Local Obituaries-Thursday December 18, 2025
Melinda Newman Melinda Newman, age 59, of Eolia, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington. She is survived by her husband: Anthony Newman; 3 […]
Court Hearing Scheduled Today for Former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines
Former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines has a court hearing today in Letcher County. Stines is charged with murder in the shooting death of Letcher District Judge Kevin Mullins in […]
Whitesburg Man Arrested for Terroristic Threatening Against Local Doctor
A Whitesburg man is facing charges for allegedly threatening to kill a local doctor. Richard Devin Wyatt is charged with terroristic threatening for allegedly threatening to kill or seriously injure […]
Three Men in Perry & Breathitt Counties Face Federal Drug Charges
Federal charges have been levied against three men accused of trafficking fentanyl in Perry and Breathitt Counties. A federal grand jury returned indictments against Earl Hall, Joshua Hall and Jared […]
Jenkins to Host Cavalier Christmas Classic Monday and Tuesday December 22 and 23
Jenkins will host the Cavalier Christmas Classic with two days full of Freshmen, JV and varsity boys & girls basketball this Monday and Tuesday December 22 and 23. Teams playing […]
LCC Girls Lose at Martin County, Jenkins Girls Win at Jackson City
The Letcher County Central Lady Cougars lost to Martin County 65-57 in Inez last night. Up next, the LCC girls will play in the Cavalier Christmas Classic at Jenkins this […]
Local Obituaries-Wednesday December 17, 2025
James “Ray” Sloce James “Ray” Sloce, age 77, of Wise, VA, passed away on Sunday December 14th, 2025 at his residence. He is survived by his wife: Kathy Miles Sloce; […]
Upcoming Letcher County Central and Jenkins Boys/Girls Basketball Games
Up next, the Letcher Central Lady Cougars begin play in the Cavalier Christmas Classic at Jenkins this Monday at 7:30pm when they take on Betsy Layne. The 3-2 Letcher Central […]
Leslie County Football Re-Hires Eddie Melton as Head Coach
Leslie County High School Athletic Director Mark Collett confirms that Eddie Melton has been rehired as the Eagles Head Football Coach. Melton had resigned from his head coaching duties in […]
Five Cases of Whooping Cough This Year in Floyd County
There have been five reported cases of whooping cough in Floyd County this year. The Floyd County Health Department issued a notice Monday about a recent confirmedcase of pertussis which […]