Letcher County Schools May Hire Second SRO
The Letcher County School District could be bringing on a second School Resource Officer this month. Letcher County Sheriff Billy Jones was previously the SRO and when he became Sheriff […]
Perry County Man Arrested at Littcarr on Drug Charges
A Perry County man is facing drug and gun charges following an arrest last month. Kentucky State Police say they were called to a home in Littcarr about a stranger […]
Gov. Beshear to Speak at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will be speaking at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland this month and is also expected to meet with business leaders in Spain, using both opportunities […]
#10 Cats Take Care of Brown in Final Game Before SEC Play Begins
On Tuesday afternoon in Rupp Arena, the No. 10 Wildcats used a dominating second half to cruise past the Brown Bears 88-54. Four Wildcats finished in double-figures, led by 14 […]
Local Obituaries-Wednesday January 1, 2025
Mary Combs Banks Mary Combs Banks, age 91, of Littcarr, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Whitesburg ARH. She is survived by 1 daughter: Patricia Gwen Williams; 1 […]
Letcher County’s Angie Hatton Appointed to Leadership Role with National Organization
Kentucky Public Service Commission Chair Angie Hatton has been appointed to serve as the Co-Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Clean Coal and Carbon Management for the National Association of […]
Southern Water and Sewer Asking for Rate Increase in Floyd County
The Southern Water and Sewer District is once again asking for a rate increase for Floyd County. In September the Kentucky Public Service Commission said no to a request from […]
A Few New State Laws Take Effect Today
Some new state laws take effect today. Qualified patients can now apply for a medical cannabis card which requires a written certification from an authorized doctor. But even though licensed […]