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Viewer Comments
I just wanted to say
this is great to be able to read about your home town and to keep up
with the news and all the gossip. I am from Glomawr and I've been
away for 30 years now. I think it is wild to see all the folks on here
that live in Georgia not to far from me. I know you all are great people
because where you was raised. Carla Jones, Braselton GA
I have been meaning
to let you all know how much I enjoy the "This Day in History"
segment in the mornings....I think it is very interesting.....and a little
alarming that instead of just learning about some historical item.....I
remember WHEN it happened more and more! Jan Gibson, Hazard, KY
We
listen to the Hazard News to keep up on what's happening. James Couch,
Marion, Texas
I
just discovered your site this afternoon, its wonderful! Anna Jean Fultz
Tucker Bruner
Congratulations
to the United Steelworkers negotiating team for getting a contract that about
80% of their voting members could accept. May you all be called back to
work immediately. Again, a job well done. Charlotte Denny, RN,
Lexington, KY
Enjoy
listening to WSGS Radio on my computer. I enjoy listening to local news
and sports. Also, I am a graduate of Va. Tech and am very saddened by
the recent events at my school. John Quillen, Ft. Pierce, FL
How nice to hear those
voices from back home. I left Butterfly for college in 1991 and although
I've never moved back, I still love HOME! My dad Cookie Collins is still
there and we make it back to visit a few times a year. Good job keeping
the world in touch with Hazard. Cindy 'Collins" Zaino, Pataskala,
Ohio
I am not even from Ky , but
you know listening to you guys makes me feel like I am at home. I
do know several people from your area. Seems like allot of people came
to Connersville, due to the factories locally. A lot are returning home
due to factory shut downs. Thanks for being there and doing a great job.
Robert Hunter, Connersville , IN
I love having a place where
I can listen to my hometown's news. I miss Hazard and the simplicity of
growing up there. After 16 years away, I have grown to appreciate the
lifestyle and the friendliness of a small town like Hazard. My family
all still reside in the Hazard area and I someday hope to return to the
mountains myself. Stephanie Welch, Gainesville, GA
WSGS, without you I would
never know what's going on in my home town. As always, 10 stars for getting the news out to
us. Thanks a
million. I would be totally lost without your website. Rosie Mitchell, Charlotte, NC
I can pick up WSGS all the
way up here in Indiana. Aint that a kick in the pants!!!!!!! See
yall!! Kenny Couch, SE. Indiana
I am from Leslie County, an
over the road truck driver. I come through Hazard every week. I
can listen to WSGS all the way to Frankfort before I start to lose signal.
Doug Chappell, Unicoi, TN
Your radio station can sure
make a security guard's night more enjoyable. Keep up the good work.
Judy Combs, Knott County, KY
Visit the site everyday and
listen to the news. Nice to be able to keep in tune with
"Home" after being away for 16 years. Aaron Evans, Clearwater, FL.
I think it is nice to have
things like this to listen to. Would like to hear from anyone from the
old Heiner coal camp our Pigeion Roost area. I am 80 years young.
Thanks. Vurdis Brashear, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Thanks for this wonderful
web site. I truly look forward to listening to WSGS Hazard Ky news daily
(what a pleasure). Now I can hear all about my home town that I left
behind so many years ago. Keep up the good work. Thelma (Jones)
T.J Emery, Huron Ohio
Born and Raised near
Whitesburg. Lived for a few years on East Main Street in Hazard.
Always good to check in with WSGS and see what is going on back home.
Good to see that WSGS is still around. Keep up the great work...You make
me home sick in a great way...Teddy Ray Brown, Kane, PA
It's a pleasure to listen
in on the news from my old stomping grounds. I use to play Country Music on
WKIC in the late forties and early fifties and the word of the
day for WSGS is nothing short of outstanding. Played on the same show
with the Singing Miner many times in Vicco, Hindman, and several other
locations around the area. Born and raised at Hindman (Knott County)
Kentucky. Keep the good work going,
you are fantastic! Dennis Mullins, Fairborn, Ohio
I love the radio station, it
is the only station that I listen to. I enjoy the music very much.
Keep the good music coming. You have a great day all day long.
Sherry Boyd, Floyd County
Just wanted to say what a
great job WSGS is doing. Keep up the good work. I was born in
Perry County and moved to Indiana when I was eight. I still love it down
there and I keep up with the news by WSGS on the internet. I plan on
coming to Kentucky for a Shepherd and Halcomb reunion and I may not want to
return to Indiana. Kentucky and WSGS are great. Madonna Corbett,
Scottsburg, IN
Just found it and I love
it. Only station me and my grandma could pick up many years ago in the
hills of Hardshell in Breathitt County. First time I ever heard my name
read on the radio was on a Santa Clause letter I sent to Jay Lasslo in the
first grade. I have been inspired ever since and have heard my name many
times since. I write today for the Breathitt County Voice plus have
books about Hazard and Breathitt County etc. From a true fan in the
mountains. OH Napier, Jackson, KY
I was so tickled to find a
site close to my home town of Middlesboro, Ky. I miss the mountains.
Thank you for this site. Carolyn Reed Barnett, Lyles, TN
It is so good to listen to
the news cast on your site. Left Hazard in 1968. '67 graduate of M.C.
