Knott County Wreck Involves KSP Cruiser

A woman and child are recovering from a Tuesday evening crash on KY-80 in Hindman that involved a Kentucky State Police patrol car. KSP says their preliminary investigation indicates the […]
Whitesburg and Jenkins Receive State Flood Recovery Money

Letcher County has recently gotten an infusion of cash from the state related to flood recovery. The Mountain Eagle reports the City of Whitesburg is getting $450,000 from the State […]
Grand Jury to Hear Murder Charges Against Floyd County Man

A Floyd County grand jury will hear a case in which a man is suspected of murdering a woman. Joshua Gayheart was arrested in relation to the death of Sarah […]
Letcher County Toys for Tots Event Scheduled for December 12

There is a Letcher County Toys for Tots Christmas Giveaway next Friday December 12 during and after the Whitesburg Christmas Parade. It runs from 6pm-9pm at the Letcher County Recreation […]
Kentucky Faces #11 Gonzaga on Friday in Nashville

The now 5-3, Kentucky Wildcats returns to action this Friday, facing #11 Gonzaga at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m with pregame at 5:30pm here on […]
Letcher County Central & Jenkins Basketball Schedule Update

The Letcher County Central Cougars boys will play Raceland this Saturday in the Boyd County Roundball Classic with tipoff at 2:00pm. The Letcher County Central Lady Cougars will continue play […]
UK Women Beat Miami in ACC/SEC Challenge

Tonie Morgan scored 20 points as the No. 17 Kentucky women used a big second half to win at Miami (Fla.) 64-48 on last night in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Clara […]
Local Obituaries-Thursday December 4, 2025

Jimmie Ray Bailey Jimmie Ray Bailey, age 71, of Danville, passed away Monday, December 2, 2025, at his residence. He is survived by 1 son: Joel Ryan Bailey; 2 brothers: […]