Southeast TV

05/08/2025

Congrats Class of 2025!

12/06/2024

Here’s a throwback to the early 2000s, featuring former Professor of Appalachian Studies, Robert Gipe, giving a tour of the Appalachian Archives in the Godbey Appalachian Center on our Cumberland Campus.

We still house these incredible items, along with many more collections we’ve acquired over the years. If you’d like to explore our archives at Southeast, contact Alexia Ault at (606) 589-3129.

Preserving Appalachian history, one story at a time.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C0_ttTwBIU

12/05/2024

Step back in time to a truly unique celebration: a Christmas dinner hosted underground in the mines of Benham, Kentucky. Led by Lonnie Buchanan, head foreman, this extraordinary event took place around 1973 at International Harvester Mine #10-A. Miners from first and second shifts gathered together to celebrate the season.

The party featured:

Lonnie Buchanan – Foreman
Aaron Creech – Shuttle Car Driver
Elmer McNally – Shuttle Car Driver
Clydale Raines – Maintenance
Clyde Towles – Cutting Machine Operator
Bob Washington – Coal Drill Operator
Paul Davidson – Supply
Charles Tinsley – Supply
Eugene Fields – Belt

The supply men played a special role by cutting a pine tree outside and delivering it underground, decorating it with painted water dummies, pop cans, and icicles. Miners brought their lunchboxes and exchanged Christmas gifts, and food was shared to create a festive atmosphere.

Captured on Super 8 film and converted to VHS, this rare footage provides a glimpse into the camaraderie and creativity of the miners. Mine #10-A was located on First Street in Benham, Kentucky, at the top of the hill to the left of the graveyard.

This account comes from Willie Harrison, who also worked in this mine.

If you have any visual histories like this that you would like digitized or put on our YouTube or access channel, please contact SETV at (606) 589-3198.

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Update: Lonnie Buchanan, the head foreman of one of the mines in Benham, hosted a Christmas dinner underground in the mines. Eugene Fields, Aaron Creech, Red...

12/01/2024

Fiddleheads & Higher Ground in Harlan is an original production that premiered on October 1, 2020, during the Swappin' Meetin' at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College. The project features performances by Jonathan Daniels, Lindsay Fields, Sheridan Lanette, Kylie Royce, Kathryn Handzlik, and William Major.

This production reflects the creative work of its cast and crew, and the views expressed are solely those of the individuals involved, not necessarily those of Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College or SETV.

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Fiddleheads & Higher Ground in Harlan Original ProductionPremiere: October 1, 2020 for Swappin' Meetin' at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical CollegeCa...

11/30/2024

This video was made in the early 2000's and gives a history from when the University of Kentucky created a junior college in Harlan County until Southeast became a part of KCTCS. People interviewed are Dr. Ed Godbey, Dr. Bruce Ayers, Jo Cadle, and James B. Goode. It shows how the Appalachian Center was developed and how we started our campuses in Middlesboro and Whitesburg. This is a wonderful comprehensive history of our community college!

The views and opinions expressed in this material are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or positions of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College or SETV.

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This video was made in the early 2000's and gives a history from when the University of Kentucky created a junior college in Harlan County until Southeast be...

11/29/2024

Coal, Steel, Machines, and Men: The Benham Story is a documentary produced by Appalshop and Southeast Community College, directed by James B. Goode, the first professor of Appalachian Studies at Southeast. This film explores the history of Benham, Kentucky, a coal company town, delving into its industrial heritage and the lives of the people who built its legacy.

The views and opinions expressed in this material are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or positions of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College or SETV.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qPh1xiSxu0

Coal, Steel, Machines, and Men: The Benham Story is a documentary produced by Appalshop and Southeast Community College, directed by James B. Goode, the firs...

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Southeast and SETV!

Wishing our students, faculty, staff, and community a joyful and relaxing holiday! May your Thanksgiving be full of good food, great company, and plenty of reasons to be thankful.

Enjoy the break, and we’ll see you soon!

11/27/2024

Here is an older documentary about the city of Lynch, Kentucky and how it was built by US Steele. Check it out!

The views and opinions expressed in this material are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or positions of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College or SETV.

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Here is an older documentary about the city of Lynch, Kentucky and how it was built by US Steele. Check it out!

11/26/2024

In 2003, Professor Carlton Hughes hosted the annual Miss Southeast pageant on the Cumberland Campus in the Godbey black box theatre. Contestants included Southeast students at the time and some classic music and entertainment from staff and faculty. Can you guess who some of these folks are? Check out this throwback!

The views and opinions expressed in this material are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or positions of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College or SETV.

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In 2003, Professor Carlton Hughes hosted the annual Miss Southeast pageant on the Cumberland Campus in the Godbey black box theatre. Contestants included Sou...

11/25/2024

In the late 90's and early 2000's former Professor of Theatre, Michael Corriston, directed many renditions of the Jacktales that were performed on the Cumberland Campus in the Godbey black box theatre.

We don't know a lot about this specific production. If you know who was in this or when it was produced, please let us know!

The views and opinions expressed in this material are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or positions of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College or SETV.

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In the late 90's and early 2000's former Professor of Theatre, Michael Corriston, directed many renditions of the Jacktales that were performed on the Cumber...

11/24/2024

For this holiday season join us in watching a blast from the past in our SETV archives!

In early December 2000, former Professor of Theatre Michael Corriston and Robyn's Dance Academy held the Fifth Annual Production of The Nutcracker. Over 77 children from all over Harlan County performed in this production. Enjoy this blast from the past! We hope you see loved ones who might have performed in this production in the Godbey black box theatre on the Cumberland Campus of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVEqSpDFu3U

The views and opinions expressed in this material are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or positions of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College or SETV.

In early December 2000, former Professor of Theatre Michael Corriston and Robyn's Dance Academy held the Fifth Annual Production of The Nutcracker. Over 77 c...