Napier. Makes me feel like I'm at home when I listen. I still
visit Hazard often even though my parents are both gone to be with the
LORD. Will never forget the time when I was in high school and I skipped
classes and was at the radio station (had a major crush on Glen
Sims), and he was playing songs for me and my friend and my parents heard
we were at station and boy did I get into major trouble. Anyhow lots of water
under those bridges. Virgie Davis, Geneva, Ohio
I love the way you help us
keep up with things back home. I miss the people there. I am glad
that WSGS gives me a way to keep up with home. Thank you WSGS.
Shawn Childers, Lake City, FL
Very direct and informative.
Linda Young, Berea, KY
We love you Hazard.
Keep the news coming. Just makes my day to hear the news from where I
grew up. My heart will always be in those mountains there. Helen
Turner, West Harrison, Indiana
I love your web site, keep
it up. I lived in Perry County until I was 20. I have kinfolk
living in Perry County still. I now live in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. Been
here 30 years. Still love to hear the news from home. Wayne
I love the news. I
turn it on every day. I get the Hazard paper but I like to know what is
happening every day. That is my hometown. I have been away for
over 40 years but never forgot where I came from. I lived in Combs in
Sunfire Bottom. It sure has changed. I remember all the floods,
but your station is great. I would go to the station when it was behind
the Taxi Alley and hear the Singing Miner and the Man On The Street.
That was the good old days. Keep up the good work. It is my
favorite station. Thanks. Jane Baker Hurt, Grayslake, IL
It's great being able to
listen to events happening in Perry County. Hiedi Buchholtz, St Louis,
MO
This is my first time to
get your news over the internet. I miss the Hazard news since I have
Dish Network. Now that I found your station, this is great.
Thanks! Irene Wilson, Campton, KY
To the local radio station in southeastern
Kentucky, I remember and miss the good old days of Ernest Sparkman. The
Sparkmans were also friends of my older brother and my parents. Keep up
the good work Kentucky.I attended Carr Creek High School for 2 years, Combs High
School for one and a half years and finally Cumberland High School, my senior year.
My father, Fred Centers was a coal miner for 48 years in the Kentucky coal fields.
He passed away in 1993. He used to have friends in Vicco, Ky., by the
name of Ambrose and Pat Deaton. As children, we, my brothers and sisters, went
to the movies and skating in Vicco. Those were the days. I still
miss all our friends from school. Hi to all who are still around.
You haven't been forgotten. Mary Centers madden in Michigan
I think this is a great
idea. I didn't even know that we had this on the internet so now I
listen to it while I surf the net and it's great, keeps my attention longer.
Thanks for it. Felicia Thompson, Busy, KY
I really enjoy listening to
the Hazard news. I was born and raised in Glomawr, Ky. I've been
in Florida for five years. Thank you so much for sharing with all if the
people that was born and raised there but now live somewhere else. It makes a
lot of people feel closer to our Kentucky home. Thanks again.
Janis Cornett Williams, Fruitland Pk,. FL
I think you guys do a great
job, keep up the good work. We've enjoy listening to Hazard news since
childhood, growing up in eastern KY. Crussie, Elwood, IN
I like the news on the internet.
I am from Jackson and have lived here in Indiana for the past 16 years.
Dorothy Noble
Enjoy the news and comments
very much. Elaine Patterson, Calhoun, Ga
Its great to hear the news from home.
Lee Gibson, Springfield, IL
I really enjoy looking at
the news on WSGS.com. I get on the internet about every night. I
look and see what's happening on the news in Leslie County. I have read
all the comments every body has written to the radio station. I enjoy listening
to the news and to what's going on out there. Just keep up the good work,
WSGS. Eva Estep, Polls Creek, Leslie County.
I listen to the news almost
everyday. It makes me feel close to back home. We have been gone
for 10 years now and we still miss back home. I always look forward to
hear what's going on. Joyce and Walton Begley, Gallatin, KY
Just to say that I am
impressed with the Hazard website. I check out the news happenings
in my hometown area on a daily basis. Really enjoy the Guest Book and
Community Forumn. Very interesting posts there. I find it
educational and entertaining to listen to WSGS. Originally from the
Hazard area. Shirley in Arizona
I really like to listen to
Hazard, Ky., news. I use to live in Hazard. I was born and raised
there. Ruthie Cornett, Austin, IN
Love catching up on the
news from my home town. This way I can keep in touch with what is going
on. Grew up on Williams Branch and my family still live in the Ary area.
Thanks Hazard. Christine in Huron, Ohio
I am from Neon and enjoy
hearing the east Kentucky news. Charlene Scarlett, Satsuma, Florida
I love the Crazy Friday
Show. Keep up the good work. Laura Slone, Knott County
I have a satellite but do
not have local news. I was one of the fireman that pulled the guy from
the house that exploded. I am with Jakes Branch Fire Department and
listening to the news on the internet helps me keep in touch with whats going on. It
helps to talk about it after seeing the aftermath of the explosion. THANKS!!!
