Former Sheriff Mickey Stines Attorney’s Plan to Present Insanity Defense

Attorneys for former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines are reportedly preparing to present a defense of insanity in his murder case for the shooting death of Letcher County District Judge […]
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Now Available at the Letcher County Rec Center

A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is now open in the Letcher County Recreation Center. If you were affected by the recent storms, you can get help from agencies including FEMA, […]
New Letcher County Fish and Game Club Schedules Kickoff Meeting

Some folks in Letcher County are starting a Fish and Game Club and they are looking for others who are interested in making it happen. The Letcher County Fish & […]
Local Obituaries-Wednesday March 5, 2025

Robert Ray Hatfield Robert Ray Hatfield, age 33, of Cromona, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at his residence. He is survived by his parents: Bobby Ray Hatfield of […]
Jenkins Cavaliers Open Against Powell County in 14th Region Tournament Wednesday

The boys 14th Region Tournament is set and begins tomorrow, on Wednesday at the Morton Combs Athletic Complex at Knott County Central. Game one Wednesday at 6:00pm will be Breathitt […]
The LCC Lady Cougars Advance to the Girls Region Semifinals with Win Over Estill County

The girls 14th Region Tournament got underway last night at Memorial Gym in Hazard. In game one, the Letcher County Central Lady Cougars got the opening round win over Estill […]
Reds Beat the Brewers in Cactus League Spring Training

In spring training play on Monday, the Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 last night in Arizona. The 6-3 Reds will splay split squad games today. At 3:10pm eastern, they […]
Another Person from Floyd County Added to State Death Toll from Flooding

Another person from Floyd County has apparently died as a result of the recent severe flooding. Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement on social media Monday. No name was released. […]
Free Flood Clean Up Offered by Church Group from North Carolina

There is some free flood clean-up help being offered by a church group from North Carolina. The Letcher County Judge Executive has posted on their social media about the North […]
Governor Beshear Says Disaster Unemployment Assistance is Available for Flood Victims

Governor Andy Beshear has announced that the state will accept applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance if you are out of work as a direct result of the severe storms and […]