Pikeville Man Pleads Guilty to Rape Charges Involving Children

A Pikeville man will be going to jail after pleading guilty to rape charges involving two kids. Jeremy Jewell was arrested in February following an investigation into the incident that […]
New Director Chosen For Challenger Learning Center in Hazard

There’s a new leader at the Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky in Hazard. The Center says Alivia Sturgill has been chosen as the new Center director, taking over for Tom […]
Jenkins Boys Beat Belfry to Improve to 3-0

The Jenkins boy played at Belfry last night and beat the Pirates 71-64 to remain unbeaten at 3-0. The Jenkins girls and boys will next play a doubleheader at Hurley […]
#5 Cats Start Hot, Hold Off Colgate for Another Win

The #5 Kentucky Wildcats improved to 9-1 after holding off Colgate to get the win last night at Rupp Arena, 78-67. Kentucky jumped out 17-0 before Colgate closed it to […]
LCC Cougars at Wolfe Game Cancelled; LCC Girls Play at Shelby Valley Tonight

The 1-3 Letcher County Central Cougar boy’s game with Wolfe County in Campton last night was cancelled due to weather. The 2-1 LCC Lady Cougars are back in action tonight […]
Local Obituaries-Thursday December 12, 2024

Jay Cameron Frazier Jay Cameron Frazier, age 36, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday December 7th at his residence in West Virginia. He is survived by his children: […]
USDA Provides Letcher County Water Grants Totaling Near $10 Million

From WYMT: City of Fleming-Neon and Letcher County Water & Sewer are receiving $9.6 million in infrastructure grants. The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director Dr. Tom […]
UK Kicker Named SEC Special Teams Player of the Year

Kentucky kicker Alex Raynor has been selected as the SEC Special Teams Player of the Year by the league’s coaches. He is one of three finalists for the Lou Groza […]
Special Judge and Circuit Clerk Appointed to Oversee Former Sheriff Mickey Stines Trial

A special judge and circuit court clerk have been appointed to oversee the trial of former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines who is charged with murder in the shooting death […]
Settlement Conference Set in Lawsuit Against Former Sheriff Mickey Stines

A settlement conference has been set in the lawsuit brought against former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines by two women who were sexually assaulted by former Letcher County Deputy Ben […]