COMING UP: Kentucky coal miners in financial turmoil block the tracks of a coal train during their fourth day of protest, demanding back pay from their bankrupted former employer Blackjewel, once the sixth largest coal company in the U.S. -- more tonight, 6 p.m. ET | CBS Evening News

Coal-mining families in Kentucky lost their jobs almost overnight. But they’re not giving up. Here’s how they built a new way of life. | Freethink

Old Coal Town Left Devastated By Flooding In Appalachia: Seco, Kentucky Seco was once part of the South East Coal Co. in Letcher County, Kentucky and dates back to 1915. Like so many old coal towns, Seco has struggled in recent years due to population drop and economic struggles but flooding has really made things so much more difficult for these folks. In this video, we take a look at one of the best company stores still standing and a vital piece of Appalachian coal history. | Real Appalachia