James couch, Hardburly, Ky
Good site. I like
using my wireless and just sitting in bed reading about all the good things
that have happened and obviously are going to happen to my hometown. Anonymous
"I was born in Perry County. I love hearing news from my
home place. I visit about 4 times per year. This web site
keeps me informed on what's going on. You may take the girl out
of the country, but you can't take the country out of the girl. Keep up the good
work. Great Job!!! I also would like to say hi to the
Shepherd Family from Perry County (Leatherwood) and the Amburgey
Family from Knott County." Madonna Corbett, Scottsburg,
Indiana
It very nice to listen to. My family lives in Hazard. Hi to
my sister, Delphia, miss her a lot. This is for my sister in-law, Bobbie
Deaton and my little brother Jr. Deaton from Second Creek. Maryann Deaton
Henson, Cumming, GA
"My name is Diana Watts. I'm
from Leatherwood, KY, the Leatherwood near Blue Diamond. I left home
in 1987 moved to Lexington. In 2000 I moved to Northern CA, a little
town called Brentwood (not O.J. territory). I visit this site often
and just listened to WSGS on the internet for the first time...it brought
back that safe, secure back home feeling again....I don't have the
words to describe how I felt listening to this broadcast. I
remember hearing that same voice on the radio when I was growing up in
Leatherwood, especially on snow days waiting to hear my school called
"no school at Leatherwood Ele.", that was the best! I grew
up with that voice. No matter how much our environment
changes, people back home never change...how refreshing is
that!!!! I haven't been back home in almost three three
years and I am over due a visit, I will be listening to your radio station
on the way home from the Airport in Lexington. Can't wait to hear your
voice again!! THANK YOU!!" Diana Watts, Brentwood, CA
"You have no idea
how much I love your station! I listen mostly at night here in
Morehead, KY. I've loved broadcast radio ever since I was a teenager
growing up in Scott Co, VA in the '50's. On your station, you play so
many great old, not so old, and new songs. Some old ones I had
forgotten about. I always listen to WSGS when I travel down to SW VA
and east TN, when I'm not playing my Bluegrass CDs. You have a very
good format so don't change! Thanks for playing such a wide variety of
great County and Bluegrass music. You guys have it figured out -
what's the best. At least this transplanted SW VA gal thinks
so!" Carol Fraley Laferty, Morehead, KY
"Thanks for the
info on the plane crash that killed the family of seven from Texas. We
knew Peggy and had met her daughter once. We learned more from you than
we did from the Hazard paper. Thanks again." I. B. and Sybil
Campbell, Greenwood, Indiana
"I found this site while searching for
news of the Monday plane crash in Breathitt. My family and I lived in
Texas for many years from 1974-1982. I followed this story to find out
if I knew any of the family members. Little did I expect it to be a
former class mate. Peggy McIntosh Morgan was a classmate. We were in the
same graduation class. We were friends but lost touch following
graduation and marriage. I'm sad to know that we may both have been
living in Wichita Falls, Tx at the same time and didn't know it. I would
like to see or hear details on memorial services when they are
available. I was impressed with the online news reporting and will
certainly stay connected and updated on the hometown happenings now.
Thank You." Reva Pinson, Lexington, KY
"The Christie family is well respected
here in Wichita Falls. They are a very active family and have given much back
to the community. Roby and Renee Christie (Jason's parents) were the
organizers of the Hotter than Hell Bike race that was held here this past
weekend - August 26. This race is the largest in the nation and this was the
25th anniversary of that race. There were over 11,600 participants. Roby and
Renee, along with hundreds of others, are still the organizers of this race.
Jason and Christie owned the largest title and abstract company in the area.
The young family will be sorely missed. Thank you for giving the news about
this tragic accident." Nancy Ashbrook, Wichita Falls, Texas
"I am so impressed with this website and its commitment to handling the
news of your area. I enjoyed the archived audio materials as well."
Brad Becker, Lexington, KY
"I enjoy listening to my hometown news on WSGS.com from where I grew up
on Big Branch between Vicco and Viper in Perry County. I grew up
listening to WSGS 101.1 FM with my granddad, Ed Deaton, who went to be with
the Lord 13 years ago in February 1993 and my grand mom, Hettie Deaton, who
went to be with the Lord 15 years ago in March 1991, who raised me. I'm
so proud of the fact that I grew up in a holler in Perry County, Kentucky, the
proud grandson of Ed and Hettie Deaton. Email
me Be nice to hear from my school
buddies who went to Viper Elementary between 1975 and 1983 and Dilce Combs
High School between 1983 and 1987. I've lived in Middletown since
1992." Timothy Paul Saxton, Middletown, Ohio
"Nice site! I wanted to know about the miner that was killed and it
was easy to find and access. My mom is from Breathitt County. I am into
genealogy and Caudill is surname in my family." Shelly Platz,
Walkerton, Indiana
"I loved to look at the photo's of Home. I lived in Hazard all of
my life and I have been away for 8 years now and it is so good to see the web
site. Good job, I love Perry County." Ova Gene Miller Jr.,
Sacramento Ca
"I love to listen to the news. I am from Busy KY in Perry
County. I love staying in touch with home." Betsy Schoonover,
Frederick, MD
"I love your web site, keep it up. I lived in Clay County until I
was 16. I have a sister living on Polls Creek." Martha Hensley,
Lexington, IN
"I lived in Perry count from 1993-1999. I work with Appalachian
service project in Chavies. I still have found memories of Perry
County." Bobby Ellard, Campbell, TN
"It was so good to hear news from my adopted Eastern Kentucky home.
I have been away far too long; so it brightened my soul to listen to news,
especially from Harlan. The lights of Vegas don't shine near so bright
if you're not near the people and the area you love the most. So
until I can come home once more, I'm just glad I can listen to the news and
the sounds of home on the internet." Lew Mashburn, Las Vegas, Nevada
"Great station, I listen every day. I grew up listening to WKIC.
