The 1920s, with its jazz bands, flappers, bootleggers and marathon dances, was also a time of economic prosperity across the country, including in the Ashland area. Many steel, brick, shoe and apparel companies were thriving in the region, and a horse racetrack in nearby Raceland and Camden Park just upriver in West Virginia provided entertainment. Streets were either paved or bricked during the “roaring” decade, and the population of Ashland nearly doubled.
Ever wanted to get away to somewhere new but not sure where? How do you decide? Thow a dart at a map and see where it lands? Go to the airport and buy a ticket on the next departing flight? Those are possible methods, sure, but if you’re a little more discriminating, and also on a budget, a better way might be to research the most economical flights during your upcoming travel window.
The first thing you notice when you walk into Pappy’s Cookin’ in Flatwoods, Kentucky, is the tremendous warmth you feel. But that warmth doesn’t just come from the kitchen. It radiates from every inch of the place — from the friendly welcome to the generous portions of comfort food on the plates.
Many of us grow up having a hero. For Cheryl Spriggs, it started with one and has grown to include thousands. Her father served in the army during World War II. She grew up hearing his stories of the sacrifice and bravery of those with whom he served.
