Jenkins Approves Plan to Convert Former Country Club Into Hotel
As Whitesburg officials continue the long-awaited renovation of the Daniel Boone Hotel, another abandoned Letcher County building could be converted into a hotel. The Jenkins City Council has reportedly approved […]
KSP: Suspect Charged After Attempt to Burn Hindman Home
An arrest has been made after someone allegedly tried to burn down a house in Hindman. Kentucky State Police say the victim called them and claimed her cousin, Jacob Seals, […]
Pike County Man Sentenced to Prison for Threatening Judge-Executive
A Pike County man will be going to prison for at least four years for threatening a public official. Ronald Ferguson Jr of Elkhorn City pleaded guilty in December to […]
Pikeville First Responders Save Man After Car Goes Into River
Pikeville firefighters and EMT’s did a water rescue Tuesday after a car drove into the Levisa Fork through a field behind the Food City Gas and Go. WYMT reports witnesses […]
Hazard, Johnson Central Fall in Sweet 16; Quarterfinals Set for Friday
The boys Sweet 16 State Tournament continued Thursday at Rupp Arena with four more opening round games including two more mountain teams in action. The Hazard Bulldogs fought hard but […]
LCC Lady Cougars Fall in Opener; Jenkins Softball Sweeps Doubleheader
The Letcher County Central Lady Cougars softball team lost to Eastside VA 12-3 last night at home in the 2026 season opener. The Lady Cougars will now face defending 15th […]
Local Obituaries – Friday, March 20, 2026
Marty Dean Collins Marty Dean Collins, age 62, of Isom, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at his residence. He is survived by his wife: Mary Janet Collins; 1 daughter: […]
Local Obituaries – Thursday, March 19, 2026
Robert Bruce Blair Robert Bruce Blair, age 95, of Jeremiah, passed away on Tuesday March 17, 2026 at the Whitesburg ARH. He is survived by 2 sons: Timothy Wayne Blair […]
Boys Sweet 16 State Tournament Underway at Rupp Arena
The boys Sweet 16 State Tournament got underway Wednesday at Rupp Arena with four opening round games. 13th Region champion North Laurel knocked off Warren Central 52-38 in the second […]
Local Obituaries – Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Edgar Charles “Buddy” Grubb Edgar Charles “Buddy” Grubb, age 84, of Payne Gap, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the Pikeville Medical Center. He is survived by his […]