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: […]
Local Obituaries-Wednesday December 3, 2025
Shirley Gibson Shirley Gibson, age 77, passed away on Sunday November 30, 2025 at the Whitesburg ARH. She is survived by 2 Daughters: Lisa Gibson of Jeremiah and Melanie Mullins of […]
U.S. Marshals Now Involved in Search for Wise County Football Coach
The U.S. Marshals have joined the search for missing Union High School head football coach Travis Turner who disappeared from his home November 20 just days before Virginia State Police […]
Missing Perry County Man Found Dead
Sad news as a missing 78-year-old Perry County man reported missing last week has been found dead. Perry County Emergency Management announced that Dan McVay of Browns Fork was found […]