring at their phones. Gas prices affected the cost of my Ubers around New Orleans. The prices of goods and services were also up everywhere.

These seats ain’t getting’ any softer

My coffee was a little more expensive today. The ICE agents standing around the New Orleans airport were an unwelcome sight, with most people cringing as they walked past, doing nothing but chatting among themselves or staring at their phones. Gas prices…

Bare Bottoms and an eye toward the future Bare Bottom Tanning, located at 131 Jessica Lane near Save-A-Lot in Olive Hill, brings new tanning technology to the city and the county. The tanning salon offers a stand-up booth, bronzing beds, a red-light bed, and a high velocity bed among other features; all of which are new and on the cutting edge of the latest tanning technology. In addition, the salon is also looking into a spray tanning booth that might be available in the near future.

Bare Bottoms and an eye toward the future

Bare Bottom Tanning, located at 131 Jessica Lane near Save-A-Lot in Olive Hill, brings new tanning technology to the city and the county. The tanning salon offers a stand-up booth, bronzing beds, a red-light bed, and a high velocity bed among other…

The regime they tell us to ignore By Brandon LaVoie Some Americans speak about Iran like the answer is simple. They say the people should just stand up. Just revolt. Just throw off the regime. That is easy to say from the safety of Kentucky, where your daughter can laugh in the yard without a morality patrol deciding whether her body is now a crime scene. It is harder to say once you look directly at what the Iranian regime is.

The regime they tell us to ignore

By Brandon LaVoie Some Americans speak about Iran like the answer is simple. They say the people should just stand up. Just revolt. Just throw off the regime. That is easy to say from the safety of Kentucky, where your daughter can laugh in the yard without a…

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Floyd Earl Gump Floyd Earl Gump, 88, of Webbville, Kentucky, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at UK King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY. His passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, yet his family rejoices in the promise of eternal life and the legacy of faith and devotion he leaves behind.

Floyd Earl Gump

Floyd Earl Gump, 88, of Webbville, Kentucky, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at UK King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY. His passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, yet his family rejoices in the…

Pet of the Week: Meet Sunny Sunny is a one-year-old, 32 pound, female mixed breed. She’s a very friendly girl, full of energy, and good with other dogs. Sunny is already spayed, up to da

Sunny is a one-year-old, 32 pound, female mixed breed. She’s a very friendly girl, full of energy, and good with other dogs. Sunny is already spayed, up to date on her shots, and has a free adoption to an approved home.
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