Keep up the good work." Carol Maggard, Stanton, KY
"I was completely thrilled to be able to pick up WSGS beginning at
Knoxville, TN, through Lexington, Ky., and on into Huntington, WV. It
made a very long and tiring trip very pleasant. I just wanted to let you
know that your listeners are not only locals but those traveling the
interstates as well. Programming like you are providing is long
overdue." Jack Hadley, Ft. Myers, Florida
"I love listening to news and looking at pics from home and when I was a
kid. Believe me, compared to where I live, Perry County is Heaven.
I miss it allot but my daughter is here and here I will stay. But
no matter what anyone ever says, I think that in Perry County, life is so much
more simpler. Of course there are the same problems as every other place
in America, but it just seems like people from home help each other. I
was a pretty wild kid when I grew up but I don't regret a day of it because I
grew up in what I believe is the closest thing to Heaven on earth. My
only regret is that my daughter can't grow up there and when I get disgusted with
all the hassle of Charleston I just log on to Hazardkentucky.com and remember
the good times. The site is great, don't change a thing."
Timmy Walker, Charleston, WV
"I was looking for news on the internet about Perry County, Ky., and came
across WSGS.com. I have enjoyed it so much. I lived in
Cornettsville, Ky., and went to Viper grade school. I love reading the
news and old news, makes me home sick. Thank you." Connie Wilson,
Homestead, FL
"I love listening to all the news and sports back in a place that helped
define who I am today. I will love Kentucky until the day I die."
Ronnie "Buck" Campbell, Monterey California
"I recently moved from Perry County and this web site is my only hope of
keeping up with what is going on in my home town. I really enjoy this
web site." Bethany (Stocking) Baker, Stanton, KY
"I really enjoy your web site and listening to your radio station.
I would really like to hear more about George Davis, the Singing Miner. Especially
the song, "White Shotgun." I love this radio
station!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Kathy Reynolds, Morehead, KY
"We enjoy your site and station when back in the only place fit to call
home. My wife is a native of Ary and we are moving back in the
summer. Thanks and God bless." Jimmy Spradley, Melrose, FL
"I listen to news on here every day after work. There is no better
place on earth to live than HAZARD KY." Paul Miller, Viper, KY
"I like this website, it is full of information about Perry County today
and years ago. Very interesting." Sherrie Stidham, Chavies, KY
"I like listening to the news on the Internet. It helps me keep
track what's going on and makes me feel right at home. I miss it down
there very much." Joyce Begley, Warsaw, KY
"I just love to hear the news from good o'l Hazard, Perry Co Ky. Thank
you." Everett Hall, Franklin Indiana
"I thought your website was Great! Thanks---keep up the great site!"
Louise in Florida
"I just found your website today and it is really great.
There is so much information about Hazard and other places. I
really enjoyed it and I am so glad I found it." Sandra Dean
Kincannon in Breathitt County
"I have been in Florida since 1959 but Hazard is still home.
Listening to your broadcast is always a 'highlight' to my day. I
still have relatives in Hazard." Helen Holliday Alcorn, St.
Petersburg, FL
"I enjoy listening to the news in Hazard, which is where I grew up.
I miss it very much. Listening in makes me feel right at home!"
Mary Jane Shepherd, Winchester, KY
"I am glad for this Internet, it keeps me up to date of what is going on
there which I miss so much. Please keep up the good work." Mattie
Stacy, Hartford City Indiana
"We love this station because of the variety of music you
play!" Ron Rigsby, Leipers Fork, TN
"Your web site keeps me up to date with what's going on in Hazard while
I'm away." Joseph in Jeffersonville, Indiana
"I just found
it today. I enjoyed it very much and will be visiting often." Bill
Hyden, Wellington, KY
"I really love
your website. My future husband is from Hazard. I love to
know what's going on around there." Jennifer, Louisville, KY
"I thought your
website was Great." Louise in Florida
"I just
discovered your site today and it is awesome!! I was raised in
Wooton, Ky. My parents were Bill and Elberta (Bert) Melton.
