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Sloan’s Jewelry, Clock and Watch Repair, Where Everyone is Treated like Family

Twenty-two years ago Kirkland Air Force Base, in Albuquerque, NM, served as a backdrop for a romantic story that continues today in Beattyville, KY.  Carleton Sloan and his wife of 22 years, Michelle, were wed and began their life together as members of the United States Air Force.  In 1983 Carlton began working on clocks and watches and became  a master repairman.  In 1997 He became  a master jewelry repairman as well.   Visiting Lee County in 2008, they  became attached to the warm people of this small mountain community and decided to move here and start their own business.  In May of 2009 they moved to Lee County and opened Sloan’s Jewely, Clock and Watch Repair in July of the same year.      Master quality repair services at a fraction of the cost … Read entire article »

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Dustin Liesegang Wheelchair Ramp

Dustin and his family need a wheelchair ramp built so that he can be transported in & out easily. The ramp will be built Saturday, March 6th. Local contractors will be donating their time and labor. We need donations to help purchase materials & supplies. If you would be interested in helping, please contact:                                           Pam Stepp : 464-4100                                          Diana Spurlock : 560-0020 or 464-3859                                         Katrina Mays : 859-200-7445                                       Linda Thacker or Ellein Coomer : 464-2002                                     Thank you so much for you support!!! … Read entire article »

Obituaries, March 09, 2010

Danny Wilburn Williams BEATTYVILLE – Danny Wilburn Williams, 59, died Sun, March 7, 2010. , KY Services will be conducted by Glen Wilson and Rick Johnson, 10am Wed at the Newnam Funeral Home Chapel with visitation 6-9pm Tue. Burial will follow in the Lutes-Abner Cemetery.  … Read entire article »

Rose Brothers Dept. Store

     August 13th 2009 almost brought an end to a  Beattyville era.   As the fire consumed almost an entire city block, it was eating away at Rose Brothers which has been a part of the local community since 1931.  Founded by Green Rose, the store has grown and changed with the times bringing a broad range of goods to the community for over 70 years.   From overalls to fine china; from kids shoes to guitar strings; Rose Brothers has always been on top … Read entire article »

Extreme Hair Design

Extreme Hair Design isn’t really a new business in Beattyville.  Owners, Cindy and Aaron Thorpe, actually opened a shop in Lee County in 2003 near the High School.  But with the purchase of the old Stufflebean building at the West end of Beattyville on Railroad Road , they opened in town on February 14 2009, quite the Valentine’s day celebration.       Theirs is quite the romantic tale.  Together since they were 16, Cindy graduated from LCHS in 1992 and began working … Read entire article »