To each his own pronunciation.
I heard the story of the Prescott namesake, a family from Britian wanted the pronunciation be differentiated from British English, to help separate from England, so he promoted the kit sound, which is a short vowel i.
Seems to me that Prescott pronounced with the ...
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- Sun Feb 01, 2026 8:45 am
- Forum: is it Pres'cott' or Pres'kitt'
- Topic: Pres'cott' is for me
- Replies: 0
- Views: 14
- Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:50 am
- Forum: Prescott Blog
- Topic: Television history in Prescott
- Replies: 0
- Views: 41
Television history in Prescott
Over the air broadcasts (OTA) have been in Prescott since the late fifties. Starting with Chanels 3, 10 and 12 from a booster transmitter on Mt Francis. Prescott homes needed rooftop antennas to get the Phoenix stations from the booster.
Well, that is true today. Put an antenna on your roof ...
Well, that is true today. Put an antenna on your roof ...
- Wed Jan 28, 2026 5:19 pm
- Forum: Prescott Blog
- Topic: I asked AI: what is Prescott AZ about
- Replies: 1
- Views: 41
I asked AI: what is Prescott AZ about
I posed this question to AI; "what is Prescott AZ about"
Any thoughts about Microsoft's Pilot AI response :
Prescott has a way of feeling bigger than its size — a mix of Old West grit, mountain‑town charm, and a community that’s fiercely proud of its identity. A quick, clear picture of what ...
Any thoughts about Microsoft's Pilot AI response :
Prescott has a way of feeling bigger than its size — a mix of Old West grit, mountain‑town charm, and a community that’s fiercely proud of its identity. A quick, clear picture of what ...
- Wed Jan 28, 2026 4:05 pm
- Forum: Prescott Blog
- Topic: Billy Jack
- Replies: 1
- Views: 40
Billy Jack
Billy Jack was an unexpected hit in the theaters. Marketed as an action film, the story focuses on the plight of Native Americans during the civil rights era. It attained a cult following among younger audiences due to its youth-oriented, anti-authority message and the then-novel martial arts fight ...
- Tue Jan 27, 2026 3:52 pm
- Forum: Prescott Blog
- Topic: I-17 Flex lanes
- Replies: 0
- Views: 10
I-17 Flex lanes
I love the new Flex Lanes on I-17. Now just need additional lanes north from Sunset point. Have you used them?
- Tue Jan 27, 2026 8:56 am
- Forum: The Constitution
- Topic: This is the Time for Moral Clarity
- Replies: 0
- Views: 28
This is the Time for Moral Clarity
Moral Clarity is to the ability to discern right from wrong and to act according to ethical principles, often emphasizing a clear understanding of moral values in various contexts.
Now is the time to discern right from wrong and to keep this Democracy alive!
This is a basic question, is America ...
Now is the time to discern right from wrong and to keep this Democracy alive!
This is a basic question, is America ...
- Sat Jan 24, 2026 2:25 pm
- Forum: Prescott Blog
- Topic: Airbnb Invasion
- Replies: 0
- Views: 61
Airbnb Invasion
Have you been affected by a "short term rental" in or near Prescott? I was a homeowner a few years ago living near 'Falcons Nest', and our neighbor's house sold to a new owner, then 6 months later it became a STR. Then our lives changed. We sold and moved about a year later. Then the buyer of our ...
- Fri Jan 23, 2026 2:31 pm
- Forum: Prescott Blog
- Topic: What is going on?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 63
What is going on?
NEW CONSTRUCTION is happening at Pine Ridge Marketplace, (Gateway Mall). At the south side, at the food courts, next to the exterior pickleball courts is a new 4 story apartment building under construction. The project was called Gateway Apartments a few years ago. It has a new owner and ...
- Fri Jan 23, 2026 1:55 pm
- Forum: Prescott Blog
- Topic: Rant and Rave - Courier Style
- Replies: 1
- Views: 74
Rant and Rave - Courier Style
I love to read the Courier Rants and Raves - but hate when people post lies and misinformation.
- Wed Jan 21, 2026 11:43 am
- Forum: Prescott Blog
- Topic: Courthouse Square
- Replies: 2
- Views: 80
Courthouse Square
Are you excited for the 2 new hotels surrounding the Square?