Local Obituaries – Wednesday, April 8, 2026

James Earl “Red Sod” Boggs James Earl “Red Sod” Boggs, age 82 of Millstone, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 at the Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in […]
LCC, Jenkins Softball Teams Pick Up Wins Monday Night

The Letcher County Central Lady Cougars softball won at Hazard 5-4 Monday night in an exciting 14th Region matchup. The LCC girls were down 4-3 in the top of the […]
LCC Boys Volleyball Defeats Buckhorn

The Letcher County Central Boys Volleyball team picked up their 4th win of the season with a 3-0 victory over Buckhorn at home Monday night. The Cougar boys volleyball will […]
Reds Beat Marlins in Opening Night of Series

Elly De La Cruz doubled and singled, Tyler Stephenson homered and four Cincinnati pitchers combined for a shutout as the Reds beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Monday night in […]
KSP Searching for Missing Knott County Man

Kentucky State Police are asking your help in finding a missing Knott County man. Sean Risner was last seen Saturday in the Big Branch area wearing a gray Nike sweatshirt […]
Floyd County Man Arrested After Alleged Assault on Mother

A Floyd County man has been arrested for assault in an alleged attack on his mother. Deputies and EMT’s who responded found the woman with what were reported as serious […]
Pikeville Medical Center Honored by Kentucky Hospital Association for Patient Safety Efforts

Pikeville Medical Center has gotten some laurels from the Kentucky Hospital Association. The KHA held their annual Quality Awards last month to highlight innovative programs and positive outcomes in improving […]
One Defendant Pleads Guilty in Federal Case Tied to Pikeville Pain Clinic

One of two people facing federal charges connected to former Pikeville pain clinic Kentucky Mountain Health has pleaded guilty. The US Attorney’s Office says Bryce Layne May of Ashville, N.C., […]
Phelps Woman Wanted on Nine Warrants Arrested by State Police

A Phelps woman wanted on nine warrants for drug charges has been captured. Kentucky State Police say Shirley McClanahan was spotted by troopers at a convenience store at Phelps. They […]
Brush Fire in Knox County 90% Contained, Arson Suspected

A huge brush fire still burning in Knox County was said to be the result of arson. Knox County Emergency Management says evidence shows the fire that started Saturday night […]