Local Obituaries-Friday January 2, 2026

Thomas John Gilbert Thomas John Gilbert, age 48, of Blackey, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Whitesburg ARH. He is survived by his father: Tommy Lynn Gilbert of […]
Mickey Stines Defense Team Asks Murder Trial Judge to Recuse Himself

The defense attorneys for former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines have asked the judge in his murder trial to recuse himself because they think he was too friendly with the […]
City of Hazard Suspends Restaurant Tax

The City of Hazard’s 3% restaurant tax is over for now. On Tuesday, the Hazard City Commission unanimously voted to temporarily suspend the tax which was implemented January 1, 2025. […]
UK Women Upset #5 LSU to Begin SEC Play

Tonie Morgan hit a three-pointer with less than a second to play as No. 11 Kentucky upset fifth-ranked LSU 80-78 on Thursday night inside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in […]
LCC Girls Play Breathitt Tonight, LCC Boys Play Breathitt Saturday Night, Both Games on The Bulldog

The Letcher County Central boys and girls basketball teams are back home from the Florida holiday tournaments and ready to play more games. The 8-6 LCC Lady Cougar girls return […]