Articles by Fletcher Long

About Fletcher Long
Two-time winner of Kentucky Press Association awards for excellence in writing and reporting news stories while Managing Editor of the Jackson (KY) Times-Voice

Chances the Bulldogs ever suffer through another year as perplexing as 2023? Not likely, with Gavin Johnson in the lineup- @Gjohnson1418 @coach_chandler @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @840WHAS

March 18, 2024 Fletcher Long 0

Football is just different in the Appalachia Mountains. First of all, football is the primary sport in that part of Kentucky and doesn’t pay “second fiddle” to basketball. They also routinely produce Gavin Johnson types who are ready to contribute early in their careers. Enjoy this feature about one of Kentucky’s better ’27 prospects. Friday Night Fletch.

Brooks Kerwin at LCA is our @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Year @BrooksKerwin55 @Oakley_Watkins @CoachDCharles @1776Bank @840WHAS @KyHighFootball

March 13, 2024 Fletcher Long 0

Brooks Kerwin is the total package. He is 6’3,” 275-pounds with a 4.33 GPA and a 26 on his ACT. Kerwin is a can’t miss prospect and has started every game for the previous two years in a pass-heavy offense without allowing a single sack. He is relentless, polished, athletic, and our Mingua Beef Jerky Protein-packed Performer. Enjoy this feature and and don’t forget to #SavorTheFlavor of the country’s very finest beef jerky products. Friday Night Fletch.

Breaking News Story: CCHS brings back Greg Abren; Atchley continues commitment to adding former Colonels to staff @ColonelFootball @CoachAtchley @ThinLizzy_ @840WHAS @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @Christian_Co270

March 12, 2024 Fletcher Long 0

Coach Atchley continues to add to his staff at Christian County as the two area high schools march toward consolidation. The new Colonel head man appears bent on bring back on staff coaches from the not too distant past who remember what a championship caliber program resembles. Getting back Greg Abren goes a way towards bring back the program’s swag. Friday Night Fletch.

The rich get richer… @CroweDereon @OCath_Football @SrHighFootball @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @840WHAS

March 12, 2024 Fletcher Long 2

When last we heard, Catholic was going to have the Devil of a time holding on to its Mr. Football candidate at QB, Brady Atwell. It appears Owensboro Catholic has weathered the storm there. Truthfully, they did a little better than just weather that storm. They have added some big-time 2nd level talent from nearby Owensboro Senior High, Dereon Crowe. Enjoy the feature. Friday Night Fletch.

Zach Jordan using his length and great feet to create outside running lanes and protect his QB… @ZachJordan2026 @BgBadBoyz @PurplesFootball @KyHighFootball @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @840WHAS

March 9, 2024 Fletcher Long 0

Zach Jordan is among the most impressive OL in Kentucky in the ’26 graduating class. He has a long, thin frame which can easily add bulk without impacting his movement. He played all year along a front which facilitated one of Kentucky’s premier offensive attacks. This guy has a championship ring on his finger right now. Who knows what the future holds? Friday Night Fletch.

Jamarion Gardner is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week @RVKFootball @Coach_MikeB @minguabeefjerky @840WHAS

March 8, 2024 Fletcher Long 0

Russellville is a program we are accustomed to watching thrive. It wasn’t too many years ago the Panthers were taking Pikeville to the wire in the 1A title game on Kroger Field on the campus of UK. The Panthers limped through a tough season but showed some promise as young players filled spots one usually see filled by young guys. Bodes well for the future. Enjoy this feature and don’t forget to get by your local Independence Bank and discover why and how our people, financial products, and services have started a revolution in the Kentucky banking industry. Friday Night Fletch.