Former Sheriff Mickey Stines Attorney Files Motion for Psychiatric Evalution
A legal motion has been filed by attorneys for the Commonwealth that will likely lead to former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines undergoing a psychiatric evaluation. Stines is accused of […]
Former Letcher Fire Chief Indicted by Grand Jury
A former Letcher Volunteer Fire Department chief has reportedly been indicted by a grand jury for abuse of public trust for allegedly stealing from the department. The Mountain Eagle reports […]
DOGE to Close Six Kentucky Federal Mine Safety Offices
Six federal mine safety offices in Kentucky are set to be closed as part of the cost cutting measures of the federal Department of Government Efficiency. Officials say nationwide, the […]
Letcher County Conservation Office Grass Seed Giveaway March 19
The Letcher County Conservation District office will have a free grass seed giveaway on Wednesday March 19th starting at 9:00am. The grass seed types are classic lawn or a pasture […]
Girls Sweet 16 Begins Today at Rupp Arena, Knott Central Plays at 1:30pm
The 14th Region champion Knott County Central Lady Patriots will open play today in the Girls Sweet 16 State Tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Knott Central will face Taylor […]
LCC Baseball/Softball Season Preview Show Tonight at 6:00pm on 103.9 The Bulldog
Letcher County Central boys baseball and girls fast pitch softball begins their season this coming Monday, March 17th. Both teams open at home. Monday at 5:30pm at Cougar Field, first […]
SEC Tournament Begins Today in Nashville, Kentucky Plays Thursday Night
The men’s SEC Tournament begins today at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville with 4 opening round games. At 1:00pm South Carolina will play Arkansas followed by Texas taking on Vanderbilt. At […]
Lawrence County Wins Boys 15th Region Title, Joins Breathitt County and North Laurel at State
Breathitt County, North Laurel and Lawrence County will represent the mountains in the Boys Sweet 16 State Tournament that will be played March 26-29 also at Rupp Arena in Lexington. […]
Appalachia Rising Flood Relief Telethon Raises Much Need Monetary Donations
More than $210,000 has been raised so far for flood relief from last night’s Appalachia Rising Above Flood Relief Concert Telethon at the Mountain Arts Center. The event was sponsored […]
Residents with Flood Damaged Culverts and Bridges Need to Register with FEMA
Letcher County Emergency Management reminds you that if you received damage to a culvert or bridge in the February flood, you need to register with FEMA as soon as possible. […]