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The Mountain Eagle
Published September 23Baxter answers adversity in UK road win
Running back CJ Baxter has had to deal with adversity in his collegiate career because of injuries, and he was not going to let what happened in the second half of Kentucky’s loss to Alabama distract him. He responded with 19 carries for 87 yards and two third-quarter touchdowns,…
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Published September 23Giving angler roses while he’s still alive
Dwight Harvey found his calling on the water From Carr Fork to Tennessee, Harvey honed his skills Struttin’ Time readers should enjoy this story. It is about giving roses to someone while that person is still alive. Too many times in my journey called life, I have looked down…
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Published September 23Cooling water brings bass closer to shore
Jig-and-craw combinations shine in early fall Match the forage for better fall bass fishing Fall is officially here, and for a lot of bass anglers, it couldn’t come soon enough. That’s because they know some of the best bass fishing of the year is coming soon. The water…
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Published September 18Claar dies after burn injuries received in house fire
A 79-year-old UZ man injured in a fire in his home on Sunday has died. Daniel Claar had burns over a quarter of his body and was flown to Cabell-Huntington Hospital burn center in West Virginia, but doctors said was not strong enough for surgery. He died Wednesday in hospice…
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Published September 16FIRE CHIEF: WATER SHORTAGE WORSENED DAMAGE AT UZ FIRE
Medical oxygen tanks, a large propane tank and the lack of a dependable nearby water supply complicated efforts to fight a fire that destroyed a home, garage and two vehicles at UZ, the fire chief in command at the scene said. Daniel “Dan” Claar, 79, was badly burned Sunday when…
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Published September 16State program to relieve $250M in medical debt
More than 130,000 Kentuckians are expected to have approximately $250 million in medical debt erased through a program established this week by Gov. Andy Beshear. Beshear signed an executive order Tuesday establishing the Team Kentucky Medical Debt Relief Program and directing…
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Published September 16Former UK lineman finds role with Packers
Former Kentucky offensive lineman Jager Burton was a fifth-round selection by the Green Bay Packers in the 2026 NFL Draft. He made the roster and competed for a starting position during training camp. Burton was listed as a backup center for the season opener against Minnesota…
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Published September 16The trips end, but memories remain
Well, archery season is here, and I have received several good pictures of some nice big bucks still in velvet. I have no stories yet, but I certainly have not been short on pictures. The bucks in the photographs sent to me so far have ranged from a nice eight-pointer to a really…
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Published September 16Crankbaits good choice for now
It is getting to be that time of year again, when the leaves begin changing colors and the nights get a little cooler. Daytime temperatures, however, are still very hot. Fishermen and bass both know summer will soon come to an end, and that changes everything about fishing. This…
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Published September 09Early voters are urged to avoid using post office
Voting rights advocates are encouraging people who vote by mail this year to bypass the U.S. Postal Service and deliver their ballots directly to the ballot box at their county clerk’s office. With 10 days left before Kentucky’s absentee ballot portal opens up on the Internet,…
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Published September 09Bass, crappie get active after dark
I have always loved to fish at night. I don’t get to do it as much as I would like, but when I do, I really have a good time. My favorite fish to pursue at night are bass and crappie. They are two of the most active fish after dark. Catfish are also active at night. There are…
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Published September 09Squirrel camp lives on in memories
Loads of coal-miner friends made that trip every year to hunt squirrels, and it seemed almost a requirement that everyone be there. I have always been taught that everything has an expiration date—even an anvil—and our friends’ annual gathering was no exception. The old-timers…