Local Obituaries-Wednesday September 17, 2025

Stewart Whitaker Stewart Whitaker, age 93, of Blackey, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard. He is survived by his […]
Prestonsburg High School Student Arrested for Making Threat

A Prestonsburg High School student has been arrested for making a threat that drew alarge police presence and put the school on lockdown Tuesday. Prestonsburg Police say an official told […]
School System Seeking Applicants for Open Seat on Letcher County Board of Education

There is still time to apply if you are interested in an open seat on the Letcher CountyBoard of Education. Applications must be submitted by this Friday September 19. Whoever […]
Federal Program Helping House Prisoners in Pike County

A program to house federal prisoners in local jails is reportedly helping to keep the PikeCounty Detention Center afloat. County Jailer Brian Morris tells the Appalachian News Express about a […]
Invest 606 Increasing Reach to Help Local Small Businesses

More local small businesses are getting a leg up from an Appalachian businessinitiative. Invest 606 has expanded its reach, having grown since it started in 2019. The Director of Impact […]