Community Gospel Sing at the Old Schoolhouse Tonight

Canada, KY · June 28, 2026

Sunday morning quiet is settling over the valley, though the clouds suggest we might be trading sunshine for some much-needed rain by midday.

📰 The Lead

The Blackberry Creek Stream Restoration Project is entering its final phase this week, a move local officials say will significantly improve drainage and reduce erosion along the banks. For residents who have watched the heavy machinery navigate the narrow creek beds over the last month, the sight of new riprap and stabilized slopes is a welcome change. This initiative isn't just about aesthetics; it’s a critical part of the county’s long-term flood mitigation strategy for the Tug Valley watershed. By reinforcing the natural curves of the creek, the project helps manage high-water events that frequently impact local access roads. Starting tomorrow, crews will begin seeding the disturbed areas with native grasses and wildflowers to prevent runoff. This marks the end of the heavy construction phase, with only minor equipment transport expected through the corridor.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • KY-199 Shoulder Reinforcement Wraps Up — Maintenance crews are finishing stabilization work near the post office to prevent further pavement crumbling along the route.

  • Belfry Alumni Picnic Planning Meeting — Organizers are gathering this evening to finalize the menu and music for next month’s valley-wide reunion.

⛈️ Today's Outlook

  • High 82°F · Low 71°F — Thunderstorms (59% chance of precipitation)
    • Keep an umbrella handy for those afternoon downpours during your Sunday travels.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Williamson: Sunday Farmers Market Brunch — Downtown Gazebo, 11:00 AM Fresh local eggs and seasonal produce available just a short drive across the river.

  • Pikeville: Sunday Matinee — The Historic Liberty Theatre, 2:00 PM A classic film screening offers a perfect way to stay dry during the afternoon storms.

  • Belfry: Youth Softball Practice — Community Park, 4:00 PM Weather permitting, the local league holds its final June drills on the main diamond.

  • Community Gospel Sing — Old Schoolhouse Building, 6:00 PM Local voices gathering for traditional hymns and fellowship to close out the weekend.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Blackberry Creek General Store
    • For decades, this spot has been the unofficial headquarters for morning coffee and local news. Originally built to serve the surrounding coal camps, the store’s creaky wooden floors and narrow aisles hold the history of a thousand neighborly conversations.

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