Letcher County’s Long Term Planning and Recovery To Hold Meeting March 7

You are invited to a meeting about Letcher County’s Long-Term Planning and Recovery. You can learn about current plans in the works and provide ideas for the future of Letcher […]
State Senate Resolution Looks at HCTC Becoming Four-Year University

The possibility of Hazard Community and Technical College becoming a four-year university is now the subject of a state senate joint resolution. HCTC President Dr. Jennifer Lindon tells WYMT if […]
Two CSX Workers Hurt When Train Hits Tree

Some members of a CSX train crew have reportedly been hurt after the train they were on hit a large tree limb in Prestonsburg. A CSX spokesman tells Mountain Top […]
Wise County Man Sentenced on Federal Gun & Drug Charges

A Wise County man is facing at least 20 years in prison and possibly more after being convicted on federal drug and gun charges. Rodney Picket of Coeburn was convicted […]
53rd District Basketball Tournament Begins Tonight

The boys and girls 53rd District Tournament will be held this week at Knott County Central. The Girls tournament begins tonight Monday Feb 26 with 2 games. At 6:00pm this […]
Kentucky Dominates Alabama at Rupp Arena Saturday

No. 17 Kentucky rolled past No. 13 Alabama by 22 points Saturday night in Rupp Arena, winning 117-95z Freshman Justin Edwards had a breakthrough game and led the Cats in […]
Reds Win First Two Games of Cactus League Spring Training

The Cincinnati Reds opened spring training Cactus League play on Saturday, shutting out the Cleveland Guardians 4-0 in game one. They also won, beating San Francisco 9-4 on Sunday. The 2-0 […]
Letcher Central Senior Peyton Dixon Named KABC 14th Region Player of the Year

Congratulations to Letcher County Central basketball senior Peyton Dixon. He was named the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches or KABC, boys 14th Region Player of the Year and is a […]
Kentucky Football Announces Blue-White Game

Kentucky football officially has a date locked in for the Blue-White spring game in 2024. It will be Saturday, April 13. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm eastern at Kroger Field. […]
Local Obituaries-Monday February 26, 2024

Wanda Faye Begley Wanda Faye Begley, age 75, of Campbranch, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Whitesburg ARH. She is survived by her husbands Ray Begley; 3 children: […]