We lived by the drive-in in Wooton." Theresa (Melton) Dedman, Fort
Thomas, KY
"Found you
website today, and it was a pleasure to hear news from home. Left
Letcher County in 1965, but return three or four times a year to visit
relatives and friends. You can take the girl out of Kentucky, but you
can't take Kentucky out of the girl." Linda L Green Scoggins, Stafford,
Virginia
"I just
listened to the 10:19 PM (EST) news broadcast on 4 November 2005 about
the UN Human Rights Commissioners visiting Hazard, KY. It was
interesting. Why would they single out Hazard? Eastern
Kentucky is not unique in its poverty. The UN Commissioners could
have come to Atlanta, GA, or upstate New York State and found similar
problems." James Stanhope, Cumming, GA
"It
is so wonderful to be able to listen at what goes on there. My
baby still lives in Dwarf with his family and I worry so much about them
since my daughter in law was in a bad accident. I listen to the
news every day." Karen, Fort Wayne, Indiana
What would my day be
without the news from Hazard? To be so far away and yet be so close as
my computer. What would my Granny think? :) :)
"I love the
Hazard news, it keeps me informed of what's going on in my hometown, whether
I'm skiing in the alps or diving off the coast of Maine!" Jason Harvey,
Lothair, KY
"Very
interesting seeing Hazard in the early years." William Roark,
Avawam, KY
"I
miss Hazard, Ky., so much. Hazard Rules!!!!!!!!" Rachelle
Noble, Indianapolis, IN
"Thanks for
having this service online! Helps me keep up with home. I've been
gone for over 33 years from Hazard, but still feel like it's home!" John
Shepherd, East Liverpool, Oh
"I lived in
Viper for two years...I miss the people, the country, and the
lifestyle. Also - the love of my life lives there." Bill
Waller, Lincoln, NE
"This is a
great website! One I enjoy very much." Will Witt, Wooton, KY
"Your news
broadcast was both informative and insightful. I am planning to move to
southwest Virginia in the next few weeks, and hope that I will be able to pick
up your broadcast from my location. Keep up the good work." Steve, Fort
Worth, TX
"I love to
listen to the news. I am from Lotts Creek. There's no place like
home." Don Mullins, Spring Hill, TN
"I enjoy WSGS
and I appreciate your news." Terry Fletcher, Pikeville, KY
"You all really
do an awesome job. I like to listen to the news and sports." Jody
Neace, Breathitt County
"I love WSGS
they have been a great radio station who has stayed true to country
music....these days a locally owned station is few and far between. they help
the local artist as much as they can..thanks to all of you for your
help." Bernie Faulkner, Hazard, KY
"I have
listened to WKIC all of my life and WSGS as long as I can remember and I
love it." Edward Couch, Hazard, Ky
"I listen everyday
to the news and it's good. I live in Leslie County and I am very proud
of Eastern Kentucky giving when people are in need. Very proud." anonymous
"My mother grew
up in Knott County and she tells me a lot of it. It's really nice down
there. I really like this website! It lets me know about what's
happening in the area." Brandon Jackson, Kendallville, Noble County,
Indiana
"I just wanted
to thank you for the wonderful job you do with broadcasting and
promoting our local athletics. I look forward to going to your web
site on Monday after Friday night's game. Your pictures are
amazing. You do a fabulous job. Keep up the good
work." Vickie Hall, Hazard, KY
"I enjoyed
listening to WKIC in my earlier years. Getting to listen to the local
news from my home town is great. Keep up the good work." AW in
Central Florida
"I like the
website. It helps me keep in touch with the news around the Hazard
area. I grew up in Perry County and went to M.C. Napier my first year
and then went to Perry Central. Keep up the good work." Tommy
Justice, Huntington, WV
"I grew up in
Ary, Kentucky. I have been gone for a few years. My son, Patrick,
lives in Colorado and Aaron lives in Tennessee. The Internet is about
the only news I get from home. Someone might remember me, I worked at
Bells Market for a long time." Sue Lucas, Talbott, Kansas
"Almost an
everyday listener...can't always be around but I try. Keep up the
good work." Donald Johnson, Highway 15 near Chavies, KY
"There's not
a day that goes by that I don't get on here and see what all is going
on. I love this website. There are so many more interesting things
on WSGS than on any other site. Please don't ever close this down.
I really love it a lot. Thank you for your time." Sherri Lynn Dyer,
Knott County
"Hello to all
who are reading this site. I wanted to let you know that WSGS is one of
the best websites to get on I mean if ya want to know about sports, news or
just want to look around or check out the Trading Post, this is the best
website to go to. I bet I don't go through a day without listening to
the Trading Post or getting on the Internet to look at all the neat things
this website has to offer. So keep up the good work and thanks."
James Farler, Chavies Kentucky
"I like it."
Nell Tackett, Bulan, KY
"This web
site is great. It's nice to be able to just log on and get the latest
news from home." David Eversole, Glasgow, KY
"You
have a graphic on your website that says 100,000 watts goes a long
way. It's true. I was able to pick you up early this morning
around Circleville, OH....just a few miles from 101.1 in Columbus,
Ohio!" Matt Bruning, WTVN, Columbus, OH
"Played
Bluegrass Music on WKIC AM Station in the late forties and early
fifties. Sponsored by the Dow Drug Store and Blue Flash Refrigeration
Co. Also played at Pikeville along this time. Had the Singing
Miner with us from time to time. We had a Fiddle Player with us by the
name of Bobby Summers. I believe that Ernest J. Sparkman, formerly know
as String Sparkman, was there about this time. I went on to retire from
the United States Air Force with 22 plus years, and worked for the Federal
Government for another 22 Years at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton Oh. I am
now 76 years old and continuing to play a little Blue Grass Music. I
love my roots, and have a special place in my heart for WKIC. Keep it on
the Air for another fifty years. I visit Hazard quite often and talk
with some of the Home folks." Dennis Mullins, Fairborn, Ohio
"Hello WSGS,
My name is Lynda Combs Gipson and I just wanted to say thanks for having this
News Broadcast on the Internet. Faron's voice is a pleasure to listen
to, he speaks clear and strong. I have a lot of interest in Hazard and
Perry County. I care about its people and this will help me keep in
touch. I'll be in Hazard the weekend of Aug 5th & 6th for the Combs
Reunion. Please visit my Perry County website." Lynda Combs Gipson,
Frankfort, KY http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyperry3/perrycokystuffpage.html
"My name is
Chris Hurt, formerly of Hazard, my father is Mike Hurt and my mother is
Shelia Hurt both of Hazard. I am currently living in the Pleasure
Ridge Park area of Louisville Kentucky. I just wanted let you know
that I really love to listen to the news on WSGS.com. Stuart Shane's
voice is a comfort that reminds me of home and is something I never gave
much thought about until just now. I don't know how many times me and
my Dad and Jimmy Farmer listened to the news on the way home from doing a
roofing job somewhere out of town and now when I hear Stuart Shane's voice I
realize that I kinda grew up listening to him tell everyone what was going
on in Perry County. Keep it up guys. Thanks for letting me feel
at home wherever I am. Now if you can figure out a way to send some of my
mamma's chicken and dumplins' in streaming real time we all would be
alright." Chris Hurt, Louisville, KY
"Wanted
to commend you guys on the great job you do every day. Not a day hardly
goes by that I've not got the radio on WSGS. My brother, Tony Turner,
also thought very highly of the staff and management at the station.
