Georgetown Beats Kentucky in Cats Last Exhibition Game

The Kentucky basketball team fell flat against the Georgetown Hoyas last night in the final exhibition game of the preseason, losing 84-70. Otega Oweh led the Cats with 17 points, […]
LCC Cougar Football Regular Season Finale and Senior Night vs Belfry Tonight

The 6-3 Letcher County Central Football Cougars wrap up the regular season tonight at home against the 8-1 Belfry Pirates. It’s also LCC football senior night with Kickoff this evening […]
Local Groups Working to Alleviate Food Need Due to Government Shutdown

Several groups, agencies and citizens are stepping up to help with the pending suspension of SNAP benefits starting tomorrow if the federal government shutdown does not end tonight. As we […]
Local Obituaries-Friday October 31, 2025

Marlene Adams Marlene Adams, age 79, of Ermine passed away Wednesday October 29, 2025, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time for Marlene Adams and […]
Jeremiah Man Arrested in Theft of Musical Instruments

A Letcher County man is facing charges in connection with the theft of thousands ofdollars worth of musical instruments and gear from a local store. Letcher County Sheriff Billy Jones […]
KSP Arrests Pike County Man on Sexual Charges Involving Children

Kentucky State Police have arrested a Pike County man on multiple counts related tosexual exploitation of children. KSP says Charles Michael Hopkins was arrested Tuesday following an undercover Internet Crimes […]
Letcher County Trick or Treat and Safe Night Information

Letcher County’s official Trick or Treat time for Friday is from 5pm-8pm. If you are looking for something a little more controlled, Whitesburg is having a SafeNight along Main Street […]
Local Obituaries-Thursday October 30, 2025

Tony D. Lawson Tony D. Lawson, age 64, of Rocky Face, Georgia, formerly of Whitesburg has passed away. He is survived by one son, Greg Caudill of Whitesburg, and two grandchildren. […]
Local Organizations Looking for Ways to Help with Projected Loss of SNAP Benefits

Some local organizations are getting ready to help in the event that the federalgovernment shutdown leads to the loss of SNAP food benefits. Hemphill Community Center is hosting a meeting […]
Local Obituaries-Wednesday October 29, 2025

Tony D. Lawson Tony D. Lawson, age 64, of Rocky Face, Georgia, formerly of Whitesburg has passed away. He is survived by one son, Greg Caudill of Whitesburg, and two grandchildren. […]