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What is the STA Challenge? – 2026
A quick look at the history of the STA Hiker Challenge as we prepare to start a new hike in 2026.
Jackson’s Most Dialed Number
It was the most dialed number in Jackson and had been for almost six decades when the service ended. Learn about the hottest call in Jackson from 1962 to 2019.
Fire Destroys Riverside Dorm
A fast-moving fire destroyed the boys’ dorm and the home of Doran Hosteler on the campus of Riverside. The community and organizations played a crucial role in the recovery. Discover one of the many challenges that Riverside Christian School faced and overcame.
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Welcome to my bookhiker blog. Through the years, my trail name “BookHiker” has been shortened to “Bookie” by those who hike with me. I hope you will come along with me on my journeys either in person or through this blog.
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Bookie on the Trail 
Thank you for helping us today with the search of the Neace Family from Lost Creek. When we get home, we can’t wait to share what you had given us. The article is what really shocked us. To read about his family in print was not something we would ever expected. We will keep in touch with hopefully more answers about the family.
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My father in law (Reid Gross) grew up in Breathitt county and left to go to the Army to fight in WW2. He was in the 707 Tank Battalion in Germany. His story is worth telling.
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