Rockfall Stabilization Project to Begin on Pikeville Bypass April 20
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says a major rockfall stabilization project is set to begin later this month along the Pikeville Bypass. Work is scheduled to start Monday, April 20th, following […]
Stines Again Seeks Judge’s Removal in Mullins Murder Trial
Former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines is trying again to get a different judge for his murder trial. Stines is charged with murder for the September 2024 shooting death of […]
Perry County Man in UTV Death Case Now Faces Federal Sex Charges
A Vicco man facing murder in the drunk driving UTV crash death of a teenage girl in February is now facing federal sex crime charges for his relationship with the […]
Fleming-Neon Sewer Repairs Delayed as Pump Project Heads Back Out for Bids
Fleming-Neon will try again to find a contractor to replace more than 350 sewage grinder pumps damaged in the July 2022 flood. The work will be paid for with a […]
Jenkins Cavaliers Name Danny Bates to Lead Boys Basketball Program
Jenkins Independent Schools announced yesterday the hiring of Danny Bates as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach for the Jenkins Cavaliers! Coach Bates is a coaching veteran and takes over […]
Lady Cougars Roll in Myrtle Beach, Jenkins Improves to 4-1 with Shutout Victory
The Letcher County Central Lady Cougars softball team is continuing to play games all this week in the Cal Ripken Experience at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In yesterday morning’s game […]
LCC Baseball At Pike County Central Thursday; Hosting Harlan Friday
The Letcher County Central Cougars baseball team plays at Pike County Central this evening, Thursday, at 6:00pm. LCC baseball will take on Harlan Independent at home Friday evening with first […]
Reds Fall to Pittsburgh on Wednesday
Oneil Cruz had a three-run homer, his third in two games, Paul Skenes allowed one run in five innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 on Wednesday […]
Local Obituaries – Thursday, April 2, 2026
William Douglas Blair William Douglas Blair, age 55, of Jeremiah, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at the Highlands Regional ARH Medical Center in Prestonsburg. He is survived by 1 […]