BTW, those Tony Turner fans who are interested, the book I have written on his
life has been published and is now available." Tracy Turner,
Harlan, KY http://www.lulu.com/content/131086
"I
live in the Lexington area now and I visit the WSGS web site every day.
It is my link to the only place that will ever be home for me, Hazard."
Henry Lee, Lexington, KY
"Well,
its just like being 'Home'. I left Eastern Kentucky 26 years ago but I
continue to come back once or twice a year. I will always love the
mountains and the people who live there. I listened to WKIC when I lived
there and I remember Jay Lasslo's voice. What a wonderful honor to give
to him." Paulette Smallwood, Memphis, TN
"Very
informative, I really enjoy listening to what is going on in my
hometown." Dana Begley Engle, Whitesburg, Georgia
"It
is amazing when I tune into WSGS in Perry County, I feel like I'm sitting on
the front porch on Montgomery Creek with Mommy & Poppy (now deceased) in
Knott County, James & Odessa (Everage) Godsey. I also miss my brother
Big Moe (Larry) terribly." Bernie H. Godsey, Dayton, Ohio
"I
enjoy listening to the news from my old hometown, I left Hazard in 1998.
When I get homesick, I tune in to WSGS and it makes me feel better. Keep
up the good work. Thank you for having such a good web site that keeps
people like me informed about what is happening in their hometown. Thank
You." Lois Napolillo, Atlanta, Georgia
"I
love this radio station and especially Faron and Bob in the morning, also the
Bluegrass programs from Big D." Genople Mills, London, KY
"I love WSGS
and have listened my whole life. I'm 28 years old." Michael
Barnes, Busy, KY
"I was raised
at Hardburly in Perry county. I love staying in touch with home by
checking in on your website. Keep up the good work." Sam
Clay, Deerfield, Michigan
"Moved away
from Letcher County in 1987. Sure love hearing news from back
home. This helps us to feel connected to our home town. You all
keep up the good work. May God Bless your work." L. Roberts,
Lexington, North Carolina
"Just a note to
tell you that I really enjoy listening to the programs you air after 9:00 P.M.
each night. You play songs that other radio stations don't especially
duets and lots of older songs and artist I have never heard before. Also
the instrumental songs are fantastic and I would like to know who plays some
of the ones that are acoustic and who are some of the male and female duets
are? Thanks to one of the best radio stations in AMERICA!"
Ronnie Hall
"It is good to
see a web-site close to home. I'm from Floyd County, Melvin to be
exact. It is good to keep up with home. I still have family there
and it is nice to see that they are safe. Thanks for the web-site."
Melanie Snyder, Lenoir, North Carolina
"I was born in
Corbin some fifty-nine years ago and I still can't get Kentucky out of my
blood. Thanks for the news from home". Wayne Shelton in Arizona
"You all do a
great job!" Louie Jones, Springfield, KY
"Well I think
it gives us a lot more access to hearing about our daily news and what is
happening around us. I think it is great to have WSGS on the
Internet." Mary Lewis, Jeff, KY
"Enjoy news
from home, Letcher County." Jim Stallard, Mooresburg, TN
"I like
it." Nell Tackett, Bulan, KY
"Listened to
WSGS all the time when I lived in Knott County. Knew Trish when she
worked in Hindman, Ky. Our son-in-law, John McIntyre did the News, Free
Market and Ballgames for WSGS before moving to Lexington. He still does
the Sweet Sixteen Tournament for WSGS. I remember listening to the
Singing Miner when I was growing up in Knott County." Wilma Thomas,
Columbia, KY
"WSGS News on
the Internet is great. We used to live around Hazard so this will enable
us to hear news from there. Keep up the good work." Dorothy DeLong
in Georgia
"You
guys are great." Joe Napier, Hazard, KY
"It's good to
have news over the Internet." Gail Sizemore, Breathitt County
"WSGS is the
best Country Music station in any area that I have been in. If I lived
in Hazard, Hyden or the Refro Valley part of the state I would be tempted to
take the knobs off the radio and throw them away. To add even more
greatness to 101.1, they broadcast Paul Harvey News." Lawrence
Eckler, Sr., Wilson, NY
"My dear radio friends, I listen to your radio
station. It is the best radio station I have listened to. It is
better than any of the local radio stations I have ever heard. I really
like it. Keep up the good work your friend." Larry Lawrence,
Winchester, KY
"I
love East KY News. This is the best website in the world for people that
move away. Thanks for letting me keep in touch with everything back
home." John Neace, Circleville, OH
"I
enjoy listening to the news on WSGS. Keep up the good work. Thank
you."E.Hall, Indianapolis, IN
"I
love being able to keep up with the news on your website, almost like being
home again. Thank you for the memories." Sam Clay, Deerfield,
Michigan
"Just
finished catching up on all the news from the Hazard area via the
internet. Now I can sleep well tonight." Ted in Washington DC
"Being from (Rowdy, Ky) I was surprised and pleased to
find the Radio station on the internet. Thanks Guys, I can now keep up
to whats going on there. My mother and father still live there, and so
do all my (how do you say it up there?) Kin folks HA! See ya."
