The Cougars Allow 6 Runs in the 7th to Drop Season Opener against Breathitt County

On a beautiful day, the Letcher County Central Cougar baseball team and new coach Matthew Rigsby opened the season against Breathitt County and suffered a heartbreaking loss to begin the […]
Eastside VA Scores Late to Beat Letcher County Central

The Letcher County Lady Cougars took on Eastside VA out of Wise County at home last night. Eastside scored 5 runs in the top of the 7th to break open […]
Reds End 5 Game Spring Training Losing Streak with Win Over the Angels

The Cincinnati Reds 5 game losing streak in Cactus League spring training came to an end with a 1-0 win over the LA Angels. The Reds are off today and […]
Senator Rand Paul’s Team Visits Flood Impacted Areas of Eastern Kentucky

US Senator Rand Paul’s team has paid a visit to the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at Hazard Community and Technical College. Paul’s Director of Constituent Service Angela Pace and State […]
Delays Expected for Road Work Near Alice Lloyd College

Expect long traffic delays along KY 899 near Alice Lloyd College in Knott County. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has started a drilling operation near mile point 5.15 bythe school. Work […]
Thickett Branch Road Closure Starting Today

There is a road closure in Letcher County for the next few days. Thickett Branch will be closed tomorrow (Thursday), Friday and Monday from 8am-3pm. Thickett Branch will only be […]
Pike County Man Publishes First Novel

A Pike County man has published his first ever novel. Dorton native Stephen J. Wallace has written a suspense thriller called “Hazardous Lies” which is based on his real-life experience […]
Local Obituaries-Wednesday March 19, 2025

Henry Ray McFall Jr. Henry Ray McFall, Jr., age 54, of Cowan, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at the Whitesburg ARH. He is survived by his wife: Jewell Maggard […]