Local Obituaries – Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Margie Branham Margie Branham, age 95, of McRoberts, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the Letcher Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by 2 sons: Jack Branham Jr. of […]
New Sign Marks Kentucky’s Tallest Bridge on US 460 in Pike County
A new sign is going up along U.S. Highway 460 in Pike County, highlighting a major milestone for Kentucky drivers. The sign marks Kentucky’s tallest bridge, standing an impressive 324 […]
Local Obituaries – Monday, March 9, 2026
Peggy Jo Ratliff Childers Peggy Jo Ratliff Childers, age 93, of Whitesburg, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at her residence. She is survived by two daughters: Donna Jo […]
Judge Will Remain on Case in Trial of Former Sheriff Mickey Stines
The judge presiding over the murder trial of former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines is staying put on the case. Stines is accused of shooting and killing Judge Kevin Mullins […]
KSP Investigating After Girl Hit by Dirt Bike in Fleming-Neon
Kentucky State Police are investigating after a 14-year-old girl was hit by a dirt bike being ridden on a road on Fleming-Neon. It happened on February 28 on KY 343 […]
Two Additional Arrests Made in Perry County Murder Investigation
Two more people have been arrested in connection with what the Perry County Sheriff is calling a murder last week at an apartment complex on Darfork Road. Danny Blue Asher […]
Letcher County Hosting Free Waste Tire Collection March 19–21
As you start to think about spring cleaning, Letcher County is having a waste tire collection event this month. The County is offering free tire amnesty Thursday, Friday and Saturday […]
LCC Lady Cougars Win 14th Region Title, Advance to Sweet 16
Saturday night at the Morton Combs Athletic Complex, the Letcher County Central Lady Cougars were crowned the 2026 girls basketball 14th Region champions. In a game that was a battle […]
Powell County and Hazard Advance to 14th Region Title Game
The boys 14th region basketball tournament championship game is set for Monday night at 7:00pm at the Woods Coliseum in Jackson at Breathitt County High School. It will be the […]
Cats Fall to Florida, Head to SEC Tournament as No. 9 Seed
Otega Oweh scored 28 points but Kentucky could not overcome a slow start on Senior Day and the Cats lost to No. 5 Florida 84-77 on Saturday at Rupp Arena. […]