Cloyd M Brock, Salem, Al
"I don't know how I found my way to this site, but it is
great. I have listened to all the news stories, read the message
boards. I think I will be back tomorrow for more news!" Suzanne
Solis, Sharpsburg, KY
"I enjoy checking the news each day. Thanks for
having it on the net for people to check." Hazel in Ricetown, KY
"I love you program It's my way of keeping up with things in Perry
County and the people I know. I have listened to WKIC since I was a
little girl and I'm over the hill now. Keep up the good work."
Carol Maggard, Stanton, KY
"I love the news broadcast on the net my family is from Hazard so I get
to listen to all you news broadcast and it makes me feel a little closer to
home." Julia Deaton, Maryland
"It was great to listen to hometown news. A big I love
you to all my family." Bernie and Lucy Godsey, Dayton, Ohio
"I left Perry County about 10 years ago. I have
some family left there and some friends. My boys are grown up now and
have a family of their own. This web site is the only way I have of
knowing what is going on. THANKS A LOT." Sue Lucas,
Morristown, TN
"I think you all do a very fine job and I listen to you
all everyday. I love the Gospel music and Bluegrass. Keep up the
good work." Debbie Hall, Prestonsburg, KY
"Great to hear from Hazard." John Noble,
Crossville, TN
Enjoy this website, keep up the good work. I am from the Right Fork of Masons Creek, Viper. I
left Viper in 1964. Gross Butler,
Martinsville, VA
"I am a born and raised a Kentucky girl....moved away
many years ago...but still am drawn back to my roots...am very proud of my
heritage. I was born and raised in Knott County. You can take the
woman out of Knott County....but you cant take Knott County out of the woman.
I listen to your station every day...love it.....keep up the good work."
Ethel in Sellersburg, IN
"Hello, I was very happy to hear news from home. I
had not heard it before." Magdlene Phillips, Tampa, FL
"Enjoy your news items. Just found your site and
will certainly visit it each day. I was born and raised in Letcher
County." Darlene Pettibone, Lexington, KY
"I am from Hazard, Ky. I graduated from Perry Central
and moved here 3 years ago. I love to hear from back home...it's a nice
place. My family still lives in big Willard. You might know them, Curtis
and Mildred Morris. I got married and moved away from home. My
husband wanted to go where the jobs are. We have a 16 month old daughter...she's
adorable. I love to hear what goes on back home. You might know my
sisters, they graduated from M.C.Napier, Elizabeth and Joanne Morris. Elizabeth
is a Smith. She's married with two girls. Hi to everyone of my
friends back home." Juanita Cornett, Florence, KY
"I just found your website. I like it very
much. Being from the south, I like to get news from the south. I
have lived in Ohio for 35 years but still like to know what goes on down
south. Thanks." Fran Harman, Cleveland, OH
"Enjoy the radio programming and I keep the radio on all
day. I'm glad you have this on the net. Keep up this means of communication."
Bill in Watts, KY
"I think your ideas are very good. I hope you get a lot of good
articles and recordings. A friend of mine in Hazard sent this website to
me. Good luck." John Eary, Ashland, KY
"Thanks...This web site has kept me updated on all the
basketball scores from home. Good luck to Knott County Central
Girls." Lera Feltner, Bowling Green, KY
"Been a while since I have thanked you at WSGS for the
Internet East Kentucky News. I visit WSGS daily and it is so awesome to
sit here in Spartanburg at my computer and span the distance to Hazard while
listening to the news. Thanks everybody at WSGS." Ida Lee Hansel, Spartanburg, SC
"Great!" Mavis Johnson, Somerset, KY
"Thanks!!" Robin Roll Rouse, Elizabethtown, KY
"I
love it. I never expected this." Bruce Jewell, Ajax
"Greetings from an interloper. I have no connection with eastern
Kentucky. No family, never been there. But for some reason, the
area piques my interest, and so here I am. Hey, the accents on these
newscasts aren't that much different from the Delmarva ones I grew up
around." Fizz, Sussex County, Delaware
"I
found this site some time ago. I think this is great. We have one
similar in Norton, Virginia. That is where I am from. There is a
web site here that I would like you to publish there. It is www.huntingnet.com.
This site is the best." Jerry Freeman, in Illinois www.jff12854@aol.com
"Today on Main Street I heard about
Tuesday's robbery at the Whitaker Bank - via a Hazard native that is living in
New York City! Do you get that?? He heard about it in NYC through
this web site - called his sister in Hazard - and then she told me the news
that I had not yet heard. That is just another of one of the hundreds of
stories that you can hear about how people use and love this web site! I
just thought you ought to know." A.J. Hall, Hazard, KY
"Your website is awesome. I think having Mr. Hall attending
the area events has added finesse and long overdue coverage to our
area. Keep up the great work!" Donna Lynne
Smith
"Thanks for keeping me updated on everything that goes on back
home." John Whitaker, Seattle, Washington
"Point blank.... the best radio station I have ever listen to.
