Knuckleheads Barbershop to Host Second Annual Back-to-School Bash Lavenna Stambaugh The Ashland Beacon Knuckleheads Barbershop will host its second annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Flatwoods City Park. The free community event will feature activities for children, free backpacks filled with school supplies for every student in attendance, and a fun afternoon designed to help families prepare for the upcoming school year. O

New Markers Celebrate Stories of Courage, Freedom, and History Across the Tri-State Region Sasha Bush The Ashland Beacon By preserving the past, the Appalachian Freedom Heritage Tourism Initiative is inviting visitors to walk the paths of those who fought for freedom. History came alive across the Tri-State Region yesterday as community leaders, historians, and residents gathered in Boyd County, Kentucky, to dedicate two new historical markers honoring the courage, de

Determination Drives Deerfield to the Collegiate Level Pamela Hall The Ashland Beacon Most high school athletes dream of having the opportunity to continue playing their sport at the collegiate level. For this year's Rose Hill Christian School graduate, Lakin Deerfield, that dream has become a reality. Deerfield, an accomplished tennis player, has committed to play for Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, where she will begin both her academic and athletic career this