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Hatfields & McCoys, Revisited: Part 6 – Examining Justice in the “Lawless” Tug Valley

Many fables posing as “Feud history” begin with a few basic premises. Chief among these is the claim that the Tug Valley in the 1870’s-‘80’s was a lawless place. But court records for Pike and Logan Counties refute this contention entirely.

From the Farm: For the Wild World

The challenges facing the monarchs and the wild bees bring illumination and duty to protect what we put in peril.

Pretty Local, Pretty Easy

Kurt gives the highlights of his September hikes.

A Visit to Santa’s Land

Having Lunch with Dolly Parton

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Pictured from left to right: Randolph "Ole Ran'l" McCoy, Johnse Hatfield, Roseanna McCoy and Capt. William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield.

Hatfields & McCoys, Revisited: Part 6 – Examining Justice in the “Lawless” Tug Valley

Many fables posing as “Feud history” begin with a few basic premises. Chief among these is the claim that the Tug Valley in the 1870’s-‘80’s was a lawless place. But court records for Pike and Logan Counties refute this contention entirely.
Solitary wild bees like this bumblebee nectaring on Torch Tithonia (Mexican sunflower) provide essential pollinating services to wild and garden plants.

From the Farm: For the Wild World

The challenges facing the monarchs and the wild bees bring illumination and duty to protect what we put in peril.

Pretty Local, Pretty Easy

Kurt gives the highlights of his September hikes.

A Visit to Santa’s Land

Having Lunch with Dolly Parton

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