Thanks! Keep up the great work." Tom Fraley, East Point,
KY
"I was born and raised at Roxana, Ky in 1945, been away from
Letcher County for 44 years. Letcher County will always be home
in my heart. It is nice to hear the voices on the Internet now.
I read that some educated dumbbell wants to try to change the accents
of our young children from Appalachian. I admire people who are
educated. Now this person may be educated but is dumb as a box
of rocks. Children should be left to have their own accent."
Rose Ballar Durham, Harrison, Ohio
"As former Pastor of Town Mountain Baptist I enjoy the
Articles and the News that I read here. I want to encourage you
to keep up the good work. I want to also encourage Rev. John
Pray and Rev. Page Patterson and all of the Ministers and
Pastors to 'Keep on keeping on.' God bless and keep all of you
is my prayer." Rev. John B. Nurse, MetroLouisvilleKentuckiana
"I love your site." Alonzo Feltner, Bowling Green, KY
"Love it. I am from Breathitt County - Clayhole Area and have been
living up north for many years now. It Is a wonderful experience to hear
any an all news from back home. Please keep up the good work.
Would love to hear the Trading Post sometimes. Thank you very
much." Dave Smith, Antioch IL.
"Always good to get on line and find out Hazard's
news. I have been a police officer since 1999 and graduated the
Indiana law enforcement academy in 2000." Michael Luttrell,
Seymour, IN
"Way to go WSGS...listening to you here in Arizona. I'm originally
from Hazard so its awesome to hear you guys on the internet. 10 stars
from me. Way to go." Rosie Streit, Page, Arizona
"Oh...love my home town news. I live in Venus Florida and I am from
Knott County." Thelma Sullivan.
"I listen to you when I get a chance and I got you bookmark so that I can
go straight to it.. I miss being in Hazard and this is a way to keep
up. Its great that all us that leave Hazard can catch up like
this...Keep it up." Sheila Moore, Somerset, KY
"It is very good hearing the voices of the south
and I am truly sorry that the south has all the problems that the city
has but I am happy to hear news because it is just wonderful hearing
things from back home. Thank you for being truthful and unlike the
city who covers things over. Thank you for being so
honest." Zelma Alcalde-V (Earls), Detroit Michigan
"Real Neat! Enjoyed hearing it. Keep it
up." Setys Combs-Kelly, Springfield, OH
"Wow! I have been looking around on this site and have to say it is
a wonderful to have a webpage such as this. Not only does it have
pictures, but message boards to capture the history with such
descriptiveness. I am very pleased with this site not only for
communicational purposes, but it is here for anyone interested in the past
influences of this city." Billie Jean Smith, Hazard, KY
I am in the KYNG, with the 206th Engineer Bn,
where I am the Command Sergeant Major. We are in northern Kuwait,
in support of Operation Iraq Freedom. I was in the Regular Army
for three years and Ky National Guard for 25+ years. I was born and
raised in the Hazard area. I graduated from MC Napier in 1975 and now
live in Leslie County, I work full time as a Federal Mine Safety and
Health Inspector, (MSHA) on Morton Blvd. I like all the country
music you guys play and the news. I would like to say hello to all
my friends at home and would like to hear from them. My email
address is, fred.fugate@campny.kuwait.army.mil
or kyminuteman@yahoo.com
Freddie N Fugate, Kuwait
"Was checking my wife's family history with folks from the Pineville and
Cubage area and came across your website. As an former broadcast
engineer working with AM and FM stations, I was impressed with the quality of
your internet audio and I must say of your newscaster who sounded like network
material. I have visited your city several times in the past, and will
return again. Keep up the good work." Dan, Adrian, Michigan
"It is great to be able to tune in to the radio station from my
hometown. I have very fond memories of Hazard, Ky. I always
enjoyed listening to the singing miner on the radio." Mary Lou Roberts,
Caryville, TN
"Happy New Year to my hometown radio station that keeps me posted
on what's happening in Hazard and Perry County. Have been an
avid listener and continue to be. I am still awed by being able
to listen to ballgames, news, and just what's happening in and around
Hazard. Be blessed this coming year." Ida Lee Hansel,
Spartanburg, SC
"Love this site. It's great."
Betty Johnson, Chavies, KY
"I enjoy being able to listen to Hazard news on the internet. I
never recorded any of your broadcasts but in 1947-48 I listened to WKIC on my
crystal radio I made from a kit I ordered from Popular Mechanics
magazine. I lived across the street from the tower in Walkertown so it
came in very clear." Jack (Don) Gross, Madison, AL
"I love hearing news from back home. It makes me a
little less home sick when I can keep up with what's going on in the
town I'm from. Keep it up you are doing a great job!"
Tommy Centers, Shelbyville, Indiana
"Its nice to be able to come on here and see bits
and pieces of my past!" Venus Hollins, Eglin AFB, Florida
"My wife is from Hazard. We love to travel
there still on my Harley. There's nothing like the sound of a Harley
rumbling deep down in the hollars. She's always on this site,
makes her feel a little @ home. Thanks for the site & keep up
the good work." Danny & Kathy, Alexandria, KY
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